Coxswain - The Lizard Internal only
Salary Grade E Contract type Permanent Hours Full Time Location The Lizard, Cornwall, England Location description This role is based at The Lizard RNLI Lifeboat Station Ideally you would live within 10 minutes travel of the lifeboat station Interview date To be confirmed Closing Date 05-04-2026 Reference 21041 Documents (please view all documents)
1.
(PDF, 175.89kb)
2.
(PDF, 1219.65kb)
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 join our team at The Lizard 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
3. Salary Grade E
4. 26 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days)
5. Outstanding pension scheme
6. Life Insurance
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, the ALB Tamar 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:
7. 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)
8. Relevant maritime qualifications to complement your verifiable marine experience(e.g. RYA Yachtmaster)
9. Demonstrable boat handling experience
10. Sound working knowledge of navigation principles and IRPCS
11. 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.
12. Excellent leadership qualities
13. Ability to motivate and maximise people’s potential
14. 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.
This post requires a valid driving licence.
As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.