Jacqueline Thomas

Director Fleet People Operations Support @Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)

Southampton, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2024 — Present

Director Fleet People Operations Support @Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)

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As Director of Fleet People Operations Support, I provide strategic leadership across a global portfolio of services critical to fleet operations—including People Data & MI, Global Talent Partners (GTPs), Travel, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement. I shape and govern service delivery models that support the full crew lifecycle, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with international maritime standards.I lead transformation initiatives that integrate data-driven insights, technology innovation, and process optimisation to elevate the employee experience and drive enterprise-wide efficiency. Through strong stakeholder partnerships and a focus on continuous improvement, I ensure our global operations remain agile, compliant, and aligned with evolving business priorities.

EDUCATION

2011 — 2013

University of the West of England

CIPD Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management

2010 — 2011

City of Bristol College

CIPD Level 3, Certificate in Human Resource Practice

2008 — 2008

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

Managing Safely

N/A

CIPD Qualifications

Certificate in Strategic Workforce Planning

SKILLS

Technical RecruitingTupeChange ManagementHR ConsultingInterviewsLeadership DevelopmentTrainingPeople ManagementBpoOutsourcingTeam ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee TrainingCoachingCustomer ServiceHR PoliciesLeadershipStrategic HRRecruitingRecruitment AdvertisingEmployee EngagementEmployee RelationsTraining DeliveryTalent AcquisitionTeam LeadershipSuccession PlanningCall CentersSourcingManagementHuman ResourcesExecutive SearchPersonnel ManagementTalent ManagementEmployment Law

ABOUT JACQUELINE THOMAS

Senior People Operations leader in the hospitality and maritime sector, specialising in strategic workforce planning and operational excellence across complex, global environments. I lead initiatives that optimise crew deployment, elevate employee experience, and ensure compliance in highly regulated settings.With expertise in stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and process transformation, I ensure people systems support both business continuity and sustainable growth. My leadership spans AI-enabled HR solutions, DEI strategy, and internal mobility frameworks that empower talent and build resilient, future-ready teams.I thrive at the intersection of people, operations, and transformation—translating business goals into actionable strategies that deliver measurable impact. Strategic Workforce Planning AI Literacy in HR Stakeholder & Risk Management Talent Strategy & Internal Mobility DEI & Culture Transformation Process Optimisation & Change Leadership Maritime & Fleet HR Compliance

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