Entertainment Technical Production Coordinator (12 Month FTC).

Carnival Corporation and plc; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global cruise company is seeking an Entertainment Technical Production Coordinator to manage technical aspects during rehearsals. The ideal candidate will have experience in the entertainment industry and strong multitasking skills. This full-time role offers significant opportunities for growth and involvement in an exciting sector. Applicants should possess coordination experience and an understanding of production timelines. Join us in creating memorable experiences aboard our ships.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Minimum 25 days leave

Recognition scheme with prizes

Regular office events

Extensive learning opportunities

Company paid Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Shares Plan

Onsite restaurant

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the holiday industry or cruise sector is advantageous.
• Previous production management experience within entertainment.
• Experience coordinating show creation projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical and health & safety delivery during rehearsals.
• Maintain technical aspects of productions ensuring safety and enjoyment.
• Plan and schedule rollouts for P&O Cruises and Cunard Fleets.
• Document all show content and hand over to operational teams.
• Travel on board for show technical adjustments during cast changes.

Skills

Understanding of entertainment product provision

Operational experience in multi venue entertainment

Expert communication skills

Strong multitasking and scheduling

Knowledge of production timelines

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• 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

• 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. Its about being part of a team that values well‑being and personal growth. Heres 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.

About Us

Holidays are one of life's greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world's largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years.

Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

Its through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture that we hope to become Travel's Employer of Choice.