Rotations Planning Manager

As a world-leading cruise company with big plans for the future, our people are our world. This is where you come in. Within our Crew Scheduling department the Rotations Planning Manager will lead and manage the delivery of the rotations function for all crew across brands P&O Cruises and Cunard Line to ensure that all manpower requirements are met in accordance with required compliment and Fleet Regulations whilst maintaining service and control of costs. Within this role the Rotations Planning Manager will ensure that the team are well supported, guided and developed at all times.

Other typical responsibilities include:

• Utilise management information (work force plan, training plan) to develop a sustainable strategy for the delivery of all rotation activities to ensure all ships are fully manned, with appropriate staff at all times.
• Develop contingency plans to support planned and unplanned events which can impact manning requirements.
• Maintain an up to date and working knowledge of immigration and other maritime rules and regulations and ensure relevant members of the team are fully briefed on the same where appropriate.
• Develop management information and systems to effectively monitor and identify risks in manning levels and use of manpower resources against targets. Ensure action is taken to address and mitigate risks in a timely fashion, highlighting problem areas and formulating long term strategies with regards to these.
• Ensure that the execution of rotations activities are done in a cost efficient manner and within agreed budgets. Where exceptions to policy are needed, ensure this is authorised only following a thorough review and mitigation / alternatives have been considered.

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of scheduling or manpower planning. You will have good organisation and prioritisation skills. You will be a good problem solver and possess strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email or face to face with a confident approach. For further information on this role please view the job description and person specification.

About us

Carnival UK is the UK operating company for P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Holland America. We are passionate about providing world class customer experiences and operate a winning culture to achieve unrivalled business success and delivering our vision of being the most spectacularly successful Cruise Company in Britain. Our award winning prestigious brands of great British heritage, employ engaged and passionate people to deliver the highest customer service standards to our adoring and loyal customers.

At Carnival UK our people are at the heart of our journey. With full support to enable you to realise your full potential we ensure your career with us is a successful and enjoyable one.

It takes great passion and real commitment to maintain our position at the top. That's why we look for people who share our obsession and drive to provide the most memorable experiences imaginable. This is your chance to join us on our journey.

Carnival Corporation & PLC is a global cruise company and one of the largest holiday companies in the world. Our portfolio of leading cruise brands includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in North America; P&O Cruises and Cunard Line in the United Kingdom; AIDA Cruises in Germany; Costa Cruises in Southern Europe; and P&O Cruises in Australia.