Lifeboat Operations Manager - Aberdeen

About us

Operating from the heart of Europe’s oil capital, Aberdeen’s Severn class all weather lifeboat and D class inshore lifeboat are always ready to respond to anyone in difficulty on or off the Granite City’s shores.

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].