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Lifeboat Operations Manager - Salcombe

Lifeboat Operations Manager - Salcombe

Volunteer area
South West
Volunteer role type images
https://volunteering.rnli.org/incl2016/images/LOM_Happisburgh.jpg
Volunteer location
Salcombe, Devon
Latitude and longitude (Vol locations)
50.2386627197265, -3.76665806770324
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
29-11-2026
Reference
V22123
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About us

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

Salcombe Lifeboat Station was established in 1869 and its crews have received 18 awards for gallantry. Today it operates an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat and a Tamar class all-weather lifeboat. 

2027 will be an exciting year for Salcombe Lifeboat Station as we transition from the Tamar to a Shannon class lifeboat. The new Lifeboat Operations Manager will be integral in this change.

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
  • Manage the introduction of a new asset
  • Act as a unifying figure at the station and in the broader RNLI community 

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 

Interview Dates: 8 Dec (PM)

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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