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Lead Crew Planning Consultant 13 Month FTC, SouthamptonClient:Princess CruisesLocation:Southampton, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:YesJob Reference:8b920209f311Job Views:8Posted:18.07.2025Expiry Date:01.09.2025Job 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 a Lead Crew Planning Consultant 13 Month FTC to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Fleet People Operations department.Role OverviewThe Senior Crew Planner is responsible for crew planning for their designated team area, ensuring all vessels are properly resourced as per required complement levels, with appropriately qualified and experienced crew members.This role acts as a subject matter expert for crew planning, ensuring that all seafarers are fully utilised, working with Resourcing to ensure the fleet always has the required establishment for their areas of responsibility. The Senior Crew Planner is required to respond to change, ensuring optimal efficiency of both planned and unplanned scheduling. You provide support to team members in managing unplanned activity and proactively escalating to line manager and stakeholders.You are required to build and create best practice across the brand operations, working with peers to ensure that their team are operating to the required standard. You identify areas of improvement, efficiency opportunities and imbed through regular training and supporting to develop consistency amongst the crew planning community. Build and maintain effective relationships with Stakeholders, to drive best business outcomes.Takes accountability for planning efficiency for their area, ensuring that teams are making cost effective decisions that balance crew experience with business performance.Managing a team, a people leader who provides opportunities for professional development for their team members.This pivotal role will involve:Team Management – provide ongoing performance management, development opportunities and support to your team whilst ensuring delivery of daily operational activityShip & Shore Stakeholder Relations - providing a professional and optimal partnership with key Stakeholders both ship and shore and Global Talent Partners. Ensuring optimum business outcomes with effective collaboration and challenge.Accountability - accountable for managing utilisation, cost control, onboard team strength, Table of personnel (TOP) adherence. ensure relevant risks are escalated timely to the Crew Planning Manager and stakeholders.Relationship Management – build and maintain key relationships with shore and fleet stakeholdersCrew Experience – ensuring crew members wellbeing is fundamental for our decision making and our tone of voice reflects our Culture Essentials.This role is positioned at CUK09 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time 13-month fixed term basis starting in September 2025. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.What You'll BringYour unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:Proven experience of scheduling and workforce planningExperience of managing a variety of stakeholdersExperience of working with a large remote workforceAbout You: The Ideal CandidateYou are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:Experience of ship, airline or complex schedulingFamiliar with using data to make decisionsManagement Experience of teamsApplication GuidanceDiversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about People and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.Why Join Us?Working with us means more than just a role in the People team. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offersMinimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading schemeRecognition scheme with prizes and awardsRegular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisersExtensive learning and development opportunitiesEmployee-led networksEmployee Assistance and Wellbeing programmesCompany paid Health Cash Plan and health assessmentIn-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GPLife AssuranceParental and adoption leaveEmployee Shares PlanElectric Car and Cycle to Work schemesOnsite restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab and go mealsDiscounted retail and leisure via discounts portalContributory Defined Contribution Pension schemeA friendly welcome with help settling inTake the next stepDue to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.Recruitment JourneyFor more information on your recruitment journey, please visit.#LI-Hybrid#Job Functions: Strategy / Planning; Project Management;Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.Created on 18/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr