The CDIO will define and deliver an end-to-end digital, data and technology strategy aligned to the \"One Crew, One Plan\" (2026-2030) strategy. The CDIO will play a central role in modernising how lifesaving services operate across lifeboats, lifeguards and water safety activity, ensuring crews and volunteers are equipped with the tools, insight and connectivity they need. The role will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
* Acting as the organisation's strategic technology leader, shaping and delivering a clear digital vision
* Leading a multi-year digital transformation programme to modernise operational and enterprise systems
* Enabling \"connected lifesaving\" through shared platforms and real-time data across crews, lifeguards and partners
* Building robust data capabilities, including governance, architecture and advanced analytics
* Leveraging AI, IoT and emerging technologies to support predictive and faster decision-making
* Modernising digital platforms supporting operations, volunteer management and training
* Reducing technology debt while improving accessibility, security and user experience
* Leading and developing the Information and Digital Services function
Qualifications
* Executive leadership of Digital, Data and Technology functions in complex organisations
* Delivery of large-scale digital transformation programmes
* Experience in multi-stakeholder, distributed or operational environments
* Strong understanding of infrastructure, enterprise architecture, data governance and cybersecurity
* Experience leading organisational and cultural change
* Ability to influence at executive and board level
Technical Expertise
* Knowledge of modern digital platforms, cloud, data and integration architectures
* Experience with AI, automation and IoT
* Strong understanding of data strategy, analytics and governance
For over 200 years, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has had a singular purpose: to save lives at sea. Operating from more than 230 lifeboat stations, providing lifeguard cover on hundreds of beaches, and supported by over 50,000 volunteers, the RNLI has saved more than 147,000 lives to date.
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