Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (up to 2 days from home)

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking an Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance to provide QA, coordination and admin support to the Safety and Compliance team, reporting to the Director. The role involves GHESS oversight, investigations, audit readiness and data integrity across the Carnival UK fleet.

The position is full‑time with hybrid working including up to two days from home, based in the UK. You will support safety improvement initiatives and maintain safety data, records and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (STCW II/1) or Engineering Watch (STCW III/1), or equivalent safety qualification.
• Experience supporting maritime safety, ISM, compliance or risk‑management activities within a regulated operational environment.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations and compliance activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with investigations, quality assurance of investigation records, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions, coordinating ship and shore stakeholders and tracking actions through to closure.
• Support audit readiness and follow‑up activity through audit briefings, evidence management, preparation coordination and action tracking.
• Maintain safety, occupational health and incident systems, completing data‑quality checks and preparing reports relating to safety, compliance and ISM.
• Support safety management and improvement initiatives through the administration of safety data, registers and records, and the coordination of communications, materials and stakeholders.

Skills

Maritime safety

Audit support

Investigation coordination

Job description

Job Description

Carnival UK is a leading name in the UK cruising sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests across all our brands. 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 within the Maritime Team here at Carnival UK, we are seeking Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance to bring fresh insights and expertise to our department.

Role Overview

The Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance provides delegated quality assurance, coordination, and administrative support within the Safety and Compliance team, reporting to the Director, Safety and Compliance. This role supports GHESS system oversight, investigation quality checks, audit readiness, data integrity, stakeholder coordination, and the delivery of safety improvement initiatives across the Carnival UK fleet.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Providing support with investigations, quality assurance of investigation records, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions, while coordinating ship and shore stakeholders and tracking actions through to closure.


• Supporting audit readiness and follow‑up activity through audit briefings, evidence management, preparation coordination and action tracking.


• Maintaining safety, occupational health and incident systems, completing data‑quality checks and preparing reports relating to safety, compliance and ISM.


• Supporting safety management and improvement initiatives through the administration of safety data, registers and records, and the coordination of communications, materials and stakeholders.

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organization 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:

• A Certificate of Competency as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch (STCW II/1) or Engineering Watch (STCW III/1), or equivalent experience or professional qualification in a relevant discipline such as safety.


• Experience supporting maritime safety, ISM, compliance or risk‑management activities within a regulated operational environment.


• Experience supporting the operation and upkeep of safety‑management systems, data and documentation.


• Demonstrable experience supporting audits, investigations and compliance activity.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• Strong time‑management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.


• A meticulous approach to maintaining accurate, complete and audit‑ready records and documentation.


• A proactive and resourceful approach to identifying inconsistencies, resolving coordination issues and supporting continuous improvement.


• Professionalism and strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with ship and shore colleagues.

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 the maritime industry 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 the maritime industry. 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 here.

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

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.