Hours
Zero hours contract
Additional information
We expect between 3-5 days a week, including weekends
Lifeguard Region
South East
Location
Hastings, East Sussex, England
Location description
RNLI Lifeguard patrolled beaches, lifeboat stations, event and private sites from Newhaven to Rye
Interview location
Interviews to be arranged with each applicant
Interview date
Interviews to be arranged with each applicant
RNLI face-to-face fundraising is a job with a difference. You will inspire support for our lifesavers' amazing work, and you will also play a vital role in educating the public on how to respect the water.
Join our fundraising teams at events, beaches, private sites and RNLI assets. We will make sure you are given excellent training so that you feel confident and comfortable approaching people.
High-performing staff can benefit from both promotion opportunities and wage supplementation through the reward scheme.
You will be talking to the public, inspiring them to become financial supporters and educating them about water safety.
You will need to be self-motivated and happy working to set targets. You need to be a team player, as its likely you will be working with a variety of people in different locations.
It is hard work, but an incredibly fulfilling job and is great for enhancing your CV with key professional skills such as teamwork, communication, organisation, advocacy, and pitching.
Whether you are a first-time fundraiser or already have some experience, we want to hear from you.
- Competitive pay - above the UK and Irish living wage plus a reward scheme
- Be part of one of the world’s most respected lifesaving organisations and contribute towards saving lives at sea
- Gain valuable communication and sales skills for your CV
- Receive training, coaching and support
- Make long term friendships and create unforgettable memories
- Clear progression opportunities
- Get valuable experience in the charity sector
- All our face-to-face fundraisers need to be 18 on their first day of work
- A driving licence is not necessary but is beneficial
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).
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.
