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Location: The successful candidate will have the option to work between Coastguard Stations in Fleetwood, Bispham and Lytham St Annes.
Advertised salary is inclusive of a base salary of £34,233 and £6,000 of additional allowances which includes:
* On-call Allowance - £3,000 per annum
* Public Holiday, Evening and Weekend allowance - £1,000 per annum
* Enhanced Public Holiday, Evening and Weekend allowance - £2,000 per annum.
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
As Senior Coastal Operations Officer, you have the responsibility of the management, administration, readiness, and safety of Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) within Coastguard Rescue Teams. This will be under the supervision of the Coastal Operations Area Commander to ensure that the Operational Area is at a state of constant readiness.
You will also be responsible for the supervision, management and administration of operational equipment, vehicles and estate belonging to a number of Coastguard Rescue Teams.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Leading and managing a number of teams allocated by the Coastal Operations Area Commander. You will act as mentor and coach to Station Officers, ensuring that there is a consistent standard of leadership and compliance with policy across the teams they are allocated.
* Recruitment, induction, and technical training of volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers including the monitoring of their probation progress.
* Ensuring Coastguard Rescue Officers are developed appropriately, are motivated and understand the commitment required within the volunteer Coastguard Rescue Service. This includes ensuring that Coastguard Rescue Officers are trained and assessed in all disciplines required in line with national policy, and Area priorities.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
* A valid passport for international travel
* A full UK driving license
You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.
Required experience:
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* Demonstrated good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Managed individuals either full-time or in the voluntary sector.
* Demonstrated command, control and management of operational teams in a pressured environment/situation.
* Worked independently or remotely (from your manager), managing your time against conflicting demands.
How to Apply
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Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 25th August 2025
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