Job Description

Carnival UK is in search of a Marketing Planning Manager, who will define and execute best in class marketing planning principles, processes and governance that deliver the P&O Cruises strategic priorities. This role is the ‘heartbeat’ of the sales, digital, marketing & brand (SDMB) department, integral to making positive change happen for long term success.

Your accountabilities will include:

• Establish and deliver an overarching approach to planning for P&O Cruises marketing. 
• Manage the quarterly marketing planning process, working closely with the other planning functions across the business. 
• Represent the SDMB teams at various forums, guiding decisions based on business objectives, priorities and capacity.
• Identify opportunities to improve and streamline planning processes and governance.
• Create and manage a suite of key planning tools which add value. 

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 permanent basis, we offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements: Your Expertise and Leadership

To thrive as a Marketing Planning Manager, we're looking for:

• Experience of integrated marketing strategy, marketing planning and marketing practices 
• Solid experience working effectively across multiple departments, ideally within a matrix style organisation 
• Extensive experience of driving change by influencing stakeholders of all levels. 
• Strong Project Management experience with the ability to ruthlessly prioritise tasks 
• First-class organisational skills with impeccable attention to detail 
• Numerical data interpretation and analysis skills 

About You: A Catalyst for Change

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

• Experience of working in the Hotel/hospitality/leisure industry 
• Exposure to work in a fast-paced commercial environment 
• Knowledge of sales practices and techniques 
• Experience of using planning software 
• Budget and cost management experience 

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
• 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
• 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 Marketing Planning function 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. 

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