Lead Crew Planning Consultant 13 Month FTC
Posted 8 days 23 hours ago by Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival UK is a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on diverse talents and perspectives, and we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
We are seeking a Lead Crew Planning Consultant (13 Month FTC) to join our Fleet People Operations department, bringing fresh insights and expertise.
Role Overview
The Senior Crew Planner is responsible for crew planning within their designated team area, ensuring vessels are properly resourced with qualified and experienced crew members. This role acts as a subject matter expert for crew planning, ensuring optimal utilization of seafarers, collaborating with Resourcing to maintain the required fleet establishment, and responding to change to ensure efficiency of scheduling. You will support team members in managing unplanned activities and escalate issues appropriately.
You will build best practices across brand operations, working with peers to ensure standards are met, identifying areas for improvement, and embedding these through training to promote consistency. Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships is essential to drive positive business outcomes.
You will be accountable for planning efficiency, ensuring cost-effective decisions that balance crew experience with business performance. Additionally, you will manage a team, providing development opportunities and performance management.
This role involves:
- Team Management - delivering performance management, development, and operational support
- Stakeholder Relations - collaborating with ship and shore stakeholders and Global Talent Partners
- Accountability - managing utilization, costs, onboard team strength, and risk escalation
- Relationship Management - maintaining key relationships with stakeholders
- Crew Experience - prioritizing crew wellbeing in decision-making
This position is at CUK09 level, available on a full-time 13-month fixed-term basis starting September 2025. Hybrid work, including up to two days from home, is offered.
What You'll Bring
- Proven experience in scheduling and workforce planning
- Stakeholder management experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Experience working with a remote workforce
About You
- Experience in ship, airline, or complex scheduling
- Data-driven decision-making skills
- Management experience with teams
Application Guidance
We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you're passionate about people and eager to grow, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Join a team that values wellbeing and personal growth, offering benefits like discounted cruises, generous leave, recognition schemes, learning opportunities, health and wellbeing programs, pension schemes, and more.
Next Steps
Apply today to start your journey with us. Applications may close early if filled.
Recruitment Info
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About Us Holidays are a great pleasure, and cruising offers a unique experience. Carnival UK, part of the world's largest holiday travel company, operates iconic brands like P&O Cruises and Cunard, with a rich heritage of over 350 years. We aim to deliver extraordinary travel experiences and become Travel's Employer of Choice. Our diverse teams share high standards, values, and a passion for our purpose, supporting safe, sustainable, and inclusive operations.