Volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager - Aberdyfi / Aberdovey

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

Nestling in the small village of Aberdyfi / Aberdovey on the north side of the Dyfi estuary, the lifeboat station has operated for nearly 140 years. Today’s inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat launches into the waters of Cardigan Bay. 

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 

• Authorise launch of the lifeboats
• 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

Find out more about becoming a lifeboat station volunteer 

What you need for this role 

• Team player
• Good communicator
• Leadership skills
• Local maritime knowledge
• IT literate (desirable)
• Knowledge of the RNLI (desirable)

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 reasonable out of pocket expenses reimbursed

Please apply online or for further information contact the RNLI’s Volunteering Team on 01202 663346 or by email on [email protected]

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero tolerance approach to proven incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment  or exploitation.  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 nearly 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.