In Service Support Lead - Internal only

We're looking for an inspiring and experienced In Service Support Lead to provide technical leadership to a team of engineers, dedicated to supporting the existing in-service fleet in addition to ownership of the safety case for all our existing lifesaving assets., As In Service Support Lead you will be responsible for provision of engineering design authority support to our existing in-service fleet. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance to relevant maritime technical standards and policies in addition to creation and execution of small-scale modifications for existing assets.

We are looking for someone with excellent, proven experience in a similar role, ideally from a marine or engineering environment. To be considered as our In Service Support Lead you will also need to be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience of managing Engineering/Technical teams, introducing appropriate processes, structures and measures of success.
• Significant experience in driving improvement and delivering results against clear and measurable targets and standards.
• Experience of leading, managing, developing and/or motivating multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating across a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience of change leadership and delivering programmes / projects across a diverse range of stakeholder
• Relevant Chartered Engineer (CEng or above), Engineering Degree
Finally, it goes without saying that you will share our passion for saving lives. This complex and demanding job requires an experienced leader who is used to being targeted and delivering exceptional results. In return, you will be part of an extraordinary team and have the satisfaction of playing a significant role in driving forward the business of the RNLI: saving lives at sea.

The RNLI is a charity that provides a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service, seasonal lifeguards, and water safety education and initiatives. Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards need a dedicated, professional and talented team behind them, and that is where you come in. This is your chance to join that team and help save lives every day.


• 26 days' annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (increases with service)
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option