ALB Coxswain Torbay Lifeboat Station Temporary up to 2 years Internal only
Salary Grade E Contract type Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Hours Full Time Location Torbay, Devon, England Location description This role is based at Torbay Lifeboat Station Interview date w/c 13th April Closing Date 31-03-2026 Reference 21107 Documents (please view all documents)
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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
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 Torbay 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 Grade E
4. 26 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days)
5. Competitive pension scheme
6. Life Insurance
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 ALB Severn 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:
7. 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
8. Relevant maritime qualifications would complement your verifiable marine experience either mechanically or maritime
9. Demonstrable boat handling experience
10. Detailed knowledge of navigation principles and ‘IRPCS’
11. 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
This is a 24/7 maritime emergency response role. You’ll need to live within 10 minutes of the Lifeboat Station and will spend much of your time ready to respond to a pager and be prepared to put to sea in Command of the Lifeboat in all conditions, day or night. Since this is a sea-going appointment, you will also need to satisfy the Institution’s medical and eyesight standards.
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.
12. Excellent leadership qualities
13. Evidence of working in a team environment
14. Ability to motivate and maximise people’s potential
15. 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.