Senior PR & Events Executive

Carnival; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading cruise company as a Senior PR & Events Executive. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with top-tier journalists and influencers, manage prestigious events, and contribute to impactful PR strategies. Enjoy hybrid working and extensive benefits while being part of a dynamic team focused on creating unforgettable holiday experiences.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Minimum 25 days leave

Flexible and Hybrid working model

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Shares Plan

Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PR and media relations.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing influencer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute impactful PR and events activities.
• Craft compelling stories and maintain media relationships.
• Coordinate and manage media events and press trips.

Skills

Digital PR

Traditional PR

Social Media

Writing

Event Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Would you like the opportunity to be a part of a world-leading cruise company; to work with famous talent and household names; and to utilise your black book of media and influencer contacts to think outside the box and deliver attention-grabbing consumer and press activations? P&O Cruises is at the forefront of the holiday industry, and we are seeking a passionate individual to fill a newly created role, Senior PR & Events Executive.

Role Overview

The P&O Cruises PR & events team is expanding and this new role within our busy and creative department offers the opportunity to travel onboard award-winning P&O Cruises ships whilst hosting top tier journalists, influencers and brand partners, and be a part of prestigious partnerships including the BAFTA TV Awards and Pride of Britain. The role will work closely with the wider team to deliver top tier media coverage across national, lifestyle, broadcast, trade media titles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute impactful PR and events activities to support P&O Cruises commercial priorities.
• Craft compelling stories, maintain strong media relationships, and support key PR and events projects and campaigns.
• Develop press materials, support the influencer strategy, and ensure KPIs are met.
• Coordinate and manage media events, press trips, and brand partner activations.

This role is positioned at CUK09 levelwithin our organisation 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 strong understanding of digital and traditional PR, social media, and influencers.
• Exceptional writing skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience in managing influencer relationships and high-profile events.
• Competency with Microsoft Office products and budgeting/cost management.
• A well-connected black book of media and influencer contacts.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• Speaks up, shares ideas, and raises concerns.
• Flexible and agile around business requirements.
• Works collaboratively and creatively with others and keeps up to date with trends as well as rules and protocols.
• Communicates openly, honestly, and with clarity, and continuously seeks to learn and develop.

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 PR & Events 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 PR & Events. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Travel opportunities onboard P&O Cruises ships
• Be a part of our exciting partnerships including BAFTA TV Awards, Pride of Britain and Southampton Football Club
• Flexible and Hybrid working model (minimum requirement of 3 days ‘on-site’)
• 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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