Privacy Manager

Carnivalukcareers; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cruise company in Southampton is seeking a Privacy Manager to support its Global Ethics & Compliance department. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model and involves conducting Privacy-by-Design activities, advising stakeholders on data protection, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of UK/EU privacy laws and experience with various risk assessments. The company offers attractive benefits, including employee discounts and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Company paid Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Parental and adoption leave

Employee Shares Plan

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK/EU privacy and data protection laws.
• Experience of conducting DPIAs, PIAs, LIAs in large organizations.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Privacy-by-Design activities.
• Advising business stakeholders on data protection risks.
• Maintaining accurate records of data protection assessments.

Skills

Understanding of UK/EU privacy laws

Experience in conducting DPIAs

Communication skills

Education

BCS/ISEB Data Protection Practitioner or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival Corporation, we are seeking a Privacy Manager to join our Global Ethics & Compliance department and bring fresh insights and expertise. Carnival Corporation is the largest operator of cruise companies in the world, 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.

Working within the Privacy team, you’ll contribute to the running of the Privacy by Design activities and integration of Privacy by Design principles—providing expert advice on data protection practices, supporting on and delivering risk assessments, and promoting a culture of privacy awareness that helps protect our guests, employees, and operations. This role is offered on a two‑year fixed‑term basis, supporting the delivery of our strategic business goals during an exciting period of transformation. It is positioned at CUK08 level within our organisation and is available on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis for two years. We offer hybrid work, including up to two days from home.

This Pivotal Role Will Involve

• Conducting Privacy‑by‑Design activities across Carnival UK, including DPIAs and LIAs.
• Advising business stakeholders on data protection risks and mitigation strategies.
• Supporting the delivery of Privacy by Design training and coaching across the business.
• Maintaining accurate records of data protection assessments and contributing to process improvements.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong understanding of UK/EU privacy and data protection laws and best practices.
• Experience of conducting DPIAs, PIAs, LIAs, and other privacy risk assessments in large or complex organisations.
• Commitment to professional development through evidence of relevant qualifications or courses (e.g., BCS/ISEB Data Protection Practitioner or IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent work‑based experience).
• Ability to communicate complex legal and technical concepts to diverse audiences.

About You: The Ideal Candidate

• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to privacy compliance.
• Confidence to speak up, share ideas, and ask the right questions.
• Meticulous attention to detail, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate records and rigorously following processes to ensure compliance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across teams.

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 Privacy by Design and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers.
• Annual bonus.
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme.
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events and charity partner fundraisers.
• 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.
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme.

Recruitment Journey

For more information on your recruitment journey, please visit https://bit.ly/CUKCandidateJourney.

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 for 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.