Join us in shaping the future of holiday experiences across our P&O Cruises and Cunard ships as a key senior management person within our maritime department. At Carnival UK, we believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you're a maritime professional with a strategic mindset and a track record of overseeing a department, let's talk. We're not just looking for qualifications on paper; we're searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team.
The Environment team sets and champions Carnival UK’s environmental ambition, performance and governance across the P&O Cruises and Cunard fleets and shoreside operations. The team works across Maritime, Sustainability, Commercial and Operations to embed environmental excellence into operational and strategic decision-making.
As a Director, Environment, you'll play a pivotal role in steering the direction of our Maritime Team. You will not only shape our strategic initiatives but also inspire a team of maritime professionals to excel in their roles.
This role demands a blend of strategic vision & technical expertise. We're looking for someone with:
Your ability to think strategically, drive results with integrity, and inspire your team is what sets you apart. You're not just a maritime professional; you're a visionary person who's ready to make a significant impact.
Why Join Us?
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK05. The role is offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. The role involves less than 25% travel, with shipboard travel likely.
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We're more than just a cruise company; we're a community that values work-life balance, personal growth, and wellbeing. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:
To align with our recent application process, we are continuing to accept application forms from colleagues internally who wish to apply for this opportunity.
If you would like to apply using an application form, please download and complete the Application Form.
Alternatively, you are welcome to apply using your CV if you prefer.
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Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) is the largest global cruise company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines and a fleet of over 90 ships. Together its cruise lines – including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn – visit more than 800 ports around the world and account for nearly 40% of the overall cruise market globally.
In 2024, the company’s talented workforce of over 160,000 team members from 150 countries delivered unforgettable happiness to approximately 13.5 million guests by providing extraordinary cruise vacations, while honoring the integrity of every ocean sailed, place visited, and life touched.
Carnival Corporation owns and operates eight destinations globally, designed exclusively for guests of the company’s cruise lines, as well as Holland America Princess Alaska Tours, the leading tour company in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. The company is dual-listed and traded on the London and New York stock exchanges and is included in both the S&P 500 index in the US and the FTSE 250 index in the UK.