Senior Consultant, People Policy

Carnival Corporation & plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Discounted cruising

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Health plan

Life Assurance

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Senior Policy Lead to own the people policy framework, ensuring employment law compliance and alignment with our values and evolving ways of working. You will work with HR, Employee Relations and Legal to translate complex requirements into clear guidance and balanced solutions.

Lead policy governance, publication and review processes, and support successful implementation of changes through strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong employment law knowledge and ability to apply legislation in a practical commercial environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing or advising on workplace policies.
• Previous Employee Relations, HR policy or employment law experience.
• Excellent drafting skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and simply.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders and subject matter experts.
• Sound judgement and the ability to balance legal, commercial and people considerations.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, review and enhancement of people policies across Carnival UK.
• Advise on the impact of employment legislation, regulatory changes and emerging best practice.
• Translate complex legal and policy requirements into clear, practical guidance for colleagues and managers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across HR, Employee Relations, Legal and the wider business to develop balanced solutions.
• Drive policy simplification and consistency across the organisation.
• Own policy governance, publication and review processes to ensure an accurate and trusted source of information.
• Support the successful implementation of policy changes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve how policies are managed and accessed, including the use of digital and AI-enabled solutions

Skills

Employment law

Policy drafting

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Sitting within our Talent and Employee Experience team, this role will take ownership of Carnival UK's people policy framework, ensuring our policies are legally sound, easy to understand and aligned with our organisational values and evolving ways of working. Reporting directly to the AVP, Talent and Employee Experience, you will work independently with stakeholders across the People function, Employee Relations, Legal and the wider business.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Leading the development, review and enhancement of people policies across Carnival UK.
• Advising on the impact of employment legislation, regulatory changes and emerging best practice.
• Translating complex legal and policy requirements into clear, practical guidance that colleagues and managers can easily understand and apply.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across HR, Employee Relations, Legal and the wider business to develop balanced solutions.
• Driving policy simplification and consistency across the organisation.
• Owning policy governance, publication and review processes to ensure an accurate and trusted source of information.
• Supporting the successful implementation of policy changes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Identifying opportunities to improve how policies are managed and accessed, including the use of digital and AI-enabled solutions

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

• Strong employment law knowledge and the ability to apply legislation in a practical commercial environment.
• Experience developing, reviewing or advising on workplace policies.
• Previous Employee Relations, HR policy or employment law experience.
• Excellent drafting skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and simply.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders and subject matter experts.
• Sound judgement and the ability to balance legal, commercial and people considerations.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail.

Why this role :

Unlike many policy roles, this position offers genuine ownership and influence. You'll be responsible for shaping the framework that supports colleagues across Carnival UK, helping to create consistent, fair and engaging people practices while working at the heart of organisational decision‑making.

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.

For this particular role, we are looking for someone with established experience who can operate independently and confidently combine employment law or Employee Relations knowledge with strong policy drafting and communication skills.

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 wellbeing and personal growth.

Here’s what we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Minimum 25 days' leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health support and access to a digital GP
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Employee‑led networks
• 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
• Discounted retail and leisure through our discounts portal
• 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.

Recruitment Journey

Further information about the Carnival UK recruitment journey is available on our careers website.

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