Coxswain - Castletownbere - Temporary (up to 24 months) - Internal only

Coxswain - Castletownbere - Temporary (up to 24 months) - Internal only Salary Grade E Contract type Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Hours Full Time Location Castletownbere, Co Cork, Ireland Location description This role is based at Castletownbere Lifeboat Station. Ideally you would live within reasonable response time of the lifeboat station Closing Date 26-09-2024 Reference 18058 Documents (please view all documents) (PDF, 172.73kb) (PDF, 212.46kb) Internal vacancyThe 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-DNIAbout usOur 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 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 26 days’ annual leave (plus Bank Holiday days)Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)Health plan Your roleThe 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 experienceSound working knowledge of navigation principles and IRPCSKnowledge 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 youYou’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 qualitiesAbility to motivate and maximise people’s potentialSound 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.