ALB Coxswain - Tenby Lifeboat Station
Salary £34,893 - £41,050 (dependent on experience) Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time Location Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales Location description This role is based at Tenby Lifeboat Station Interview date w/c 24 November Closing Date 02-11-2025 Reference 20536 Documents (please view all documents)
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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 be part of our Tenby Lifeboat Station. To be part of this team you’ll be someone whose resilience and leadership skills are just as strong as an ability to handle a boat in adverse sea conditions.
The Benefits
3. Salary between £34,893 - £41,050 (dependent on experience)
4. 26 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days)
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Life Insurance
7. Health and dental cash plan
8. Relocation assistance is available
Your role
The Coxswain role supports the full range of volunteer crew members and role activities at the station. 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, and the Tamar lifeboat and it's associated equipment operate to the highest order, and training and assessment of volunteer crew to the RNLI’s competence standards.
You will need to have experience in the following areas:
9. Experience of fulfilling all elements of a Coxswain role previously, or demonstrate the ability to develop skills to the required level in the near future
10. Relevant maritime qualifications would complement your verifiable marine experience either mechanically or maritime
11. Demonstrable boat handling experience
12. Detailed knowledge of navigation principles and ‘IRPCS’
13. Knowledge and experience of the operation, maintenance and repair of marine diesels 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.
14. Excellent leadership qualities
15. Evidence of working in a team environment
16. Ability to motivate and maximise people’s potential
17. 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.
As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.