Job Title
Search Marketing Manager at Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)
Job Description
Carnival UK is seeking an experienced Search Marketing Manager to take ownership of our paid search strategy for P&O Cruises. This is an excellent opportunity for a search marketing professional, ideally from an agency background ready to transition into an in‑house leadership role with greater strategic influence.
Role Overview
* End‑to‑end ownership: move from managing multiple clients to shaping the paid search strategy for one of the UK’s most iconic travel brands.
* Significant responsibility: manage a multi‑million‑pound paid search budget and deliver measurable impact.
* Leadership development: gain line‑management experience by coaching and mentoring a Senior Search Marketing Executive.
* Direct collaboration: work closely with major partners such as Google and Microsoft to implement best‑in‑class strategies.
Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK08 and offered as a full‑time permanent position. We offer hybrid work including up to two days a week from home.
What We’re Looking For
* Demonstrable experience managing large‑scale PPC campaigns and significant budgets.
* Advanced knowledge of Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and related tools.
* Strong analytical capability and the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
* A strategic mindset with an understanding of cross‑channel marketing.
About You
* Proactive and confident in sharing ideas, raising concerns, and leading by example.
* Build inclusive, collaborative relationships and foster team development.
* Embrace continuous improvement and stay current with industry trends.
* Empower others through coaching, mentoring, and creating a high‑performance environment.
Why Join Us
* 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.
* On‑site restaurant offering range of healthy cooked and grab‑and‑go meals.
* Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal.
Ready to Lead
If guiding a multi‑million‑pound search marketing function to new heights excites you, we’re eager to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with us, where your performance‑led leadership will make a difference in our shared success.
Recruitment Journey
For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney.
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