Men's Health and Support Network Chair

About us

The Men’s Support Network, aims to create a safe, inclusive and supportive space for all men across the RNLI, with a focus on promoting positive mental and physical health.

The impact you will make

This role will support and lead the Men’s Health and Support Network to open up conversations around men’s health. It will create spaces to hold these conversations and will help to support our broader inclusion plans.

What will you be doing?

• Promote and champion inclusion initiatives for the Men’s Health and Support Network.
• Organise and chair network meetings.
• Set objectives for the network that align with the organisational EDI plan.
• Collaborate with the other people network chairs to promote inclusion across the RNLI.
• Plan and develop sustainability and succession planning.

Find out more about our other People Networks.

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.
• Contribute to making the RNLI a more inclusive organisation.
• Opportunity to collaborate with others.
• Opportunity to elevate voices.
• Learn skills and gain experience.
• Opportunity to meet new people within the RNLI.

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.