A LIFE-SAVING organisation is appealing for an “amazing” volunteer to join its ranks and play a critical role in keeping the coastline’s residents safe.

The RNLI Harwich lifeboat team, based at The Quay, is on the hunt for a lifeboat operations manager.

The voluntary position will see the successful applicant take charge of the crew’s station and other volunteers.

A spokesman said: “We can only keep people safe thanks to our amazing volunteers – and we'd love you to join us.

“As the lifeboat operations manager at Harwich and you’ll play a crucial part in saving lives at sea.”

To find out more visit RNLI.org/volunteering or contact the RNLI Harwich lifeboat station at harwich@rnli.org.uk.