Cunard - Assistant Entertainment Director

Create unforgettable moments. Travel the world. Lead exceptional entertainment.

While travelling the world, would you like to play a central role in creating unforgettable holiday experiences for our guests aboard Cunard’s iconic ships?

As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard sails spectacular ships all over the world. Join us and you’ll discover that working at sea is more than just a job. It’s a way of life. During your Cunard career you could explore all four corners of the world, visiting destinations from Alaska to Japan, and more than 70 countries in between. Explore new cultures, meet incredible new friends, and gain experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

The Role
As Assistant Entertainment Director, you’ll be second in command of the Entertainment department, supporting the Entertainment Director in curating and delivering a refined, world‑class entertainment programme for our international guests. You’ll play a key role in both the creative and operational success of the department, ensuring flawless delivery while protecting the integrity of the Cunard brand.

With a highly visible presence onboard, you’ll lead premium entertainment experiences across the ship, balancing operational excellence with memorable guest engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deputise for the Entertainment Director, ensuring the seamless delivery of Cunard’s entertainment programme
• Curate and oversee a premium, consistent entertainment offering across all venues
• Lead the Queens Room and International Entertainment programmes with strong guest connection and brand focus
• Coach, manage and develop the Activity Manager, International Hosts and Dance Hosts
• Oversee departmental operations, including logistics, safety duties and venue coordination
• Support revenue planning, Sail Away events, speaker programmes and flagship events, including Illuminations

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an entertainment leadership role onboard a cruise ship
• Experience managing and inspiring international teams
• A strong background in live theatre and varied show environments
• Experience managing budgets and delivering against revenue targets
• Broad knowledge of entertainment programming, including concerts, theatre and individual acts
• Excellent written and spoken English with confident communication skills

Why Join Cunard

• Paid flights from your home country
• Comprehensive training, including “new to sea” support
• Crew gym, fitness classes, and sports courts
• Free crew bikes to explore destinations
• Free WhatsApp messaging + flexible internet packages
• Meals and complimentary beverage stations
• Discounted crew shore excursions
• Onboard medical services
• A culture where everyone feels valued and included

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

At Cunard, we collaborate with a variety of reputable agencies who will never ask you to pay a hiring fee or any other associated monies in order to submit an application to us. All applications are reviewed against the same criteria and using an agency will not increase your chances of being successful.

Before starting an assignment with Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard), it may be necessary for you to obtain essential compliance documents or undertake training, initially at your cost. A number of these costs are refundable after your first assignment has begun; for further information, please speak to your recruitment contact.