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Worcester, Worcestershire (On-site)
£27,308 per year
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Education Executive

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

ORGANISATION: Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)

LOCATION: RLSS UK Headquarters - Redhill House, 227 London Road, Worcester, WR5 2JG

DIRECTORATE: Membership & Education

REPORTS TO: Education Manager

SALARY:£27,308 p/a (Grade E)

 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Education Executive plays an important role in the facilitation and delivery of RLSS UK’s Education Strategy and will be a key contributor towards our organisation’s goal to ensure everyone can Enjoy Water Safely, Free From Drowning. The role supports the Education Manager with the implementation of educational initiatives throughout the whole of the UK and Ireland and works with both external partners and colleagues within RLSS UK to communicate our vital water safety messages to young people in an accessible, engaging and inclusive way. RLSS UK are leading experts in water safety and this role aims to grow both the number of children that receive our life-saving education but also looks to diversify the audience through adaptable resources and new approaches.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work with the Education Manager and colleagues throughout the organisation to deliver the RLSS UK ‘Education Strategy’, ensuring that that more young people have access to quality water safety education
  • Facilitate education pilots and new interventions that are informed by the ‘Education Strategy’
  • Administer future developments of RLSS UK’s education packages, ensuring that they are impactful and inclusive
  • Work closely with the Volunteering Team to extend the capability of the community to deliver water safety education, providing volunteers, partners, and members with the relevant information and resources, thus standardising the delivery of our education programme
  • Communicate regularly with schools, colleges and other educational institutions, encouraging the growth and stewardship of our education workforce, so that RLSS UK is more visible in schools and youth settings across the UK and Ireland
  • Deputise for the Education Manager and occasionally represent RLSS UK at wider forums and groups as someone knowledgeable about water safety education
  • Work with RLSS UK internal teams to ensure educational resources are up to date, accessible and attractive to a variety of different audiences
  • Under direction from the Education Manager, work on new projects and initiatives which particularly seek to make water safety education accessible to ‘harder to reach communities’
  • Maintain relationships with external agencies and individuals delivering similar work in the education space to network and elicit best practices
  • Support the Education Manager with developing partnership work, empowering and enabling other organisations to deliver RLSS UK water safety education on our behalf
  • Have a ‘finger on the pulse’ and an understanding of new initiatives in the educational landscape, with a view to utilising new technologies or methods which could help to increase the reach and impact of our work
  • Always demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards
  • Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme
  • Proactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers

 

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.  It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

  • Qualified Teaching Assistant or higher
  •  At least 5 years’ experience of working in an education setting
  • Demonstrable experience of designing educational materials, schemes of work and lesson plans
  • An ability to adapt educational materials and resources so that they are inclusive and accessible to all
  •  Dynamic and proactive with the ability to generate innovative ideas and solve problems
  • The capacity to be a participative member of a group or team and to actively contribute ideas and suggestions
  • The ability to relate to, motivate and emphasise with a range of people from different backgrounds
  •  Experience of collecting research and insight to inform continued development
  • A positive ‘can do’ attitude
  • Great at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people
  • Good team player who works well under pressure and to deadlines
  • Good written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate persuasively to a wide range of audiences
  • Have good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office

Disclosure & Barring Service (known as DBS check) 

The role is subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service 

 

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

  • An understanding of the lifesaving, lifeguarding and water safety sector/community
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  •  Experience of working with external partners to facilitate educational resources being delivered in the community

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -

  • Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
  • Private Medical Scheme*
  • Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
  • Eye Care*
  • Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
  • Free RLSS UK Membership
  • Free tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
  • Free on-site parking when working from HQ
  • Company Events and more!

*Subject to eligibility criteria

YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Education Executive

Closing Date – 5pm, Monday 3rd November 2025

Interview Date – w/c 10th November 2025, at our Worcester Head Office (subject to change)

Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.

Application resources
Application Instructions

Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch, where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

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RLSS UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

It is our vision to have nations without drowning where everyone can safely enjoy being in, on or near water.

Posted on: 16 October 2025
Closing date: 03 November 2025 at 17:00
Tags: Education, Engagement / Outreach, Partnerships, Students / School, Youth / Children

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