Description Cunard are a leading luxury cruise line name, 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 a Brand Partnerships Manager on a 12 month secondment to bring fresh insights and expertise to our Cunard department. Role Overview Sitting within the Brand & Product Development team, managing delivery of the brand partnerships portfolio Leading the development and delivery of the cross-channel partnership activities and ensuring contracted deliverables are fulfilled. Influencing and providing direction to the communication channel owners from Cunard and the brand partner. Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders within the brand partnerships portfolio This role is responsible for the overall relationship and activity management of our charity partner, The King's Trust Overseeing project and event management, including attending in person and representing the brand at events and key meetings This pivotal role will involve: Managing the portfolio of key brand partners to deliver mutually agreed activation plans Supporting negotiation and development of partnership activities aligned to business objectives Coordinating marketing channel owners to ensure successful activation Using insight and metrics to evaluate partnership performance This role is positioned at CUK07 level within our organisation and is available on a full‑time, 12-month secondment. We offer hybrid work including up to two days from home. What You'll Bring Experience managing and developing external partnerships, including activation delivery Marketing experience delivering fully integrated multi-channel campaigns Strong project management and event delivery capability Ability to analyse data and apply insights to improve activity About You: The Ideal Candidate Highly organised with strong relationship‑building skills Collaborative, adaptable, and confident representing the brand externally Able to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders Creative problem‑solver who can “hit the ground running” 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: https://www.carnivalukcareers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/CUK-employee-experience-guide-July-2025.pdf 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 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 Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme A friendly welcome with help settling in Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we might close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us. Recruitment Journey For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney LI-Hybrid CUK Job Functions: Marketing; Business Development; Project Management; LI-HC1