Job Description
Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking Consultant, Training Compliance Planning to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.
Role Overview
Working within Fleet People Operations, this role supports the Maritime function by ensuring fleet colleagues meet training and compliance standards across Carnival UK and Global Talent Partner crews, maintaining safety, operational readiness and alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
This pivotal role will involve:
- Take responsibility for Fleet training compliance within your assigned area, clearly communicating risks, mitigation actions and improvements for the ranks you manage.
- Support the Operations Lead with the effective planning and prioritisation of training activity, proactively identifying and escalating risks and issues to maintain ongoing compliance.
- Build collaborative relationships with Fleet People Operations colleagues, Global Talent Partners and other stakeholders, providing a professional Training Compliance service and deputising for the Operations Lead when required.
- Analyse compliance data, identify trends and gaps, and implement improvements that increase planning accuracy, reduce manual workload and enhance the crew experience.
This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.
What You’ll Bring
Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We’re looking for:
- Experience of cruise ship or Maritime Industry training compliance and previous operational compliance experience.
- Experience of HR management systems, data analysis, financial planning and forecasting.
- GCSE Mathematics and English, with A level or degree‑level education in HR, Management, Business, Travel and Tourism or another relevant subject desirable.
- Confidence using the Microsoft suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and communicate outputs effectively.
About You: The Ideal Candidate
You are more than just your CV. You’re someone who brings:
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and maintain reliable attendance.
- Clear and adaptable communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and escalating risks appropriately.
- A collaborative and professional approach, building effective relationships with internal teams and external partners while supporting shared ownership of tasks.
- A proactive and improvement‑focused mindset, using sound judgement and problem‑solving skills to resolve compliance issues and enhance ways of working.
Why Join Us?
Working with us means more than just a role in the People team. It’s about being part of a team that values well‑being and personal growth.
Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.
Here’s what we offer:
- Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
- Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
- Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
- Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
- In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
- Life Assurance
- Parental and adoption leave
- Employee Shares Plan
- Employee‑led networks
- Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
- Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
- Onsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
- Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
- A friendly welcome with help settling in
About Us
Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.
No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.
Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.
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