Geraldine Grainger is the RNLI’s new College Principal and Head of Training. Geraldine joined the charity from the John Lewis Partnership, where she was responsible for the training, learning and development of 28,000 partners. She also has a long involvement with the Riding for the Disabled Association.

Geraldine now has the job of running the Lifeboat College in Poole and overseeing the training of thousands of RNLI volunteers and staff. She says: ‘When I heard about this opportunity, I was drawn to learn more by the RNLI’s reputation for excellence, and I feel very fortunate to have a chance to take on such a role.’