Executive, Development

Carnival UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts and family offers

Extensive learning and development

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing programmes

Career progression opportunities

Employee recognition

Pension scheme

Wellbeing and employee support

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking an Executive, Development to support learning, development and talent activity for colleagues across the business, both shoreside and on board. You will deliver engaging training sessions, coordinate feedback, and help implement development plans tied to business outcomes.

The role is full-time, permanent, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. You will collaborate with the Talent Operations team and wider stakeholders to drive capability and performance

Qualifications

• Experience delivering learning, development or training interventions within a people-focused environment.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to create inclusive learning experiences.
• The ability to diagnose capability needs, apply structured learning content and provide constructive feedback.
• A qualification or certification in HR, Talent, Learning and Development, People Operations or a related field, with accreditation in psychometric and talent assessment tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Leading engaging and inclusive training sessions, tailoring delivery to audience needs and using feedback to continuously strengthen facilitation.
• Coordinating feedback on learning programmes, identifying themes and recommending practical improvements.
• Delivering development plans and tracking their impact on capability, behaviour and business outcomes.
• Supporting performance calibration, talent and succession planning through the preparation of data, insights and documentation.

Skills

facilitation

stakeholder engagement

communication skills

Education

HR / Talent / Learning & Development related qualification

Job description

The Talent Operations team supports learning, development and talent activity for colleagues across Carnival UK, both shoreside and on board. Working closely with the Senior Consultant, Development, Senior Manager, Talent Operations and the wider team, you will help deliver engaging development experiences and support fair, informed talent decisions. This pivotal role will involve:

• Leading engaging and inclusive training sessions, tailoring delivery to audience needs and using feedback to continuously strengthen facilitation.
• Coordinating feedback on learning programmes, identifying themes and recommending practical improvements.
• Delivering development plans and tracking their impact on capability, behaviour and business outcomes.
• Supporting performance calibration, talent and succession planning through the preparation of data, insights and documentation.

This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

Requirements

• Experience delivering learning, development or training interventions within a people-focused environment.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to create inclusive learning experiences.
• The ability to diagnose capability needs, apply structured learning content and provide constructive feedback.
• A qualification or certification in HR, Talent, Learning and Development, People Operations or a related field, with accreditation in psychometric and talent assessment tools desirable.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

• A genuine interest in colleague development and a commitment to building confidence and capability.
• Strong organisation, time management and the flexibility to respond constructively to changing priorities.
• A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the confidence to contribute ideas and invite diverse perspectives.
• Curiosity, reliability and a continuous improvement mindset, seeking feedback and taking ownership of your 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.

Carnival UK 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. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an Executive, Development to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.

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. Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.

Benefits

Here 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, Aida
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