Executive Assistant

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Executive Assistant, where your organisational skills will shine in a dynamic, supportive environment. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leaders, managing diverse tasks from diary management to event organisation. Enjoy a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance and well-being. With a focus on growth and development, you’ll be part of a community that values your contributions and fosters an inclusive culture. If you’re ready to make an impact in a high-energy setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Recognition scheme with prizes

Regular office events

Extensive learning opportunities

Employee-led networks

Employee Assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PA or EA at a senior level.
• Strong MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and email for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Draft communication content and prepare presentations.
• Organise events and general administrative duties.

Skills

Organisational Skills

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word)

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Carnival UK & P&O Cruises are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Role Overview

Are you ready to take your organisational skills to the next level and support our Executive Leadership Team in a fast-paced, high-impact role?

We’re looking for a proactive and highly capable Executive Assistant to join our Executive Support team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, contribute to strategic priorities, and play a key role in the smooth running of our executive operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary and email management
• Manage multiple priorities independently from start to finish
• Handle various activities and confidential matters with discretion
• Drafting communication content
• Preparing presentations and reports
• Coordinating and sending meeting agendas
• Notetaking and arranging inductions for new starters
• Event organisation and general administrative duties
• Collaborate with other EAs, PAs, and colleagues across the organization

Position Requirements

This role is classified as CUK11 and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

About you: the ideal candidate

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

• Proven experience as a PA or EA at a senior level
• Strong MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
• Experience working in a large, fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering high-quality support

We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist.

Why join us?

Carnival UK is about being part of a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. Some of the perks you can expect are:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• 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

Take the next step

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.

#Job Functions; Administrative; General Business

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. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

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.

It’s 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.