Lifeguard Client Contract Coordinator (Temporary up to 12 months) Internal Only

Lifeguard Client Contract Coordinator (Temporary up to 12 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 us

RNLI lifeguards have been keeping our beaches safe since 2001. In that time, they have saved more than 2,000 lives. It would not have been possible without the support of local authorities, landowners and commercial partners – or the lifesaving organisations who have worked alongside us for 25 years.

We’re looking for a Lifeguard Client Contract Coordinator to join our Procurement and Commercial team for up to 12 months.

This role supports the RNLI through managing relationships, contracts & associated income for the RNLI Lifeguard Service in partnership with Regional Delivery Teams and the Legal Team. You will be/become a subject matter expert on the RNLI’s lifeguard offer and will hold all of the data regarding the provision of the lifeguard service ensuring the management information is up to date, correctly stored and accurately presented.

Some of the benefits

• Salary £35,853 - £42,181 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme (employer contributions of up to 10% of basic salary)
• Life assurance
• Health cashplan option

Your Role

As Lifeguard Client Contract Coordinator, you will be focused on the following areas:

• Support client management of c.60 lifesaving partners.
• Assist in the Income generation in line with the RNLI lifeguard commercial strategy.
• Maintaining robust central governance of existing and new contracts.
• Complete the drafting of contracts and complying with other local authority procurement processes.
• Ensuring that lifeguard service management information is up to date.
• Producing reports and proving copy for internal and external publications.

About You

As Lifeguard Client Contract Coordinator, you will enjoy building relationships, juggling multiple timeframes and be comfortable working with challenging deadlines. To be considered for the role you will need:

• Experience in supporting a suite of supplier/contractor relationships including public sector tendering processes, contract negotiation and drafting.
• Knowledge of financial planning and reporting.
• A strong attention to detail, good organisation and administrative skills including excellent written English & high levels of numeracy.
• Advanced user skills with MS Office suite and other IT systems.

If this is the role for you then please click the ‘Apply Button’.

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.