Senior People Workstream Lead - Temporary (up to 18 months) - Internal only

Senior People Workstream Lead - Temporary (up to 18 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

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. Our RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue, 24 hours a day, every day. 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 help save lives every day.

We are recruiting a Senior People Workstream Lead to join our Digital Transformation Programme (DTP) for up to 18 months. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our HR digital transformation, working alongside a dedicated team to lead and deliver a programme that will redefine how we support our people.

About you

You are an experienced, credible people leader who thrives at the intersection of HR, digital and transformation. You bring:

• A relevant degree, CIPD qualification, or equivalent professional experience
• A strong track record of aligning HR technology with service delivery models to improve efficiency, quality and user experience.
• Proven experience establishing governance, controls and risk management for HR systems, including data protection and security compliance.
• The confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders across People, Digital and operational functions.
• Experience leading transformation, continuous improvement and process standardisation initiatives.
• The ability to turn HR data and insight into meaningful decisions that drive performance and strategic outcomes.

Desirable Experience 

You may also have experience of:

• Leading or managing HR shared services or service delivery models
• Previous Workday implementations or major transformation programmes
• Knowledge of IT service management practices (incident, change and release management)
• Working in complex or highly regulated environments
• Holding a project and/or change management qualification and/or relevant experience (e.g. PRINCE)

Why join us? 

If you are a collaborative, ‘can do’ leader who enjoys turning vision into reality, leading others through change and delivering measurable impact, this is a rare opportunity to shape how our organisation works for years to come.

If this sounds like you, apply today and help us build a future‑ready organisation that continues to support our life‑saving mission.

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.