Director, Environment

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Senior Director, Environment to steer the environmental strategy across P&O Cruises and Cunard fleets and shoreside operations. You will lead a team of maritime professionals, aligning environmental governance with business goals and regulatory expectations.

The role demands strategic vision, strong leadership, and the ability to engage regulators and industry bodies while delivering measurable improvements in environmental performance. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience setting and governing environmental strategy, compliance and assurance in maritime or an equivalent regulated, asset-intensive industry.
• Experience governing externally audited ISO-certified management systems and engaging authoritatively with regulators and industry bodies.
• An environmental degree, equivalent professional qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Formal training in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems or equivalent senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and govern Carnival UK's environmental strategy and governance across maritime and shoreside operations.
• Inspire and lead a team of maritime professionals to excel in environmental performance.
• Represent Carnival UK externally with regulators, industry bodies and strategic partners.
• Balance environmental ambition with commercial and operational realities while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Environmental degree or equivalent

Tools

ISO 14001 Training

Job description

Job Description

Join us in shaping the future of holiday experiences across our P&O Cruises and Cunard ships as a key senior management person within our maritime department. At Carnival UK, we believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you're a maritime professional with a strategic mindset and a track record of overseeing a department, let's talk. We're not just looking for qualifications on paper; we're searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team.

Role Overview

The Environment team sets and champions Carnival UK’s environmental ambition, performance and governance across the P&O Cruises and Cunard fleets and shoreside operations. The team works across Maritime, Sustainability, Commercial and Operations to embed environmental excellence into operational and strategic decision-making.

As a Director, Environment, you'll play a pivotal role in steering the direction of our Maritime Team. You will not only shape our strategic initiatives but also inspire a team of maritime professionals to excel in their roles.

Job Requirements

This role demands a blend of strategic vision & technical expertise. We're looking for someone with:

• Senior leadership experience setting and governing environmental strategy, compliance and assurance in maritime or an equivalent regulated, asset-intensive industry.
• Experience governing externally audited ISO-certified management systems and engaging authoritatively with regulators and industry bodies.
• An environmental degree, equivalent professional qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Formal training in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems or equivalent senior leadership experience.

About You:

Your ability to think strategically, drive results with integrity, and inspire your team is what sets you apart. You're not just a maritime professional; you're a visionary person who's ready to make a significant impact.

• An authoritative environmental leader who can set strategic direction while enabling effective operational delivery.
• A credible external representative who can influence regulators, industry bodies, strategic partners and corporate stakeholders.
• A transparent, data-led decision-maker who balances environmental ambition with commercial and operational realities.
• An inclusive people leader who develops specialists and creates a culture of professional rigour, accountability and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK05. The role is offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. The role involves less than 25% travel, with shipboard travel likely.

Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.

We're more than just a cruise company; we're a community that values work-life balance, personal growth, and wellbeing. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• 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
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension 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
• 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