Analyst, Cadet Programs

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Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world

We are proud to be the vacation-industry leader with global brands — including Royal Caribbean International Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises — the most innovative fleet and private destinations and the best people Together we are dedicated to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations for our guests

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Global Marine Operations Team has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Analsyt Cadet Programs reporting to the Senior Director River Operations & Marine Training

The position is onsite and based in Weybridge UK

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the location where this position is based The position is not eligible for immigration or work-visa sponsorship now or in the future

What does the Global Marine Operations Team do?

The Marine Operations Team at Royal Caribbean Group ensures the safe reliable and efficient operation of the company’s global fleet The team oversees navigation technical operations safety regulatory compliance and crew workforce planning partnering closely with shipboard leadership and external authorities to maintain operational excellence meet maritime regulations and deliver consistently safe voyages across all brands worldwide

How you can make an impact:

The Analyst Cadet Programs provides operational administrative and program support across the Global Cadet Programme and broader maritime training initiatives This role is critical in ensuring the smooth delivery of cadet programs and supporting conversions from cadet to officer positions through proactive engagement and program enhancement

The position works closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage cadet recruitment onboarding engagement training progression compliance activities data tracking and reporting This includes supporting retention strategies building strong human connections with cadets throughout their college journey and driving continuous improvement for program success

What your day-to-day will look like:

Administer and coordinate all aspects of the Global Cadet Program including recruitment activities application tracking onboarding processes and candidate communications

Maintain accurate records of cadet documentation training milestones and progression data

Conduct proactive outreach to a pipeline of 300–400 cadets ensuring at least 2–3 touchpoints per year to monitor licensing progress compliance and career development

Serve as a liaison between cadets and Global Marine Operations to strengthen engagement and improve retention throughout their three-year college journey

Support the annual intake of approximately 80 new cadets and actively contribute to achieving conversion targets of 40% from cadet to officer roles

Assist with planning assignments placements training schedules and program enhancements across multiple regions

Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to streamline pre-onboarding activities improving efficiency and reducing administrative burden

Coordinate relationships with training providers maritime colleges academies and industry partners to ensure consistent standards and service

Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization within the cadet program and broader maritime training activities

Prepare and maintain reporting for programme compliance audit requirements and external obligations such as Tonnage Tax and Department for Transport reporting

Produce dashboards data analyses and metrics to inform stakeholders and support workforce planning objectives

How to achieve success:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Experience:

Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in administration training recruitment HR or maritime operations; exposure to cadetships or workforce planning is advantageous

Technical/Functional Skills:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel PowerPoint Teams)

Familiarity with project/workflow tools such as Smartsheet

Ability to manage large datasets accurately and deliver timely reporting

Leadership and Behavioral Competencies: Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating within a global team

Strong organizational skills and adaptability to evolving program needs

Commitment to delivering continuous improvement and optimized service levels

Agency and Third-Party Submissions: Please note this is a direct search by the Company and applications through agencies and other third parties will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited resumes Any unsolicited resumes will be considered the Company's property

We know there's a lot to consider As you go through the application process our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance and more relevant details to answer any additional questions Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group We hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions) age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status citizenship or immigration status veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support candidates with disabilities during our hiring process If you need a reasonable accommodation please reach out to us at hraccess@rcclcom This email is for disability-related accommodation requests only

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