Training Compliance Executive.

Carnival Corporation And Plc; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carnival UK is seeking a Consultant, Training Compliance Planning to ensure fleet colleagues meet training and compliance standards across Carnival UK and Global Talent Partner crews, supporting safety and regulatory requirements. The role sits within Fleet People Operations, offering hybrid work with up to two days from home.

You will lead training compliance in your area, plan activities, identify risks, and deputise for the Operations Lead as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience of cruise ship or Maritime Industry training compliance and previous operational compliance experience.
• Experience of HR management systems, data analysis, financial planning and forecasting.
• GCSE Mathematics and English, with A level or degree-level education in HR, Management, Business, Travel and Tourism or another relevant subject desirable.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and communicate outputs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for Fleet training compliance within your assigned area, clearly communicating risks, mitigation actions and improvements for the ranks you manage.
• Support the Operations Lead with the effective planning and prioritisation of training activity, proactively identifying and escalating risks and issues to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Build collaborative relationships with Fleet People Operations colleagues, Global Talent Partners and other stakeholders, providing a professional Training Compliance service and deputising for the Operations Lead when required.
• Analyse compliance data, identify trends and gaps, and implement improvements that increase planning accuracy, reduce manual workload and enhance the crew experience.

Skills

Maritime training compliance

Data analysis

Financial planning

Forecasting

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Communication skills

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths and English

A level or degree in HR/Management/Business/Travel and Tourism

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 Consultant, Training Compliance Planning to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.

Role Overview

Working within Fleet People Operations, this role supports the Maritime function by ensuring fleet colleagues meet training and compliance standards across Carnival UK and Global Talent Partner crews, maintaining safety, operational readiness and alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Take responsibility for Fleet training compliance within your assigned area, clearly communicating risks, mitigation actions and improvements for the ranks you manage.
• Support the Operations Lead with the effective planning and prioritisation of training activity, proactively identifying and escalating risks and issues to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Build collaborative relationships with Fleet People Operations colleagues, Global Talent Partners and other stakeholders, providing a professional Training Compliance service and deputising for the Operations Lead when required.
• Analyse compliance data, identify trends and gaps, and implement improvements that increase planning accuracy, reduce manual workload and enhance the crew experience.

This role is positioned at CUK10 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:

• Experience of cruise ship or Maritime Industry training compliance and previous operational compliance experience.
• Experience of HR management systems, data analysis, financial planning and forecasting.
• GCSE Mathematics and English, with A level or degree-level education in HR, Management, Business, Travel and Tourism or another relevant subject desirable.
• Confidence using the Microsoft suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse data and communicate outputs effectively.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

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

• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and maintain reliable attendance.
• Clear and adaptable communication skills, with the confidence to influence stakeholders and escalation risks appropriately.
• A collaborative and professional approach, building effective relationships with internal teams and external partners while supporting shared ownership of tasks.
• A proactive and improvement-focused mindset, using sound judgement and problem-solving skills to resolve compliance issues and enhance ways of working.

Application Guidance

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If youre passionate about People and looking for an opportunity to grow, wed love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in the People team. Its 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.

Heres what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• 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
• Employee-led networks
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers
• 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
• A friendly welcome with help settling in

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About Us

Holidays are one of lifes 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 worlds largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britains 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.

Its through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travels Employer of Choice.