Trade Communication and Marketing Executive - FTC

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Trade Marketing and Communications Executive on a FTC until January 2028 to bring fresh insights and expertise to our CUK Commerce Department

Role Overview

The role operates within the P&O Cruises Sales Department, focused on trade-facing communications that support sales performance and trade engagement across P&O Cruises and Cunard. Working alongside the Senior Consultant, Communications and Senior Executive, Communications, the role delivers activity across email, trade web, social media and trade press channels, collaborating across Sales, Marketing, Brand, PR & Events and other CUK teams.

This pivotal role will involve:

• Delivering trade communications across email, trade web, social media, trade press and other agreed channels, ensuring messaging is clear, accurate, timely and aligned to Sales objectives and trading priorities.
• Translating complex commercial priorities, offers and sales activity into concise and compelling communications, adapting messaging for different trade audiences while supporting the wider P&O Cruises and Cunard brand narrative.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Brand, PR & Events and other CUK teams to coordinate content, assets and approvals and ensure consistent application of brand guidelines across trade-facing communications.
• Working closely with the Sales Operations Manager to manage and track the annual Trade Communications budget, prioritising activity, monitoring spend and supporting effective commercial returns.

This role is positioned at CUK
10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, fixed term/secondment basis until January 2028. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home.

What You’ll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• Demonstrable experience delivering trade or commercial communications, with ownership of planning and execution across relevant communications channels.
• Experience translating complex commercial or sales information into clear, accessible messaging, with a practical understanding of brand guidelines and communications consistency.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing teams while independently managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience managing or tracking communications budgets or spend, alongside strong commercial awareness.

About You:
The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who brings:

• Strong personal accountability, taking ownership for the quality, accuracy and timeliness of communications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, building trusted relationships and working effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and strong prioritisation skills, confidently balancing competing demands and knowing when to escal…
• An adaptable, continuous improvement mindset, seeking feedback and identifying new approaches to improve the clarity, consistency and impact of communications.

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 our guests and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Working with us means more than just a role in guest experience. 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
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
• Recognition scheme with…