Senior PR & Events Executive

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-leading cruise company as a Senior PR & Events Executive, where you'll leverage your media contacts to create impactful PR campaigns and events. This role offers travel opportunities onboard award-winning ships and the chance to work with top-tier journalists and influencers. You'll be at the forefront of exciting partnerships, ensuring P&O Cruises maintains its leading position in the holiday industry. With flexible working options and a focus on personal growth, this is a unique opportunity to enhance your career in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Travel opportunities onboard P&O Cruises ships

Employee discounts

Extensive leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital/traditional PR and social media.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing influencer relationships and high-profile events.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Digital PR

Traditional PR

Social Media

Writing

Attention to Detail

Influencer Management

Event Coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Would you like the opportunity to be part of a world-leading cruise company, working with famous talent and household names? Use your media and influencer contacts to create attention-grabbing consumer and press activations. P&O Cruises, at the forefront of the holiday industry, seeks a passionate Senior PR & Events Executive.

Role Overview

The expanding PR & events team offers the chance to travel onboard award-winning P&O Cruises ships, hosting top-tier journalists, influencers, and brand partners. You'll be involved in prestigious partnerships including the BAFTA TV Awards and Pride of Britain, working closely with the wider team to secure top-tier media coverage across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute impactful PR and events activities supporting P&O Cruises' commercial priorities.
2. Craft compelling stories, maintain media relationships, and support PR campaigns.
3. Create press materials, support influencer strategies, and meet KPIs.
4. Coordinate media events, press trips, and brand activations.

This role is at CUK09 level, full-time, permanent, with hybrid work options, including up to two days from home.

What You'll Bring

We seek candidates with:

• Strong understanding of digital/traditional PR, social media, and influencers.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing influencer relationships and high-profile events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and budgeting skills.
• A well-connected media and influencer contact book.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Speaks up, shares ideas, and raises concerns.
• Is flexible and adaptable to business needs.
• Works collaboratively, stays updated on trends, and follows protocols.
• Communicates clearly and seeks continuous learning.

Application Guidance

We value diversity and encourage applications from varied backgrounds. If you're passionate about PR & Events and eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Joining us means being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. We offer:

• Travel opportunities onboard P&O Cruises ships.
• Participation in exciting partnerships such as BAFTA TV Awards, Pride of Britain, and Southampton Football Club.
• Flexible, hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite).
• Employee discounts, extensive leave, recognition schemes, and more.

Apply today and start your journey with us to create unforgettable holiday experiences.

About Us

Holidays are among life's greatest pleasures. Cruising offers unique relaxation and exploration opportunities. Carnival UK, part of the world’s largest holiday travel company, proudly operates iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, delivering joy and lifelong memories for over 350 years. We are committed to safety, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to be Travel’s Employer of Choice.