Coxswain - North and East Internal only

Posted 2 hours 54 minutes ago by RNLI

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lincolnshire, Grimsby, United Kingdom, DN311
Job Description
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 Humber 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 Grade E
  • 26 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days)
  • Outstanding pension scheme
  • 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, theALB Severn 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