HR Project Manager (12mth FTC)

Carnival; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company based in Southampton is seeking a Project Manager to lead initiatives aligned with their People Team. The ideal candidate has proven experience in project and change management, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package, including employee discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discounted cruising

Annual bonus

Minimum 25 days leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee shares plan

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and change management within complex organisations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong planning and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects aligned with People Team and Carnival UK strategic plans.
• Drive strategic change initiatives and embed continuous improvement practices.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance with reporting cycles.

Skills

Planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Overview

This pivotal role will involve:

• Lead and coordinate projects aligned with People Team and Carnival UK strategic plans.
• Drive strategic change initiatives and embed continuous improvement practices.
• Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance with reporting cycles.
• Influence and engage stakeholders to support adoption of new processes.

This role is positioned at CUK07 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, fixed term basis for 12 months. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

What You\'ll Bring

• Strong planning, budgeting, and risk management capabilities.
• Proven experience in project and change management within complex organisations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• Learns from experience and takes action to improve continuously.
• Identifies and implements useful ideas that enhance guest or team experience.
• Takes personal responsibility for decisions and follows through on commitments.
• Communicates with energy and connects company goals to individual aspirations.

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\u2019s 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.
• CUK-employee-experience-guide-July-2025.pdf
• Here\'s what we offer:
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• 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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