Description In our pursuit of excellence within our Marketing team here at Carnival UK, we're seeking a social media expert to lead the growth and expansion of P&O Cruises channels. Leading content planning for our biggest initiatives, the Social Media Content Manager will drive a step change in engagement with loyal guests and drive significant brand awareness and consideration from new audiences. With significant experience in developing social-first content, the individual will have expertise in UGC, driving engagement with partnerships and activating influencer content within brand channels. Additionally, the individual will have a keen interest in social media, with a solid understanding of trends and experience translating these into impactful, brand appropriate assets. Role Overview The Sales, Marketing and Brand team is key to helping P&O Cruises achieve its ambition to become Britain's 1 holiday choice. Seeking an experienced Social Media Content Manager, this is a key role for injecting creativity and innovation into our content, to deliver against key performance metrics. Possessing solid knowledge of the industry, the ideal candidate will have 7 years of experience working in social media within large companies or agencies, managing complex projects at pace. Key accountabilities include: To lead the planning, delivery, and optimisation of organic social plans with key agencies, ensuring plans are creatively challenging and impactful Owning the strategic direction, planning and execution of regular shoots with the social media agency Leading content planning for large scale initiatives across organic and paid social, including partnerships with the BAFTA TV Awards and Pride of Britain Developing test and learn plans and preparing industry and competitor reports Managing the launch of P&O Cruises TikTok channel Position Requirements Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for social media management, but also a keen eye for detail. Your background in social media content creation will be the foundation of your role within our team. Required Qualifications and Skills Significant experience in growing social channels, including TikTok Activating partnerships in social media Preferred Qualifications Hospitality or Travel industry experience About You You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet can work independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your experiences in marketing are just the start; we're looking for team members who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success. At our core, we believe in the strength of a diverse and skilled team to drive our business forward. Your skills and experience are valuable to us. Personal Qualities Tenacious and not afraid to challenge Extremely organised Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills Why Join Us? Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond competitive salaries and benefits, here’s what we offer: Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers Annual bonus A friendly welcome with help settling in Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers Extensive learning and development opportunities Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme Employee-led networks Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes Recognition scheme with prizes and awards Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme Company paid private medical and dental insurance 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 Application Note Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes. Don't miss this chance to leverage your qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and let’s explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities LI-Hybrid Job Functions: General Business; Marketing; LI-HC1