Compliance and Policy Manager - Internal only

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. Behind them is a dedicated, talented team making it all possible. This is your chance to join that team and use your skills to help save lives every day.

We’re seeking an experienced Compliance and Policy Manager to join our Independent Assurance Department.  This is an exciting role that will provide a standard approach to managing our compliance obligations and how we control these through a robust policy framework. 

You will collaborate with senior leaders across the organisation to lead and coach the understanding, ownership and control of their compliance responsibilities. Building on our work through 2025 to further develop a standard and consistent approach to policy documentation and leading the RNLIs approach to business resilience and continuity.

Your role will

• Lead the development and integration of the RNLI’s enterprise-wide compliance strategy, aligning with organisational objectives and risk appetite.
• Own and govern policy standards, overseeing documentation control and maintaining consistency and compliance.
• Monitor regulatory requirements and emerging legislation through the established Compliance forum, addressing control gaps and reporting compliance performance and risks.
• Influence and coach leaders to embed compliance into everyday practices through education, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define and implement the organisation’s business resilience strategy, including the leading the creation and testing of continuity plans to safeguard operational readiness.

About you 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of leading compliance, policy and/or resilience management in a medium sized, multi-disciplined and dispersed organisation.
• Membership of a professional body and evidence of CPD relevant to risk, compliance or resilience management.
• The ability to build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across an organisation and influence effectively at all levels.
• A full Driving Licence (for UK and Ireland)

Hybrid working will be considered, with travel expected to our Support Centre in Poole and occasional over-night travel to support our regional model, as required. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel nationally as required and stay away overnight. 

If you consider yourself to be someone who enjoys operating at a senior level with excellent relationship management skills, whilst embracing a ‘hands-on’ approach to your role, then apply today!

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.