Resource Custodian - Burnham-on-Crouch

About us 

The RNLI has a network of local engagement teams organising a wide range of activities and events in the community to save lives at sea by raising funds and awareness.

We are looking for a Resource Custodian to transport and set up our Mobile Engagement Unit (exhibition trailer) from its storage location in Burnham-on-Crouch to various events in the local community and surrounding areas, liaising closely with the friendly crew at Burnham-on-Crouch Lifeboat Station Branch to agree dates and timings.

The exhibition trailer is an exciting new asset for the team, bringing many potential opportunities to engage with members of the public.

The impact you will make

You will enable the RNLI to save lives at sea by playing a critical role in enabling vital fundraising and awareness activity in local communities.

What you will be doing

• Managing the safe transport and set up of the RNLI resources
• Maintaining a diary to manage bookings
• Co-ordinating the logistics of transporting the trailer to and from events as agreed
• Organising maintenance when appropriate via the Community Manager
• Championing the RNLI and helping to drive our One Crew ethos

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What you need for this role

• Enthusiasm
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT and administration skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Full driving license and own vehicle capable of towing a lightweight exhibition trailer (additional insurance costs covered)
• Confident driver with experience of towing trailers or caravans

What’s in it for you

• Join an inclusive and diverse organisation
• Have fun, meet new people and join a motivated and enthusiastic team who are making a difference
• Learn skills and gain experience to enhance your CV
• Gain the satisfaction of giving back
• Training to fulfil your volunteer role will be provided and out of pocket expenses reimbursed

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.