Carnival

Carnival UK are looking for a capable leader to head up our test function in the Technology Portfolio Delivery Team. Our testing work is incredibly varied - from retail to medical, from financial systems to the systems that keep our business secure. In this role you would be accountable for our test practice both in terms of the work we do and the support and development of the people in the team, ensuring we continue to deliver in line with our ambitious growth plans. This includes working with a diverse range of stakeholders both within the UK and throughout the global corporation. Our testing work is not just diverse in terms of the different business capabilities we support, it's also diverse in terms of the types of testing we do. Automated and manual, functional, and non-functional - our testing team's work is richly varied and encompasses everything from integration testing to user acceptance testing and the testing of business processes. In this role you will be responsible for leading a team of permanent staff, contractors, and vendors to deliver testing activity across the portfolio. You will ensure the approach for testing is aligned with the needs of each project and its stakeholders (and ultimately: our guests). You will ensure the test process - from planning through to execution and resolution of defects - is performing well. Most importantly of all, you will support the team as our organisation goes through a period of incredible growth - building and growing our test capabilities. About You We are looking for someone with deep expertise of testing in different frameworks (waterfall/agile), different types of testing (manual / automated, functional / non-functional, SIT, UATetc), managing teams and relationships with vendors. To be successful in this role you will need to be an expert collaborator and will need to be confident working with stakeholders at all levels - both within Technology and across the wider business. Overseeing a team, this role will be responsible for setting team objectives and ways of working which are consistent with the vision and strategic objectives of the department. You will need to balance the individual requirements of the team with the demands of the business and mentor, coach, and support. You will need to manage and prioritise your own workload, communicating regularly with stakeholders to manage expectations and update on progress. Carnival UK is a rapidly expanding organisation and requests will exceed capacity. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience working in fast moving environments and how they prioritise competing demands. We are looking for someone who upholds the high standards and values we set ourselves at Carnival UK. Our culture is one of collaboration and respect and we expect our leaders to be engaging and empowering. To view the full job description follow the apply link. About Us This position has been leveled at CUK Level 6 Carnival UK is the operating company for P&O Cruises & Cunard. We provide world class cruise holidays and take enormous pride from bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain's rich seafaring heritage. That legacy of elegance and style, of beautiful ships, inspiring leadership and guest-obsessed service excellence lives on today, as we evolve ourselves for tomorrow. Working at Carnival UK means being part of a tight-knit but truly global team made up of friendly, happy, caring people. Parts of our business are incredibly diverse, but we work hard every day to promote even greater inclusion, fresh ideas and different perspectives. Whatever our role or background, we share high standards, heartfelt values and a sense of belonging. We're focused on wellbeing every day, as well as being supportive and compassionate when we need it most. As a growing business we have a big focus on developing skills and continuous learning. From formal qualification to the life lessons of worldwide travel, we offer our people a broad range of personal and professional development opportunities. All of our roles give people the chance to stretch themselves and learn from colleagues with a wealth of experience. As our business grows, we want our people to grow too. So we're determined to create opportunities for everyone to drive their development and define their own career path. "Carnival UK is committed to protecting against potential risks to safeguarding, security and/or fraud risks. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks in the event of an individual being offered the position. We will only ask about convictions which are defined as 'notprotected'. " About the Team As part of our Shared Service function, our Technology teams enable us to take our guests all over the world on our ships as well as supporting our colleagues at Carnival House and other locations globally. This encompasses everything from the design and build of new ships, to guests booking their holidays through our websites and contact centre, to ensuring that on-board applications and underlying infrastructure enable a fantastic guest experience and everything in between. Our teams manage all the tools and technologies that our shore side teams need to operate effectively and they collaborate regularly with colleagues in our North American and European sister brands across the Corporation. Technology draws on a diverse mix of skills across Architecture, Strategy & Digital, Infrastructure & Operations, Information Security, Compliance & Risk, Portfolio Management, Planning and Governance. Join us on our journey - apply now. #CUK#