Director, Environment & Sustainability Strategy

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

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.