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Commercial Partnerships Co-ordinator - Temporary (up to 6 months) Internal only
THE ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION
Poole, Dorset, England
Full-time
14th January 2026

Commercial Partnerships Co-ordinator - Temporary (up to 6 months) Internal only

Commercial Partnerships Co-ordinator - Temporary (up to 6 months) Internal only

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 the role

This role is responsible for supporting the delivery of the RNLI's Commercial Partnership and Asset Disposal Strategy. Working inside a matrixed environment, you will support the commercial partnerships, asset disposal and regional Fundraising Partnership Leads to maximise commercial value to the RNLI and ensure alignment to RNLI 5-year plan.

The role’s primary focus is to assist the team to secure new partners, deliver contractual obligations to existing partners, and help ensure compliance throughout all aspects of the asset disposal function.

You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the correct information and documentation across several Sharepoint sites, as well as liaising with multiple internal departments and directorates to gather and share relevant information.

The work is varied, and will require a flexible approach to address and prioritise tasks as they arise, and ensure support is delivered in a timely manner.

Experience required

  • A solid understanding of the RNLI is essential. Recognising the responsibilities of various teams across all directorates would be a huge advantage, as the commercial partnerships team function best through collaboration.
  • Knowledge and experience of Sharepoint, AX and other RNLI systems.
  • The role will suit a strong communicator who can interpret, process and share received information quickly and effectively.
  • Confident/proficient in stakeholder management
  • Ability to work independently on specific projects, whilst also being able to collaborate closely with team members as required.
  • Strong numerical and commercial acumen would be advantageous.

Frequent travel to Support Centre in Poole and to Partners will be required.

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.