Lifeboat Management System Trainer Temporary up to 18 months Internal only

Lifeboat Management System Trainer Temporary up to 18 months Internal only

Salary
£37,722 - £44,378 (Dependent on experience)
Contract type
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment
Hours
Full Time
Additional information
40 hours per week
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Interview date
6th and 7th January 2026
Closing Date
17-12-2025
Reference
20843
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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.

We’re looking for a Lifeboat Management System Trainer to join our Training Team in Poole to Design, develop and deliver crew training for the new Lifeboat Management System (LMS), ensuring that crew members are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to operate the new system effectively.

Some of the benefits

  • Salary £37,722 - £44,378 (Dependent on experience)
  • Flexible working
  • 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Outstanding pension scheme 
  • Life assurance
  • Health and dental cashplan option

Your role

As a Lifeboat Management System Trainer, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

  • Lead the end-to-end development of training modules to support the roll out of the LMS.
  • Translate operational requirements of the new LMS into engaging and effective learning for operational lifeboat crews.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships with Manufacturers, Operations and Engineering departments and volunteers.
  • Monitor training effectiveness, using feedback and performance data to refine content and delivery methods.
  • Liaise with regional Management teams to plan and co-ordinate the build and roll out of LMS training courses to the coast 

About you

We are seeking an experienced design practitioner with exceptional training delivery skills. Ideally experienced in designing and delivering training in electronic maritime systems, you’ll have a passion for devising engaging training materials and an instinct for understanding what works best for learners. As an excellent communicator, you will effectively manage the requirements of multiple stakeholder groups to deliver against agreed learner outcomes. Dedicated to developing others’ abilities to operate safely in challenging conditions, you will enjoy working in different environments and coaching and training people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

To be considered as the Lifeboat Management System Trainer you will need to have:

  • A recognised teaching or practical training qualification within a powerboating, motor cruising, or sea survival environment.
  • Be a Passed-out Coxswain with a current Seagoing Medical
  • Proven track record in designing and delivering innovative and engaging learning interventions
  • Extensive experience of training and assessment, ideally in a maritime environment
  • Experience in coaching, influencing and mentoring

So, if you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role, 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.

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.