Job 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 a Senior Go-To-Market Executive, to bring fresh insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises Marketing department. 

Role Overview

The P&O Cruises Marketing team is key to helping P&O Cruises achieve its ambition to become Britain's #1 holiday choice. Our team of experts drive innovation and effectiveness across the entire customer communications and engagement journey, from using advertising and digital media to source newcomers, to creating meaningful and personalised relationships with our current guests. Working closely with internal and external teams, as well as our trade partners, we strive to deliver the very best guest experience, ensuring a seamless and efficient journey from the moment a cruise is booked. 

This pivotal role will involve:

• Lead creation and circulation of communication activation plans (CAP) for brand and product initiatives. 
• Maintaining strong and collaborative relationships with key brand partners—including BAFTA, Pride of Britain, and Southampton FC.
• Coordinate delivery of aligned communications for priority product initiatives including PR, events, entertainment, and onboard revenue.
• Input into post-implementation reviews (PIRs) and suggest improvements to processes and ways of working.

This role is positioned at CUK09 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 PC literacy across MS 365, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Project management experience with the ability to ruthlessly prioritise tasks.
• Experience working with creative teams and high-profile partners.
• Excellent influencing and presentation skills.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• Speaks up – Shares ideas and raises concerns honestly.
• Listens & Learns – Continuously develops by learning from others and experiences.
• Empowers – Shows enthusiasm, supports others, and shares ownership of tasks.
• Respects & Protects – Follows procedures to safeguard others and uphold the organisation’s reputation.

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 marketing 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 Marketing. 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme

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

For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney. 

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