Manager, People Transformation and Change (12 Month FTC)

Carnival Corporation Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

Extensive learning and development

Minimum 25 days leave, holiday scheme

Contributory Defined Contribution P自己

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Manager, People Transformation and Change to lead major transformation programmes within the People team. This role will partner with senior leaders to define problems, design solutions and deliver sustainable change that enhances colleague experience.

The role requires strong change management, influence across levels and hands-on delivery, with exposure to HR systems and People technology. Hybrid work is offered, with up to two days from home.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering change management in HR or organisational development.
• Proven ability to lead complex transformation initiatives with hands-on delivery.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and guiding organisations through change.
• Experience implementing HR systems or People technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile People transformation and change initiatives.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape problems, define solutions and deliver sustainable change outcomes.
• Design change strategies focusing on colleague experience, engagement, adoption and long-term success.
• Use data, insight and stakeholder feedback to challenge thinking and continually improve outcomes.

Skills

Change management

Executive stakeholder management

People transformation

Data-driven decisions

HR systems experience

Tools

HR software

People technology

Job description

In our pursuit of excellence within our People department here at Carnival UK, we're seeking individuals who bring a wealth of People knowledge and qualifications to the table for our Manager, People Transformation and Change position. At our core, we believe in the strength of a diverse and skilled team to drive our business forward. Your skills and qualifications are valuable to us.

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 a Manager, People Transformation and Change to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.

Role Overview

Our Organisational Development team plays a pivotal role in shaping how Carnival UK evolves, improves and delivers meaningful change for colleagues across the business. This is a unique opportunity to influence major People transformation initiatives, helping to create exceptional colleague experiences that support our purpose of delivering unforgettable holiday happiness.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Leading high-profile People transformation and change initiatives that modernise how our colleagues work, learn and grow.
• Partnering with senior leaders to shape business problems, define solutions and deliver sustainable change outcomes.
• Designing impactful change strategies that focus on colleague experience, engagement, adoption and long-term success.
• Using data, insight and stakeholder feedback to challenge thinking, influence decisions and continually improve outcomes.

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

What You'll Bring

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

• Demonstrable experience delivering change management within a People, HR or organisational development environment. This is an essential requirement for the role.
• Proven ability to lead complex transformation initiatives, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders, managing resistance and guiding organisations through periods of change.
• Experience implementing HR systems, People technology or business-wide transformation programmes is highly desirable.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• A passion for people and a genuine interest in the human side of organisational change.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills and the ability to influence across all levels of the business.
• Curiosity, resilience and a growth mindset, with the confidence to navigate ambiguity and challenge constructively.
• The ability to translate complex ideas into practical actions that create lasting impact.

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.

We're particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in maritime, fleet, cruise, travel or hospitality environments. Exposure to large-scale operational businesses or complex stakeholder landscapes would be highly advantageous.

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.

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

Here's what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• In‑house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Employee Shares Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee‑led networks
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• Onsite restaurant offering a range of healthy cooked and grab‑and‑go meals
• A friendly welcome with help settling in

Take the next step

If you're excited by the opportunity to shape how a world‑class travel business evolves, influence enterprise‑wide People transformation and play a key role in creating exceptional colleague experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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