Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees

Marshall's Charity

Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees

£90,000 per annum + benefits Marshall's Charity, 66 Newcomen Street, London SE1 1YT

The Charity was formed in 1631 on the death of John Marshall, a baker in Southwark. In his Will, after making provision for his family and friends, he left the balance of his modest estate to trustees to be used for various charitable purposes. The Charity is funded solely from this endowment and carries out its charitable purposes principally by awarding grants for the Marshall's Educational Foundation, the restoration and repair of parsonages and Anglican churches and as Patrons to Christchurch, Southwark.

The post holder will be a key part of a small, dedicated and friendly team and play a pivotal role in the organisation by leading on all matters of finance, compliance, regulatory and risk management and office administration systems. In doing so you will be making a tangible and long-lasting contribution to the Charity

The ideal candidate will:

• demonstrate senior financial experience including accounting, cash management, liaison with contractors, relevant law

• hold a professional accountancy qualification

• possess excellent oral and written communication skills

• demonstrate proven administrative, IT and organisational skills

• have experience of corporate and fiscal governance gained within the professional, charitable or wider not-for-profit sectors

• be supportive of the Charity's aims and sympathetic to the cause of the Church of England

• have a positive "can do" attitude

Whatever your professional background, unquestionable commitment, honesty, integrity and energy, along with an eye for detail, are essential. Candidates should be within easy reach to the offices near London Bridge. If you share our commitment and interest and have the skills, motivation and experience to join us we would be keen to hear from you.

How to Apply

Download further details of the position from our website:

For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on or Kevin Everett on

Apply online with a full Curriculum Vitae detailing your skills, qualifications and experience together with a two-page covering letter outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: 9 August 2026

Long List interviews: 14 August - 10 September 2026

Short List interviews: w/c 21 September 2026

Candidate Visits and Final Panel Interviews: w/c 28 September 2026

Start Date: mid-January 2027