PR Executive
Job ID 11673 Date posted 20/10/2025 Date closes 02/11/2025 City SOUTHAMPTON State HAMPSHIRE Country United Kingdom Job Type Full TimeJob Description
Carnival UK & P&O Cruises 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 Executive, PR to bring fresh insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises PR department.
Role Overview
This pivotal role will involve:
Supporting the development and execution of creative PR campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Coordinating press trips, media events, and influencer activity to enhance brand visibility.
Managing media relations, including writing press releases and cultivating journalist contacts.
Creating and maintaining content for the POC_Media Instagram page and internal communications.
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:
Strong writing, admin, and digital content creation skills.
Understanding of PR strategy and media relations, including social and digital PR.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience in event coordination and campaign planning.
About You: The Ideal Candidate
You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:
Speaks Up – You share ideas and raise concerns constructively.
Respects & Protects – You follow procedures and value diverse perspectives.
Listens & Learns – You seek feedback and continuously improve.
Empowers – You show enthusiasm and support your team.
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 PR 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 PR. 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.
CUK-employee-experience-guide-July-2025.pdf
Here’s what we offer:
Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Employee-led networks
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
Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
Onsite restaurant offering healthy meals
Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
A friendly welcome with help settling in
Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.
Recruitment Journey
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