**Job Description** Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking an Employee Relations (ER) Consultant to bring fresh insights and expertise to our People department. **Role Overview** With an overarching goal to provide professional, comprehensive, business focused and timely ER advice to key stakeholders in the business, this role at Carnival UK takes ownership over a high volume of complex caseloads, supporting and coaching managers, both within the shore-based and fleet teams, balancing risk to the business with proposed solutions. Key accountabilities include: + Providing expert guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practice to ensure compliance and fairness + Investigating and resolving complex employee relations issues, including disputes, grievances and disciplinary matters You will need: + A sound, up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation + A CIPD level 5 qualification or comprehensive ER experience + To demonstrate creative problem solving; comfortable and effective at negotiating and influencing and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to quickly build rapport and profile within the business as a trusted ER exper This role is a CUK09 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, fixed term basis. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home. **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 People and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Please clearly detail in your application which role you are interested in applying for. **Why Join Us?** Working with us means more than just a role in the People team. It’s about being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. 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 prizes and awards + Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers + Extensive learning and development opportunities **Take the next step** Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us. _\#LI-Hybrid_ _\#Job Functions: Human Resources;_ _\#LI-IS1_ **About Us** Holidays are one of life’s 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’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s 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’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.