Job Description

Salary
49,492 to 58,226 (dependent on experience)
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Location description
Hybrid between home and Poole
Closing Date
04-01-2026
Reference
20964
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About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. For 200 years, our lifeboat crews and lifeguards have shown selfless courage to rescue those in danger on the water. Behind them is a dedicated, talented team making it all possible. This is your chance to join that team and use your expertise to make a real difference every day.
The role
As our Data & Integration Solution Designer, you'll shape how the RNLI connects and uses data across the organisation. You'll design secure, reliable solutions that make systems work together seamlessly, turning data architecture into practical patterns and frameworks others can reuse. Your work will support major change initiatives, including our ERP transformation, enabling better decisions and stronger services that ultimately help save lives.
What you'll do

• Design and document integration solutions that connect RNLI systems and data sources.
• Develop reusable patterns and frameworks for data flows and APIs.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business teams to deliver practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.

About you
You'll enjoy solving technical challenges and working collaboratively. You'll bring:

• Experience designing data and integration solutions in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, ETL processes, and service-oriented or microservice architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Understanding of data governance and security principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.

Some of the benefits

• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and a culture that values work-life balance
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life assurance
• Excellent health and dental cash plan

For a full job description, please see the attached document.
Safeguarding
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person's 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.

Skills Required