About us
Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning. There is an opportunity for a Coxswain to be part of our Sennen Cove Lifeboat Station. To be part of this team, you’ll need resilience and leadership skills, as well as the ability to handle a boat in adverse sea conditions.
The Benefits
* Grade E - £34,253 - £40,298 (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
* Relocation assistance is available
Your role
The Coxswain role supports the full range of volunteer crew members and role activities at the station. This role contributes to the operational assurance of the lifeboat station by providing feedback and support to the local and regional operations teams. Much of your time will be divided between ensuring the station and the Tamar lifeboat, along with its associated equipment, operate to the highest order, and training and assessment of volunteer crew to the RNLI’s competence standards.
You will need to have experience in the following areas:
* Experience of fulfilling all elements of a Coxswain role previously, or demonstrate the ability to develop skills to the required level in the near future
* Relevant maritime qualifications that complement your verifiable marine experience, either mechanically or maritime
* Demonstrable boat handling experience
* Detailed knowledge of navigation principles and ‘IRPCS’
* Knowledge and experience of the operation, maintenance, and repair of marine diesels 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, supporters locally, and RNLI staff beyond, while acting as an ambassador for the station and the RNLI within the community.
* Excellent leadership qualities
* Evidence of working in a team environment
* Ability to motivate and maximize people’s potential
* Sound interpersonal skills
So, if you are ready for your next exciting challenge as a Coxswain and consider yourself a natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated people, then please apply via the button shown.
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