Job Description

Salary
334,893 - 341,050 (dependent on experience)
Vehicle
A vehicle will be made available to carry out your duties
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Additional information
37 hours per week
Location description
This is a homebased role with regular travel
Interview date
To be confirmed
Closing Date
11-05-2025
Reference
19470
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Internal vacancy
The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only seeking applications from current RNLI employees and volunteers at this time. If this position is not filled internally it may be re-advertised openly. #LI-DNI
About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. Were looking for a Coastal Lifeboat Trainer to join our Coastal Lifeboat Trainer team. The Lifesaving Training team supports the RNLI through ensuring our lifeboat crews and lifeguards are ready to help save lives, we train our crews and lifeguards to high levels of medical care which relies on exceptional training being delivered.
Some of the benefits

• Salary 334,893 - 341,050 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance

Your role
As a Coastal Lifeboat Trainer you will be fully involved with helping our crews to achieve and maintain the exacting standards required by the RNLI's competence framework for operational activities both afloat and ashore.
Under the direction of the Coastal Training Lead, you will be involved in a wide range of activities, from helping new crew members to develop their skills, training crew and conducing pass outs in line with our Operational Competence Framework through to helping senior crew members prepare for command roles. Your role will also involve ensuring crew are fully prepared for one of our many residential courses at the RNLI College. Combined with this, you will also be involved in a programme of formal assessments at lifeboat stations to confirm training standards are being achieved and maintained.
You will have proven experience as a practical Coastal Lifeboat Trainer with maritime experience. The role requires a lot of travelling so you will require a full drivers licence including the towing endorsement, this role will also give you the opportunity for development.
Covering stations across the south east region, with some travel expected, dependant on the regions requirements.
Computer literacy is essential, as is the ability to work well with volunteers and staff in an inclusive and diverse manner.
The successful candidate will be required to spend nights away from home and on occasion the role may require more travel elsewhere within the RNLI. Flexibility over working patterns is essential - our volunteer crews are generally available after normal working hours and on occasions only at weekends.
The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team which contributes to Lifesaving Operations, both at sea and inland, by incorporating the elements of Rescue, Coastal Safety and Prevention.
This post requires a valid driving licence.
As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a persons health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Diversity at the RNLI
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.