Job Description

We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist. If you have more, less or different experiences, but really relevant skills, we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.
We work flexibly and will help you to find a healthy balance of remote working and time in our fantastic Southampton office, collaborating, taking part in events and getting to know people that makes working with us so rewarding. We welcome the opportunity to discuss reduced hours and job share arrangements.
The Role
We are looking for a Technical Production Coordinator to join the team, to take responsibility for the coordination of the technical and health & safety delivery during our rehearsals ashore. Working with external creatives on all technical aspects of show delivery including automation, set, lighting, AV and sound this role ensures we deliver not only great entertainment experiences but deliver consistently onboard our ships. You will

• Assist the Technical Production Manager in the day-to-day operation of a busy department. Coordinate the technical aspects of maintaining existing productions in both the safety of our performers & crew alongside the enjoyment of our guests
• Plan and schedule on-board rollouts for both P&O Cruises and Cunard Fleets. Being an integral link between all relevant departments for maintenance and cast change scheduling
• To ensure all show content, documentation and delivery is captured, and handed over to operational teams so that clarity on standards of delivery is met
• Assist with and maintain the technical aspects of the rehearsal process \xe2\x80\x93 Sound mixing, in ears, mics, filming, etc, as well as co-ordinating the ongoing maintenance of production show sets, props and Stage electrics

Our role categories range from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President) so you can clearly see internal development opportunities. This role is a CUK09 and is offered on a full time, permanent basis, with hybrid working. The main base of this role will be the Academy Studios in Southampton, however travel to our ships will be required on a regular basis.
About You
Fresh ideas and different perspectives are what excite us most and help us to succeed. Alongside bringing these to the role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll also need:

• Understanding and experience of the provision of a broad and constantly evolving Entertainment product to the holiday Industry
• Operational experience in a multi venue entertainment facility in at least two of technical entertainment disciplines (Stage, Lighting, AV, Automation or Sound) with a knowledge of production timelines
• Expert communication having previously managed relationships with senior stakeholders & 3rd party contractors
• Strong multitasking and scheduling background, with an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Being part of our team has its advantages\xe2\x80\xa6 We\xe2\x80\x99re a holiday company so we know there\xe2\x80\x99s more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of benefits are designed to help your personal and financial health and wellbeing.

• Home and office-based hybrid working
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• 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
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling in

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About Us

Holidays are one of life\xe2\x80\x99s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.


No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain\xe2\x80\x99s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.


Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.


It\xe2\x80\x99s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel\xe2\x80\x99s Employer of Choice.


To keep everyone on board fit and well, colleagues who visit or work on our ships must be fully vaccinated, including boosters. We\xe2\x80\x99re reviewing this requirement regularly.