Project Coordinator - 11 months FTC

Carnival; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company in Southampton is seeking a Project Coordinator to support People Projects within the Culture Department. This full-time role involves managing data sets, coordinating meetings, and maintaining documentation, requiring strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to navigate corporate dynamics. Join a team that values diversity and well-being, with perks including discounted cruising and extensive leave!

Benefits

Discounted cruising for employees, friends, and family

Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays and holiday trading

Recognition schemes and regular office events

Learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support, including digital GP access

Pension scheme, life assurance, and share plans

Electric car and cycle to work schemes

Onsite restaurant and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a corporate environment and navigating organisational dynamics.
• Ideally worked in an administrative or project coordinator type position.

Responsibilities

• Support People Projects within the Culture Department.
• Gather and manage data sets using Excel.
• Set up meetings and workshops, coordinating diaries.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support project administration.

Skills

Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information

Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity

Communicates clearly and effectively

Collaborates well with others

Flexible and adaptable to change

Keen eye for detail

Job description

Role Overview

At Carnival UK, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our people, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for a Project Coordinator to support People Projects within our Culture Department, part of the wider People function. This role reports to the Director of Culture and will work closely with colleagues across the project team, providing administrative support. This will include the organisation of all project related activities, gathering inputs, reporting and documentation of projects and analytics. It requires keeping precise action logs and communicating with all relevant stakeholders on actionable items as well as supporting the team.

• Gathering and managing data sets using Excel
• Setting up meetings and workshops, as well as coordinating diaries
• Gathering information from relevant stakeholders across the business
• Maintaining accurate documentation and supporting project administration and governance
• Working independently and proactively to solve problems and keep projects on track

This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time 11 months fixed term contract basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for:

• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel
• Experience in a corporate environment and navigating organisational dynamics – ideally from working in an administrative or project coordinator type position

About You: The ideal candidate

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

• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Collaborates well with others, as well as being able to take initiative
• Is flexible and adaptable to change, learning from experience
• Has a keen eye for detail

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 looking for a new and exciting opportunity to support and coordinate key project work, 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 Culture team. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth.

Here's what we offer:

• Discounted cruising for employees, friends, and family
• Minimum 25 days leave plus bank holidays and holiday trading
• Recognition schemes and regular office events
• Learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing support, including digital GP access
• Pension scheme, life assurance, and share plans
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Onsite restaurant and retail discounts

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.

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