Lifeboat Trainer Temporary up to 12 months Internal only - #190596

Garde E Contract type Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment Hours Full Time Additional information 40 hours per week Location Poole, Dorset, England Location description RNLI Support Centre, Poole, Dorset Interview date To be confirmed Closing Date 14-06-2026 Reference 21233

Internal vacancy

The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only seeking applications from current RNLI employees and volunteers at this time. If this position is not filled internally it may be re-advertised openly. #LI-DNI

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

RNLI Lifeboat Crew receive world class training in maritime search and rescue to enable them to Save Lives at Sea. We currently have an opening for a Lifeboat Trainer to join this experienced training team at the College in Poole. This is a great opportunity for an experienced mariner to further develop their boating and training skills.

Some of the benefits

• Salary Grade E
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance

Your role

There aren’t many jobs that combine the excitement and the thrill of training volunteer lifeboat crews on operating RNLI’s vessels, along with the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve helped to save lives. This vital role delivers operational maritime search & rescue skills and safety training to a wide range of course participants.

We are looking for people with good practical boating experience. Successful candidates will then be trained in the delivery of our RNLI specific training courses. To aid in your success having recognised maritime instructional experience, practical Search and Rescue (SAR) experience, knowledge of the RNLI and the needs of our volunteer crew members would be an advantage. Your boating maritime background will provide you with a thorough understanding of operating a range of craft.

As a Lifeboat Trainer, you will be required to deliver training across a number of vessels to the high standards expected of the RNLI in topics such as Seamanship, Navigation, Searching, Boat Handling and Command. You will also be required to undertake assessments and report on performance, as well as ensuring the training lifeboats and associated equipment are kept in good order.

The various training courses you will deliver will be primarily based at the RNLI College in Poole, with some training delivery on the coast at lifeboat stations and regional bases.

Please view the below video for more information about the role:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPD11eCl77g

This post requires a valid driving licence.

As this is a sea-going appointment, you will need to satisfy the Institution's medical and eyesight standards.

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.