- Launch Authority - Clacton-on-Sea
- RNLI in Clacton-on-Sea, , United Kingdom
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
About us
The RNLI's Lifeboat Station in Clacton-on-Sea is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of Launch Authority.
Established in 1878, Clacton-on-Sea Lifeboat Station now houses two inshore lifeboats in a modern boathouse built in 2006. The crews have received 24 medals in their long history of lifesaving The Lifeboat Crew are all volunteers, headed up by the Lifeboat Operations Manager and Launch Authorities and supported by a Shore Crew team. All boat and shore crew follow the RNLI's national Competency Based Training Scheme and respond to pagers when there is a request to launch the lifeboats. The wider team includes volunteer fundraisers, shop volunteers and water safety volunteers.
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 in the absence of the Lifeboat Operations Manager or as delegated
• 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)
• Live or work within 15 minutes of the station and be between 18 and 70 years of age
• 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
Clacton-on-Sea United Kingdom