Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees

Marshall's Charity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall's Charity based in London is seeking a Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees. This role involves leadership in finance, compliance, and office administration within a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate senior financial experience and hold a professional accountancy qualification.

You will make a lasting impact on the Charity, contributing to its aims and operations. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential. Applications are due by 9 August 2026, with roles starting in mid-January 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate senior financial experience including accounting, cash management, and liaison with contractors.
• 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 in the professional or charitable sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all matters of finance, compliance, regulatory and risk management.
• Play a pivotal role in office administration systems.

Skills

Senior financial experience including accounting

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Administrative, IT and organisational skills

Experience of corporate and fiscal governance

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

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 www.marshalls.org.uk/

Ideal Candidate

• 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: www.maryleboneexecutivesearch.com/jobs

For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on 07958 984161 or Kevin Everett on 07771783265

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