Director, Environment

Join us in shaping the future of holiday experiences across our P&O Cruises and Cunard ships as a key senior management person within our maritime department. 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 maritime professional with a strategic mindset and a track record of overseeing a 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

The Environment team sets and champions Carnival UK’s environmental ambition, performance and governance across the P&O Cruises and Cunard fleets and shoreside operations. The team works across Maritime, Sustainability, Commercial and Operations to embed environmental excellence into operational and strategic decision-making.

As a Director, Environment, you'll play a pivotal role in steering the direction of our Maritime Team. You will not only shape our strategic initiatives but also inspire a team of maritime professionals to excel in their roles.

Job Requirements

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

• Senior leadership experience setting and governing environmental strategy, compliance and assurance in maritime or an equivalent regulated, asset-intensive industry.
• Experience governing externally audited ISO-certified management systems and engaging authoritatively with regulators and industry bodies.
• An environmental degree, equivalent professional qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Formal training in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems or equivalent senior leadership experience.
   

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 maritime professional; you're a visionary person who's ready to make a significant impact.

• An authoritative environmental leader who can set strategic direction while enabling effective operational delivery.
• A credible external representative who can influence regulators, industry bodies, strategic partners and corporate stakeholders.
• A transparent, data-led decision-maker who balances environmental ambition with commercial and operational realities.
• An inclusive people leader who develops specialists and creates a culture of professional rigour, accountability and continuous improvement.
   

Why Join Us?

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK05. The role is offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. The role involves less than 25% travel, with shipboard travel likely.
 

Read our employee experience guide to learn more about life as a Carnival UK colleague here.

We're more than just a cruise 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
   

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