Cruise Ship Operations Manager

2 days ago


Overland Park, Kansas, United States Carnival UK Full time
About the Role

Carnival UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Captain to join our team. As a key member of our Deck Department, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and successful operation of our cruise ships.

The Staff Captain is the head of the Deck Department and Second in command. We are looking for someone who thrives in a leadership role, able to deliver a safe and successful operation whilst installing confidence and pride in their subordinates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Uphold the highest standards of safety, security, health, welfare, and environmental practices for our prestigious brands.
  • Work collaboratively with the wider shipboard operation and shore side colleagues in supporting and driving the company operational strategy, safety culture, change management and associated team development strategies.
  • Champion environmental compliance and be up to date with the latest environmental legislation and support SMT with enforcement of the safe working practices.
  • Have overall responsibility for matters regarding safeguarding and security, making sure they are up to date and review ship's security plan at regular intervals.
Requirements
  • Master Unlimited (II/2)
  • Experience of varied class of ships and itineraries desirable Cruise Ship Experience Essential
  • Strong leadership skills, motivating and driving others towards excellent performance
  • Resilient and calm under pressure, maintaining focus and energy levels even under sustained pressure
  • Has high levels of knowledge in all aspects of the operation of the cruise ship, and takes responsibility for keeping their expertise up to date, ensuring that their knowledge is shared for the benefit of the cruise
  • Is both a strategic and commercial thinker, and a skilled tactician, and knows when to use these types of thinking to ensure the smooth operation of the cruise
  • Enjoys taking responsibility and is happy to be held accountable for their decisions, prioritising the safety and welfare of crew and passengers above all other considerations
  • Decisive and flexible, able to quickly assess the appropriate approach to an emerging issue or take preventative action to prevent a scenario escalating
About Us

Carnival UK is the operating company for P&O Cruises & Cunard. We provide world class cruise holidays and take enormous pride from bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes scrutiny of employment or training history, robust referencing, and could include a check on your criminal record history for roles working with children, young people or adults at risk, and other vetting checks.

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.



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