Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance

Costa Crociere S.p.A.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days leave

Recognition programme

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking an Assistant Superintendent, Safety and Compliance to strengthen our Safety & Compliance team. The role provides QA for investigations, supports audits, maintains safety systems and ensures data integrity across the fleet.

Position is full-time with hybrid work options (up to two days from home). You will collaborate with ship and shore teams to drive safety improvements and ensure regulatory compliance within a regulated maritime environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Competency or equivalent in safety discipline.
• Experience in maritime safety, ISM, compliance or risk management.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with investigations and QA of investigation records, root cause analysis and CAPA tracking from ship to shore.
• Support audit readiness and follow-up activities through briefings, evidence management and action tracking.
• Maintain safety, occupational health and incident systems; perform data-quality checks and prepare reports on safety and ISM.
• Support safety management initiatives by administering safety data, registers and records and coordinating communications with stakeholders.

Skills

Maritime safety

Audit readiness

Data integrity

Stakeholder coordination

Time management

Education

STCW II/1

Safety qualification

Tools

ISM familiarity

Job description

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., 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.
• 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.

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.

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.

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,
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