Job Description

Carnival UK is seeking an experienced Search Marketing Manager to take ownership of our paid search strategy for P&O Cruises. This is an excellent opportunity for a search marketing professional, ideally from an agency background ready to transition into an in-house leadership role with greater strategic influence.

Role Overview

• End-to-end ownership: Move from managing multiple clients to shaping the paid search strategy for one of the UK’s most iconic travel brands
• Significant responsibility: Manage a multi-million-pound paid search budget and deliver measurable impact
• Leadership development: Gain line management experience by coaching and mentoring a Senior Search Marketing Executive
• Direct collaboration: Work closely with major partners such as Google and Microsoft to implement best-in-class strategies

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK08 and offered as a full-time position on a permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days a week from home.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale PPC campaigns and significant budgets
• Advanced knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and related tools
• Strong analytical capability and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• A strategic mindset with an understanding of cross-channel marketing

About You: A Catalyst for Change

We believe that diversity enriches our team. We're interested in candidates who:

• Are proactive and confident in sharing ideas, raising concerns, and leading by example
• Build inclusive, collaborative relationships and foster team development
• Embrace continuous improvement and stay current with industry trends
• Empower others through coaching, mentoring, and creating a high-performance environment

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
• Annual bonus 
• 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

Ready to Lead?

If guiding a multi-million-pound search marketingfunction to new heights excites you, we're eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance-led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.

Recruitment Journey

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