Carnival UK

Project & Change Manager - FTC/Secondment

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Job ID 12042 Date posted 06/01/2026 Date closes 16/01/2026 City SOUTHAMPTON State HAMPSHIRE Country United Kingdom Job Type Full Time

Job Description


Carnival Corporation is the largest operator of cruise companies in the world, 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 Corporation, we are seeking a HR Project and Change Manager to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Global HR department. 

Role Overview

The Project & Change Manager (HR Project and Change Manager) will be responsible for planning and executing our Global Grading Phase 2 Project from the start of the communication phase to implementation, including stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and delivery. 

Key Accountabilities will include:

  • Managing end-to-end delivery of complex internal projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
  • Defining project scope, create detailed plans, and coordinate resources to achieve objectives.
  • Track milestones, risks, and dependencies, providing clear updates to stakeholders.
  • Lead communication and engagement across teams, acting as the link between management and project teams.
  • Drive accountability and successful execution of key initiatives while adhering to corporate standards.

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a 6 Month fixed term basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership

To thrive as a HR Project and Change Manager within the team, we're looking for:

  • Project management expertise (planning, tracking, reporting) 
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and project management tools 
  • Understanding of workplace policies and procedures
  • Ability to manage meetings and schedules across time zones


About You: A Catalyst for Change

We believe that diversity enriches our team. You will be:

  • Highly organised and detail-oriented
  • Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Why Join Us?

Working with us is about more than a job. It's about creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests and a fulfilling career for you. Our benefits package reflects our commitment to your wellbeing:

  • Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
  • A friendly welcome with help settling in
  • Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers 
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities 
  • Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
  • Employee-led networks
  • Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
  • Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
  • Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
  • Company paid private medical and dental insurance 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 range of healthy cooked and grab and go meals
  • Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

Take the next step

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.

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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.


To keep everyone on board fit and well, colleagues who visit or work on our ships must be fully vaccinated, including boosters. We’re reviewing this requirement regularly.


Carnival UK is committed to protecting against potential risks to safeguarding, security and/or fraud risks.  This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks in the event of an individual being offered the position.  We will only ask about convictions which are defined as 'not protected'.


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.


To keep everyone on board fit and well, colleagues who visit or work on our ships must be fully vaccinated. We're reviewing this requirement regularly and you will be advised accordingly should requirements change.


Carnival UK is committed to protecting against potential risks to safeguarding, security and/or fraud risks. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks in the event of an individual being offered the position.  We will only ask about convictions which are defined as 'not protected'.

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