About us
The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. We are driving fast paced, transformational change that is allowing us to save more lives in new and innovative ways. Our Lifeboat crews and Lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them so whatever the weather they can operate to the highest standards and save lives at sea.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a for a Project Business Lead to join the Portfolio team, which supports the RNLI through delivery of all projects and programmes. We’re looking for an operational expert to play a pivotal role in embedding major change initiatives in the Service Led Operating Model programme, bringing deep expertise from key service areas to ensure projects deliver high‑quality, meaningful outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we evolve, influence strategic decisions, and ensure change lands successfully across the organisation.
Your Role
As a Project Business Lead, you will focus on the following areas:
1. Providing subject‑matter expertise for operational services, ensuring decisions are grounded in operational reality and strategic priorities.
2. Acting as the bridge between the project team and operational stakeholders, ensuring that change is understood and embedded effectively.
3. Working closely with project teams to ensure the outcomes, sequencing and timing of delivery align to the overall programme and any blockers to progress are removed.
4. Assessing business readiness for change, identify gaps, and work with stakeholders to prepare people, processes, and systems for implementation.
Key Skills
* Strong subject‑matter expertise in a key business area.
* Experience working within project or change delivery environments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Confidence influencing decisions and challenging constructively.
About You
You will be a natural collaborator with the ability to build effective relationships and influence at all levels.
To be considered for the Project Business Lead you will need:
* Credibility amongst peers and colleagues
* The ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities
* The ability to make judgements with incomplete information
* Expertise in aligning diverse stakeholders with differing objectives
* The ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels simultaneously
If you have the necessary qualities, skills and experience, and want to be part of a team where your efforts contribute to saving even more lives at sea, then we would love to hear from you.
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