Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance
Job ID 14220 Date posted 28/10/2026 Date closes 11/11/2026 City SOUTHAMPTON State HAMPSHIRE Country United Kingdom Job Type Full TimeJob Description
Carnival UK is a leading name in the UK cruising sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests across all our brands. 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 within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK, we are seeking Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance to bring fresh insights and expertise to our department.
Role Overview
The Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance provides delegated quality assurance, coordination, and administrative support within the Safety and Compliance team, reporting to the Director, Safety and Compliance. This role supports GHESS system oversight, investigation quality checks, audit readiness, data integrity, stakeholder coordination, and the delivery of safety improvement initiatives across the Carnival UK fleet.
This pivotal role will involve:
- Providing support with investigations, quality assurance of investigation records, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions, while coordinating ship and shore stakeholders and tracking actions through to closure.
- Supporting audit readiness and follow-up activity through audit briefings, evidence management, preparation coordination and action tracking.
- Maintaining safety, occupational health and incident systems, completing data-quality checks and preparing reports relating to safety, compliance and ISM.
- Supporting safety management and improvement initiatives through the administration of safety data, registers and records, and the coordination of communications, materials and stakeholders.
This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organization 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:
- A Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (STCW II/1) or Engineering Watch (STCW III/1), or equivalent experience or professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as safety.
- Experience supporting maritime safety, ISM, compliance or risk-management activities within a regulated operational environment.
- Experience supporting the operation and upkeep of safety-management systems, data and documentation.
- Demonstrable experience supporting audits, investigations and compliance activity.
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 manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A meticulous approach to maintaining accurate, complete and audit-ready records and documentation.
- A proactive and resourceful approach to identifying inconsistencies, resolving coordination issues and supporting continuous improvement.
- Professionalism and strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with ship and shore colleagues.
Application Guidance
Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about the maritime industry and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Working with us means more than just a role in the maritime industry. 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
Annual bonus
Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers