Maritime Assistant

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

As a leading maritime organization, Carnival UK seeks a Maritime Assistant to support port calls by managing contractor and visitor access. This role offers a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic office environment, enhancing administrative skills while engaging with maritime operations.

Benefits

Employee discounts on cruises

Recognition schemes and awards

Health benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, high-volume office environment.
• Knowledge of GDPR and best practices.
• Ability to embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor and visitor access during port calls.
• Organize contractor visits using business tools.
• Provide travel arrangements and administrative support.

Skills

Knowledge of data privacy

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Autonomous working capabilities

Ability to handle ambiguous information

Job description

Job Description

Set your sights on a future in maritime with a role designed for aspiring professionals. This Maritime Assistant within the Maritime Team at Carnival UK offers a unique blend of learning, growth, and hands-on experience in the heart of our maritime department. It's your chance to start building a solid foundation in this field.

Role Overview

The Maritime Assistant team supports the Maritime and wider Carnival UK teams by managing contractor and visitor access during port calls. Reporting to the Manager, Maritime Services, the role ensures visitors and contractors can board ships efficiently and securely, completing all necessary legal and security checks.

This admin-focused role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines. Key responsibilities include:

1. Using business tools to organize contractor visits
2. Coordinating with the maritime team to facilitate visits
3. Providing administrative support, including travel arrangements
4. Participating in ARC meetings to coordinate visits and resolve conflicts

This role is classified as CUK15, full-time, permanent, with hybrid work options (up to two days remote).

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than your CV. You bring:

• Knowledge of data privacy, GDPR, and best practices
• Experience working in a busy, high-volume office environment
• Ability to handle ambiguous, changing information
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Autonomous working capabilities
• Willingness to embrace change

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, and see the role requirements as a guide, not a checklist.

Why Join Us?

Carnival UK fosters a community that values growth, work-life balance, and wellbeing. Our benefits include:

• Employee discounts on cruises and friends & family offers
• Recognition schemes and awards
• Office events, entertainment, and charity fundraisers
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee networks and wellbeing programs
• Health benefits, including a health cash plan and digital GP
• Life assurance, parental leave, and employee share plans
• Green schemes like electric car and cycle to work
• Onsite meals and retail discounts
• Generous leave policies and pension schemes

Take the Next Step

Apply now to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday experiences. Roles may close early due to high demand. Visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney for more info on our recruitment process.

#Job Functions: Administrative

About Us

We believe holidays are life's greatest pleasures. As part of the world's largest holiday travel company, we operate iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, delivering joy and adventure for over 350 years. Our diverse teams uphold high standards, safety, sustainability, and inclusion, aiming to be Travel’s Employer of Choice.