Inclusion Champion

About us

As an organisation we have made a clear commitment to inclusion. We want to promote engagement with our EDI plan across the RNLI, particularly with our volunteers. By building a network of Inclusion Champions, we will promote and improve inclusion across the RNLI as well as gathering insight and feedback on initiatives across the RNLI.

We will create a network of people, staff and volunteers who can be initial points of contact to support inclusion related questions and queries.

The impact you will make

You will help us save lives at sea supporting engagement and delivery of our equity, diversity and inclusion plan which will ensure the sustainability of the RNLI.

What will you be doing?

• Promote and champion inclusion initiatives and our People Networks.
• Provide support to others to engage with our EDI plan.
• Provide support to colleagues with conversations around inclusion.
• Attend regular meetings with our inclusion champions to discuss our approach to inclusion.
• Participate in working groups for specific projects.

Find out more about our equity, diversity and inclusion plans.

What you need for this role

• Good communication.
• Ability to create safe spaces and confidence to approach sensitive conversations.
• Commitment to inclusion.
• Understanding and awareness of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion.

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; 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.