Job Description

Salary
34,893 to 41,050 (dependent on experience)
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Location
Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, England
Location description
This role is based at Tynemouth RNLI Lifeboat Station Clifford Street, North Shields NE30 1JA . Ideally you would live within 10 minutes travel of the lifeboat station
Interview date
w/c 13th October
Closing Date
05-10-2025
Reference
20365
Documents

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. There is an opportunity for a Coxswain to join our team at Tynemouth Lifeboat Station. To be part of this team you'll be someone whose resilience and leadership skills are as well-developed as your ability to handle a boat in adverse sea conditions.

Some of the benefits

Salary 34,893 to 41,050 (dependent on experience) 26 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days) Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary) Life Insurance Health and dental cash plan

Your role

The Coxswain supports the full range of volunteer roles at the station both seagoing volunteers and others. This role contributes to the operational assurance of the lifeboat station by providing feedback and support to the local and regional operations teams. Much of your time will be divided between ensuring the Station, the Severn Class All Weather lifeboat and associated equipment are maintained ready for service, as well as training and assessing volunteer crew members to the RNLI's competence standards.



You will need to have experience in the following areas:


Experience of fulfilling all elements of an RNLI Coxswain role previously (or demonstrate the ability to develop your skills to the required level in the near future) Relevant maritime qualifications to complement your verifiable marine experience(e.g. RYA Yachtmaster) Demonstrable boat handling experience Sound working knowledge of navigation principles and IRPCS Knowledge and experience of the operation, maintenance and repair of marine diesel engines would be desirable, as would the ability and capacity to develop skills in this aspect of the role

About you

You'll have the ability to build effective relationships with volunteers at the lifeboat station, the supporters locally and RNLI staff beyond while acting as an ambassador for the station and the RNLI within the community.


Excellent leadership qualities Ability to motivate and maximise people's potential Sound interpersonal skills

So, if you are ready for your next exciting challenge as a Coxswain and if you consider yourself to be someone who is a natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated people then please apply via the button shown.