Consultant, People Transformation and Change in Southampton

Sitting within Organisational Development, this role supports People initiatives that modernise how colleagues across Carnival UK work, learn and grow. You will work across concurrent change programmes, partnering with programme teams, People colleagues and senior stakeholders to support effective planning, implementation and adoption. This pivotal role will involve:

• Supporting the delivery of People change initiatives through disciplined execution of agreed plans, timelines and governance.
• Conducting discovery and impact assessment activity, including data gathering and analysis of risks, impacts and dependencies.
• Designing change implementation plans, communications, engagement materials and adoption activities.
• Producing change reporting, metrics and feedback to track progress and support assessment of benefits realisation.

This role is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

• Practical experience supporting organisational or people-related change initiatives within a complex environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess impacts, dependencies and risks using information from multiple sources.
• Experience producing change plans, communications, engagement materials, reports and project documentation.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and support multiple complex projects simultaneously.

About You: The Ideal Candidate You are more than just your CV. You’re someone who brings:

• A structured and evidence-based approach to change management and problem-solving.
• The confidence to communicate difficult messages constructively and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• A collaborative approach that builds trust across programme teams, People colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Adaptability, sound judgement and a commitment to improving the colleague experience through effective change.

Application Guidance Diversity 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.

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 Senior Consultant, People Transformation and Change to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department.

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

Here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• 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, Aida
• HAP Alaska-Yukon
• Carnival Corporation
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• Carnival Cruise Line
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