Employee Relations Consultant

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 an Employee Relations (ER) Consultant to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.  

Role Overview 

With an overarching goal to provide professional, comprehensive, business focused and timely Employee Relations advice to key stakeholders in the business, the ER Consultant at Carnival UK take ownership over a high volume of complex caseloads, and support and coach managers, both within the shore-based and fleet teams, balancing risk to the business with proposed solutions.  

This pivotal role will involve: 

Provide expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practice to ensure compliance and fairness 

Investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues, including disputes, grievances and disciplinary matters 

Require a creative thinker and problem solver who is comfortable and effective at negotiating and influencing and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to quickly build rapport and profile within the business as a trusted ER expert 

This role is positioned at CUK09 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, fixed term basis for 10 months. 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: 

Strong knowledge and practical application of UK employment legislation. 

Experience in supporting and conducting disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings. 

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Ability to use HR systems and databases (e.g., SAP, Oracle). 

About You: The Ideal Candidate 

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

Discreet and confidential, able to build trust and confidence. 

Strong communication and influencing skills, with a customer service focus. 

Calm and composed under pressure, able to deliver results to demanding deadlines. 

Team player with a proactive attitude, able to work independently and manage workload effectively. 

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. 

CUK-employee-experience-guide-July-2025.pdf 

Heres what we offer: 

Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers 

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. Dont miss out on this opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us. 

Recruitment Journey 

For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney.  

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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.