Resourcing Consultant (Part Time- 5 month FTC)

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading holiday company in Southampton is seeking a Resourcing & Onboarding Consultant. This part-time role focuses on delivering effective recruitment and onboarding processes. Ideal candidates will have previous recruitment experience, preferably in tourism or the cruise sector, and knowledge of psychometric testing. The position is fixed-term for 5 months with a hybrid work model offering flexibility.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

25 days leave and holiday trading scheme

Recognition scheme

Employee Assistance programmes

Health Cash Plan

Parental leave

Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience in hotel, tourism and maritime sector.
• Experience of candidate management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver overall resourcing requirements for the operational area.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand recruitment criteria.
• Use specialist knowledge to determine effective resourcing plans.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Onboarding experience

Psychometric testing knowledge

Tools

Jobtrain

Job description

Job Description

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 Resourcing & Onboarding Consultant to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.

Role Overview

The Consultant, Resourcing and Onboarding will be accountable for the delivery of the overall resourcing requirements for their operational area and for the candidate experience through attraction, selection and onboarding. They will act as subject matter experts for talent acquisition, assessment and onboarding ensuring Carnival UK stay in line with industry best practice This role is positioned at CUK09 level within our organisation and is available on a part-time, 5‑month fixed term at 3 days per week (21 hours) basis. We offer hybrid work including two days working from the Carnival House office.

Key Responsibilities

• Engages with stakeholders to understand recruitment and commercial requirements and agree recruitment criteria/process, assessment/selection tools, key dates and timelines, ensuring they are updated throughout the end‑to‑end process.
• Uses specialist Resourcing knowledge to determine the most cost‑effective and efficient resourcing plan for every vacancy.
• Analyzes results and delivery of attraction methods, adapting strategy accordingly when necessary.
• Identifies key recruitment criteria and metrics to maximise suitable candidate flow through recruitment channels.
• Sifts through candidate applications, responding within agreed SLA’s to identify the most suitable candidates and present shortlist to stakeholders, making recommendations based on findings and knowledge of the candidate marketplace.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous recruitment experience in hotel, tourism and maritime/or cruise sector (desirable).
• Experience of onboarding and candidate management.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

• Psychometric testing knowledge.
• System knowledge of Jobtrain.

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’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.

Benefits

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
• 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 Well‑being 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

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

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.