Entertainment Technical Production Coordinator (12 Month FTC)

Carnival; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Southampton is seeking a full-time Entertainment Technical Production Coordinator. The role involves coordinating technical aspects of productions and managing relationships with stakeholders and contractors. Ideal candidates should have operational experience in entertainment, excellent communication skills, and a background in cruise or holiday industries. Join us for a unique opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Minimum 25 days leave

Recognition scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Discounted retail and leisure

Pension scheme

Onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience in cruise and/or holiday industry.
• Production Management experience within the Entertainment industry.
• Experience coordinating projects and show creation.
• Experience in product development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical delivery during rehearsals and shows.
• Plan and schedule on-board rollouts for productions.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of new productions.
• Ensure documentation and content delivery to operational teams.
• Manage Academy studios and entertainment logistics.
• Travel on board for technical changes during cast changes.

Skills

Understanding of entertainment product

Operational experience in technical disciplines

Expert communication

Strong multitasking and scheduling

Knowledge of production timelines

Job description

Are you aiming for a future in entertainment? An Entertainment Technical Production Coordinator, at Carnival UK offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and hands‑on experience in the heart of our entertainment department. It's your chance to start building a solid foundation in this field, contributing to our goals across the organisation.

Role Overview

The Technical Production Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the technical and health & safety delivery during our rehearsals ashore alongside working with external creatives on all technical aspects of show delivery including automation, set, lighting, AV and sound to ensure we deliver not only great entertainment experiences but are deliverable time after time onboard our ships.

Key tasks will be coordinating the day-to-day technical delivery of our rehearsal and storage spaces, along with cast change scheduling, budgeting and organisation of repairs & maintenance.

Build and maintain internal and external relationships with a variety of stakeholders and contractors. Assisting and deputising for the Technical Production Manager to ensure all new production show creation projects are designed and delivered to our high standards.

Key accountabilities for Entertainment Technical Production Coordinator include:

• Assist the Technical Production Manager in the day‑to‑day operation of a busy department. Coordinate the technical aspects of maintaining existing productions in both the safety of our performers & crew alongside the enjoyment of our guests.
• Plan and schedule on‑board rollouts for both P&O Cruises and Cunard Fleets. Be an integral link between all relevant departments for maintenance and cast change scheduling.
• To assist the Technical Production Manager in the successful planning, pre‑production and on‑board delivery of new production product within P&O Cruises and Cunard.
• To ensure all show content, documentation and delivery is captured and hand over to operational teams so that clarity on standards of delivery is met.
• Day‑to‑day technical & logistical operation of the Academy studios, pre‑vis suite, and Entertainment warehouse.
• Travel on board our ships to facilitate technical changes to our shows during cast changes etc.

This role is positioned at CUK09 level within our organisation and is available on a full‑time, 12‑month FTC basis.

What You’ll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We’re looking for:

• Understanding and experience of the provision of a broad and constantly evolving Entertainment product to the holiday Industry.
• Operational experience in a multi‑venue entertainment facility in at least two of technical entertainment disciplines (stage, lighting, AV, automation or sound)
• Expert communication having previously managed relationships with senior stakeholders & 3rd party contractors
• Strong multitasking and scheduling background
• Knowledge of production timelines

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• Cruise and/or holiday industry experience
• Production Management experience within the Entertainment industry
• Experience of coordinating projects, in particular show creation
• Experience of product development.

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 People 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 the People team. It’s about being part of a team that values well‑being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• 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

Take the next step

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

Recruitment Journey

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