Kessock Lifeboat Station launches search for operations manager to fill 'vital' role in RNLI crew's lifesaving work in Highlands
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A ROSS-SHIRE lifeboat crew is scouring the horizon for the right person to fit a "vital role" within its lifesaving team.
Kessock Lifeboat Station is looking for a member of the local community to take the helm as their new lifeboat operations manager.
The successful candidate will be leading their lifesaving emergency response in the waters of the Moray and Beauly Firth.
A spokeswoman said: "If you’ve ever seen the orange RNLI Atlantic 85 in action and thought you’d like to play some part in the organisation then this could be the chance for you.
"The role of lifeboat operations manager will help the crew to 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."
It is described as a vital role which draws together the sea-going boat crew, shore crew, lifeboat management team and fundraisers into “one crew” to oversee the RNLI family at Kessock.
A spokeswoman for RNLI Kessock said, “Like any team we thrive best when we have a committed leader who looks out for our needs and enables us to have the resources we need to deliver our roles effectively. It’s a serious role but there is opportunity for fun when you’re working with volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds, but with one shared goal to save lives at sea.”
RNLI volunteers currently in the role at other stations say that being LOM carries an enormous sense of responsibility for the overall leadership and ultimately the safety of the volunteer crew, but also a huge amount of satisfaction, she said..
The demands of the role include authorising the launch of the lifeboat, providing leadership of the operations team and ensuring that all operational activities are carried out to maintain the lifeboat and station to be in a constant state of readiness for launching on service.
To be considered for this role you should be a team player with excellent communication and leadership skills, and with transferrable management experience.
Local maritime knowledge and interest in the RNLI would be an asset but is not essential. Personal circumstances must allow you to have the capacity and availability to commit to training, with a compassionate employer that would allow you to respond to service call.
If you live or work within 10 minutes drive of the station in North Kessock and think you might have what it takes to lead the diverse and enthusiastic team of volunteers then apply via the link on the RNLI Kessock Facebook page or here
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