Coxswain - Castletownbere - Temporary (up to 24 months)

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 Castletownbere 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. 

The benefits

• Grade E: €47,104 - €55,416 (dependent on experience)
• 26 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days)
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life Insurance
• Health and dental cash plan option

Your role

The Coxswain supports the full range of volunteer roles at the station both seagoing volunteers and others. This role contributes to the operation of the lifeboat station by directly supporting the local and regional operations teams. Much of your time will be divided between ensuring the station, the Severn Class All Weather lifeboat and associated equipment are compliant and 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:

• Experience of fulfilling all elements of a RNLI Coxswain role previously (or demonstrate the ability to develop your skills to the required level in the near future)
• Relevant maritime qualifications to complement your verifiable marine experience (e.g. RYA Yachtmaster)
• Demonstrable boat handling experience
• Sound working knowledge of navigation principles and IRPCS
• 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.

• Excellent leadership and management qualities
• Ability to motivate and maximise people’s potential
• Sound interpersonal skills

So, if you are ready for your next exciting challenge as a Coxswain and if you consider yourself to be a natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated people then please apply via the button shown.

As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.

This post requires a valid driving licence.

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.