Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees

The College of Matrons

The Old Laundry, 42A The Close,
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EL

Chief Executive and Clerk to the Trustees

Salary: £50,000 per annum for 35 hours per week

Location Salisbury/Hybrid

The College of Matrons is a registered almshouse charity, which was established in 1683. It is located in the Salisbury Cathedral Close.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience and understanding of the problems/needs of the elderly, health and social services,
• A working knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
• Demonstrable financial literacy
• Experience of change management
• Evidence of effective team management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a good eye for detail

We are seeking to appoint to this position a person who:

• Has the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Can demonstrate empathy towards the elderly.
• Has a positive "can do" attitude.
• Is non-judgmental and supportive.
• Understands confidentiality.
• Is practical.

How to Apply To apply please download further details of the position from

Apply online by submitting your CV along with a personal statement addressing the person specification.

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

Closing date for applications: 16 April 2026

Long List interviews: 20 - 24 April 2026

Final Panel Interviews

& Candidate visits: 27 April 2026

To find out more visit:

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. References and DBS check will be conducted on the successful applicant.