Director, Entertainment Strategy

Job Description

Carnival UK is home to two of the most iconic brands in the cruise industry, P&O Cruises and Cunard. We are dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday experiences and setting the benchmark for luxury travel. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative company that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.

At Carnival UK, we believe in the power of diversity to drive success, valuing a blend of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. If you're a business professional with a strategic mindset and a track record of overseeing a large 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.

Role Overview

As a member of the senior leadership team for Entertainments at Carnival UK, the Director of Entertainment Product Strategy will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our entertainment offerings. This new role focuses on developing a forward-thinking entertainment strategy that aligns with the brand propositions of P&O Cruises and Cunard. You will identify opportunities across all guest touchpoints, ensuring our entertainment products meet and exceed guest expectations over the next decade and beyond.

Key accountabilities:

Develop and implement an entertainment strategy that aligns with the P&O Cruises and Cunard brand strategies. Conduct in-depth research on global entertainment trends, guest behaviour, and emerging markets. Identify opportunities for growth, expansion, and innovation in entertainment products. Collaborate with key stakeholders to create a clear vision for future ships, including new entertainment spaces and concepts. Develop high-level business cases for proposed entertainment innovations. Ensure alignment with brand objectives and sustainability goals. Lead strategic initiatives and drive continuous improvement in entertainment offerings. Build and maintain relationships with strategic partners, creatives, and industry trendsetters. Support the Director of Entertainment in achieving the vision of becoming the benchmark of luxury travel and Britains #1 holiday choice.

Job Requirements

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

Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive initiatives in a large, complex business. A creative and innovative mindset with a focus on market trends and opportunities. Experience in the leisure and entertainments sector, preferably within Cruise, Hotels, Resorts, Theme Parks, or Theatre. Strong project management and communication skills and experience delivering complex projects in a corporate environment with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable requirements:

A background / good understanding of Entertainment such as Performing Arts, Entertainment Business Management, or Entertainment Strategic Project Management. Experience in the conceptualisation, design, and development of entertainment products

About You:

Your ability to think strategically, drive results with integrity, and inspire your team is what sets you apart. You're not just a Entertainment professional; you're a visionary person who's ready to make a significant impact. Youll have the ability to:

Guest-Centric: Prioritise the guest experience in all strategic decisions to enhance their journey and meet expectations. Commercial Focus: Apply a strong commercial lens to strategies, balancing financial goals with exceptional guest experiences. Innovative: Embrace creativity and new ideas to elevate the guest experience and drive commercial success. Collaborative: Lead and work effectively with cross-functional teams to align on strategic goals and foster teamwork.

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK05 offered as a full-time position, on a 2 year fixed term basis, with an offering of hybrid work including up to two days from home.

We're more than just a holiday company; we're a community that values work-life balance, personal growth, and wellbeing. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

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

Application Note:

Due to the high volume of interest in our roles, we encourage early applications. This is your chance to contribute to a company that's setting the standard for holiday experiences. Apply today to be part of our journey to create joy and memories for our customers—and for you.

Don't let this opportunity sail away. Join us in making holiday dreams come true while advancing your career to new horizons.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:#LI-Hybrid - This will set the job to show the Workplace type of 'Hybrid'#Job Functions: Art / Creative; Product Management; Strategy / Planning 

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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.