Planning Director

at  Carnival UK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Carnival UK is in search of a Cunard Planning Director. Join the senior team of Cunard in writing the brand’s next chapter and realising the ambition of setting the benchmark of luxury travel.
At Carnival UK, we believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you’re possess a strategic mindset and a track record of overseeing a strategic department, let’s talk. We’re not just looking for qualifications on paper; we’re searching for someone who can bring fresh ideas and a new perspective to our team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

This role demands a blend of strategic vision & technical expertise. We’re looking for someone with:

• The ability to work in a commercial & guest-focused environment
• A high level of analytical capability of both financial and guest data
• Experience in driving change through good planning, governance and reporting discipline

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.

THE ROLE:

As Cunard Planning Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering the direction of the Cunard business, ensuring we continue to progress towards our strategic goals. Your leadership will not only influence our business performance but also inspire a team of planning & change professionals to excel in their roles.

• Key accountabilities include:
• Leading the development and management of both Cunard’s long-term strategic direction alongside all commercial planning processes.
• Supporting the Cunard leadership team to ensure effective cross-departmental planning and governance is in place.
• Establishing effective analysis and performance reporting is in place across the directorate to drive decision making and course correction, whilst representing Cunard’s project portfolio across the wider corporation.

This role demands a blend of strategic vision & technical expertise. We’re looking for someone with:

• The ability to work in a commercial & guest-focused environment
• A high level of analytical capability of both financial and guest data
• Experience in driving change through good planning, governance and reporting disciplin