Lifeboat Operations Manager - Achill Island

About Us

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

Located on Ireland’s rugged Wild Atlantic Way, Achill Island’s Trent class all-weather lifeboat is ready to help the offshore island communities and deep sea seafarers alike. The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI’s national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and youth education presenters.

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
• Recruitment is a priority 
• 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
• Situational awareness 
• Local maritime knowledge (desirable)
• IT literate (desirable)
• Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable)
• You must be over 18 years old
• Experience in Critical Leadership skills such as  communications, decision making, leadership & teamwork and situational awareness are desired

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