Boathouse Manager - Burnham-on-Crouch

About us

The RNLI is looking for a volunteer to support the Lifeboat Operations Manager in the role of Volunteer Boathouse Manager.

The impact you will make

This role will help us save lives at sea by co-ordinating access to the lifeboat station for a range of people, ensuring a safe and healthy environment during the visit.

What you will be doing

• The role of the Boathouse Manager is to co-ordinate access to the lifeboat station for RNLI officials, contractors, deliveries, visiting groups and utilities personnel at lifeboat stations

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer

What you need for this role

• Team player
• Good communicator
• Co-ordination skills
• Knowledge of the RNLI is desirable

What’s in it for you

• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference
• Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV
• Gain the satisfaction of giving back
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment  or exploitation.  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 nearly 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.