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 Senior Consultant, People Transformation and Change to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.
Role Overview
Sitting within Organisational Development, this role supports People initiatives that modernise how colleagues across Carnival UK work, learn and grow. You will work across concurrent change programmes, partnering with programme teams, People colleagues and senior stakeholders to support effective planning, implementation and adoption.
This pivotal role will involve:
- Supporting the delivery of People change initiatives through disciplined execution of agreed plans, timelines and governance.
- Conducting discovery and impact assessment activity, including data gathering and analysis of risks, impacts and dependencies.
- Designing change implementation plans, communications, engagement materials and adoption activities.
- Producing change reporting, metrics and feedback to track progress and support assessment of benefits realisation.
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:
- Practical experience supporting organisational or people-related change initiatives within a complex environment.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess impacts, dependencies and risks using information from multiple sources.
- Experience producing change plans, communications, engagement materials, reports and project documentation.
- The ability to manage a varied workload and support multiple complex projects simultaneously.
About You: The Ideal Candidate
You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:
- A structured and evidence-based approach to change management and problem-solving.
- The confidence to communicate difficult messages constructively and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- A collaborative approach that builds trust across programme teams, People colleagues and senior stakeholders.
- Adaptability, sound judgement and a commitment to improving the colleague experience through effective change.
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 here.
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
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.
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Skills Required
- Practical experience supporting organisational or people-related change initiatives within a complex environment.
- Strong analytical skills, including assessing impacts, dependencies, and risks using information from multiple sources.
- Experience producing change plans, communications, engagement materials, reports, and project documentation.
- Ability to manage a varied workload and support multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Structured and evidence-based approach to change management and problem-solving.
- Ability to communicate difficult messages constructively and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Collaborative approach to building trust across program teams, People colleagues, and senior stakeholders.
- Adaptability, sound judgment, and commitment to improving the colleague experience through effective change.
Carnival Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Travel perks such as complimentary standby and discounted confirmed cruises, along with wellness resources and an on‑site gym in Miami, add distinctive lifestyle value to the total package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage combined with mental‑health/EAP resources and wellness programs provide comprehensive health support for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. corporate postings outline structured vacation, sick time, and company holidays, indicating clear and predictable time‑off provisions.
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What We Do
Carnival Corporation & plc is a global cruise company and one of the largest vacation companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises (UK), and Cunard in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; Iberocruceros in Spain; and P&O Cruises (Australia) in Australia. These brands, which comprise the most recognized cruise brands in North America, the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, offer a wide range of holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. We also own a tour company that complements our cruise operations: Holland America Princess Alaska Tours in Alaska and the Canadian Yukon. Combined, our vacation companies attract 10 million guests annually.
