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 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: Providing subject‑matter expertise for operational services, ensuring decisions are grounded in operational reality and strategic priorities. Acting as the bridge between the project team and operational stakeholders, ensuring that change is understood and embedded effectively. 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. 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. Safeguarding The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process). Diversity at the RNLI Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.