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.
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Station Manager to join our team at the new Wandsworth Lifeboat station. Reporting to the Area Operations Manager, this position is available as a full time, permanent contract.
This is one of the RNLI's busiest locations. Wandsworth Riverside will be a completely new lifeboat station, planned to replace our station at Chiswick in Autumn 2026.
The role of Station Manager is an important tactical post, and part of a multi-disciplinary team that has responsibility for the operational management of the lifeboat station and area lifesaving plan.
Some of the benefits
- Salary: c.£44,000 (dependent on experience)
- Flexible working
- 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health cashplan option
Your role
As Station Manager, you will be responsible for the operational performance of Wandsworth Lifeboat, managing and leading a team of full time and volunteer crew to deliver a safe, effective and reliable Search and Rescue (SAR) capability on the River Thames.
Using your exceptional people skills, you will act as an ambassador for the RNLI to further develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
In this role you will be based at Wandsworth Lifeboat Station, where you will be expected to spend approximately 85% of your working week. There will also be the occasional requirement for travel within London and across the region.
About You
You’ll be someone that has a proven record of leading diverse teams within a challenging operational environment. You will be able to adapt your leadership style to mentor, motivate and manage your team whilst delivering the RNLI's values, vision and strategy. Willing to continually develop and improve both your own capabilities as well as those who work for you, you will be flexible, inclusive and able to balance good planning and preparation with dealing with the unforeseen.
To be our Station Manager at Wandsworth, you will need:
- Experience of leading and managing a large, diverse team within a safety critical operational environment.
- A demonstrable track record in driving improvement against clear and measurable targets and ensuring and monitoring compliance.
- Extensive experience in people management including coaching and influencing, ideally including working with volunteers.
Whilst this role does not require you to have previous maritime experience, an understanding of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, the River Thames environment, or dealing with local authorities, other SAR agencies and community groups would be advantageous. As would holding IOSH or an equivalent H&S qualification.
So, if you are ready for your next exciting challenge and consider yourself to be a natural leader who can inspire and motivate a team of dedicated people,
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.
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Station Manager - Wandsworth employer: RNLI
RNLI is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a supportive work culture, offering flexible working arrangements from home while allowing for meaningful travel across Scotland. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth, all while contributing to a vital cause that saves lives at sea. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
