Job Description

Salary
HOD
Contract type
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment
Hours
Full Time
Additional information
Temporary - up to 6 months
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Location description
Hybrid between home and Poole Support Centre - working a minimum of 3 days per week in Poole
Interview date
w/c 22nd September
Closing Date
17-09-2025
Reference
20153
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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
Do you have the drive and passion to lead, inspire and support our Insights, Technology and Solutions' directorate, and deliver our IT strategy over the next 6 months?
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference. You will be coming into the role at an interesting time as we shape the organisation to take on the challenges of the future with the delivery of the 5-Year Plan (2026 to 2030), launching in late September.
We are looking for an inspirational and collaborative leader with strong communication skills and the ability to promote and drive the cloud transition and support the digitisation of the RNLI's business by enabling the programme of transformational change that is underway. As Interim Head of ITS Services and Security you will ensure the charity continues to be technically safe and secure whilst supporting the innovation to build a sustainable future as we strive to save every one.
Working alongside the other members of the RNLI Senior Leadership Team and with the Executive team, you will lead on keeping the RNLI operationally and cyber secure, managing our technology infrastructure and networks, delivering our paging capability and supporting our volunteers with their technology queries.
About you
We are looking for someone with:

• Senior strategic management/ executive experience in leading an Information Technology and Security team
• Clear and successful leadership of complex change management, particularly in the field of technology change, cloud and/ or cyber security
• Strong IT, network, security, infrastructure and /or cloud knowledge
• Strong stakeholder management skills coupled with excellent communication skills
• Experience of driving organisational effectiveness through continuous improvement and innovation
• Experience in the leadership of multi-disciplined, high-performing teams

If you are an experienced and influential leader, who is not only confident and knowledgeable in the IT space but also has the passion and values that align with those of the RNLI - apply today!
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