Opportunity to lead the development of a small but vital York charity in its 25th year
About OCAY
OCAY is a niche charity founded in 2001 offering people over 50 in the York area, advocacy
and practical support to access services and benefits. Our dedicated, knowledgeable and
compassionate volunteers and staff provide prompt, personalised one-to-one support.
Here at OCAY we are very proud of what we do
• 520 people supported in the last year
• Provide assistance with benefits, finance, health, complaints and more
• Help people to navigate bureaucracy, financial hardship and communication barriers
• Empower individuals to have their voices heard and access the right information
Our current director is taking the next step in her career and we are commencing the search
for a new director. The role is full-time at 37 hours per week (also open to part-time at 30
hours minimum). This is a hybrid role with home working and an expectation of at least 2-3
days a week in our office at the Priory Street Centre, York.
Why join OCAY?
• Financially sustainable charity with funding secured until 2029 and exciting funded
projects and partnerships in the pipeline
• Highly regarded organisation with an active and visible local presence
• Established relationships with partners, funders and the public sector
• A talented, ambitious team
• Committed to building on our income generation strategy and service development
Main responsibilities
• Be at the heart of the charity’s strategic development over the next 3 years, driving
exciting initiatives and growth.
• Lead and co-ordinate all aspects of OCAY’s services, ensuring a high quality of
provision for its clients and maintaining a continuous improvement focus.
• Develop and broaden excellent relationships and work collaboratively with
volunteers, funders, partners and Trustees.
• Build and maintain a sustainable financial basis for OCAY’s future development.
• Take the lead in writing and submitting fund raising bids and submissions.
• Managing a small but highly effective staff team while recruiting, expanding and
supporting local volunteers to deliver personalised one-to-one support.
Location: 15 Prioriy Street The Priory Street Centre York YO1 6ET | Organisation: Older Citizens Advocacy York (OCAY)
Salary: £40,000 | Job type: Part time | Hours: 37 hours per week F/T (minimum 30 hours p.w. P/T)
Benefits:
The full-time salary range is £40,000 to £45,000 for 37 hours per week. New starters will normally start on the minimum of the scale. Salaries are reviewed annually to ensure market competitiveness but there is no expectation that the rates will increase each year.
This is a hybrid role with home working and an expectation of at least 2-3 days a week in our office at the Priory Street Centre, York.
There will be opportunities for learning and personal development throughout your time with OCAY.
Pension
Closing date: 30-01-2026
How to apply:
Please email your CV along with a supporting statement about how you meet the essential person spec to:
• OCAY Chair of Trustees Gillian Caldicott Gillian.caldicott65@live.co.uk
• Current Charity Director Amy Faulkner-Gadd amy@ocay.org.uk
We welcome informal conversations about the role, so please get in touch.
Deadline is Friday 30 January 2026.
Web link: Click here
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