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Lifeboat Operations Manager - Largs

Lifeboat Operations Manager - Largs

Volunteer area
Scotland
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/LOM_Happisburgh.jpg
Volunteer location
Largs, North Ayrshire
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
55.8001518249511, -4.87068176269531
Time commitment
Flexible with weekly requirements
Team
Lifesaving Operations
Responsible to
Area Operations Manager
Responsible for
Station personnel and volunteers
Safeguarding level
3: Awareness and understanding of safeguarding policy required and online safeguarding training module required to be completed upon commencement of role.
Closing Date
25-10-2026
Reference
V22084
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About us

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Largs is looking for a volunteer to lead the existing team in the role of Lifeboat Operations Manager. 

The impact you will make 

This role will help us save lives at sea by carrying out the day to day management of the lifeboat station to ensure a permanent state of readiness for service. 

What you will be doing 

  • Provide leadership of the operations team
  • Ensure that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboats and all associated equipment in a constant state of readiness for launching on service
  • (Optional) Authorise launch of the lifeboats
  • This role has a tenure of 3 years which can be extended to a maximum of 9 years 

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

  • Team player
  • Good communicator
  • Leadership skills
  • Local maritime knowledge (desirable)
  • IT literate (desirable)
  • Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable)
  • You must live or work within 10-15 minutes of the station and be over 18 years old 

What’s in it for you 

  • Gain management experience leading a diverse team in a dynamic volunteering environment.
  • Receive training on operation decision making and volunteer management.
  • Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
  • Make a difference in your local community, saving lives while learning new skills.
  • All reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed 

Please apply online or if you have a question please contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on [email protected]

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