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 Trade Communications Executive to bring fresh insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises Guest Conversion Team.

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to assist the maintenance of our P&O Cruises Travel Agent Engagement strategy by delivering HTML emails, organic and paid social media activity, trade press adverts and website updates. You will work in partnership with the P&O Cruises Sales & Marketing team to deliver all relevant communications to travel agents which assist the brand marketing and sales strategy - ensuring all our content delivers consistent messages across our different communication channels.

This pivotal role will involve:

• In conjunction with Trade Channels Manager, deliver and maintain a communication strategy which aligns to the department vision and company aims.

• Manage and deliver market-leading communications to the travel trade. Working in partnership with the brand marketing teams to deliver communications compatible to the brand marketing communications strategy

• Manage, develop and report on our database utilising all of our communication channels.

• Analyse the effectiveness of our communication activity and report on the success on a weekly and monthly basis

• Review and update the business processes for the management of communications to manage our costs effectively.

This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time 12months fixed-term contract 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:

• Previous marketing or communications experience including CMS.

• Knowledge of email marketing

• Experience using a design tool such as Canva or InDesign

• Knowledge of Social media advertising

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

• A proven team player - able to collaborate effectively across teams and in partnership.

• Flexibility - able to adapt to changes in overall plan or priorities

• A passion for marketing principles and the desire to drive that forward.

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 Sales, Marketing and Brand 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 Trade Communications. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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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.