Head of Production - 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. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day. 

We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced Head of Production to join us in delivering a customer focused service to our volunteers and staff at the coast.

Some of the benefits

• Salary Grade: Head of 
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option

Your Role

As Head of Production, you will lead our production teams to build, refit and repair our extensive fleet, including launch and recovery equipment. You will also be responsible for leadership of our industrial strategy and surveying team. This role forms part of our Engineering and Supply (E&S) Department Senior Leadership Team. Together, their aim is to deliver trusted, sustainable solutions to bring our people home safely.

About You

We are looking for someone with excellent, proven experience in a similar role, ideally from a marine or engineering environment. To be considered as our new Head of Production you will also need to be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of leading, managing and developing multi-disciplinary and in some cases geographically diverse teams
• Experience and understanding of leading complex production, repair and refit processes.
• A track record of effective collaboration in a complex environment with internal and external partners.
• Experience of leading change in a manufacturing/production environment.
• A demonstrable track record in driving improvement against clear and measurable targets and standards.
• Relevant degree or post graduate qualification in a related discipline

This complex and demanding job requires an experienced leader who is used to delivering exceptional results.  In return, you will be part of an extraordinary team and have the satisfaction of playing a significant role in driving forward the business of the RNLI: saving lives at sea. 

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.