Market Insights Manager

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Market Insight Manager to support P&O Cruises' Insight & Data Science department. The role focuses on delivering market insights and guiding commercial stakeholders. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience with data, and the ability to communicate effectively. This opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

Minimum 25 days leave

Recognition scheme

Extensive learning opportunities

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesize data.
• Experience applying data-derived insights to inform commercial decisions.
• Confidence to lead projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing market and consumer insight to guide commercial decisions.
• Leading the development of market insight capabilities.
• Monitoring macro trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Market Insight Manager to bring fresh insights and expertise to our P&O Cruises Insight & Data Science department.

Role Overview

This pivotal role will involve:

• Providing market and consumer insight to guide commercial stakeholders in making better sales and marketing decisions.
• Leading the development and delivery of market and commercial insight capabilities.
• Understanding commercial performance trends in the context of guest behaviour and market conditions
• Synthesising data from multiple sources into compelling stories that drive commercial value.
• Monitoring macro trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities and threats.
  
  

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent 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:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and synthesise data into actionable insights.
• Experience applying data-derived insights to inform commercial decisions.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to create engaging data visualisations.
• Confidence to lead projects independently and communicate findings effectively.
  
  

About You: The Ideal Candidate

• You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:
• Curiosity and initiative to uncover insights and drive positive change.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the business.
• A commercial mindset with a passion for using data to influence strategy.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
  
  

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 Insight & Data Science 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 Insight & Data Science. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. 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
  
  

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 dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

Recruitment Journey

For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney.

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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.