P&O Cruises Crew Planning
We’re responsible for…
- Managing and developing Officer and Crew rotations for designated staff onboard vessels, to ensure the fleet is adequately staffed with qualified and trained crew, according to the complements agreed upon
- Developing contingency plans to support planned and unplanned events that can impact on crew requirements for the fleet
- Engaging with both onboard and shore management, including Global Talent Partners and the Resourcing team, and provide forecasts for new hires

Austin I Director, P&O Cruises People Operations

Meg | Lead Crew Planning Consultant (Maternity Leave)
Meg is currently renovating her house, learning new skills and has even got her own pink tool set

Ewan | Lead Crew Planning Consultant (Maternity Cover)
Ewan has completed 3 of 6 major marathons… so far

Lisa | Crew Planning Manager
Lisa has cruised on every ship in the Fleet (including 3 that we no longer have) and has QA booked for 2024

Will | Lead Crew Planning Consultant
Played for Southampton FC as a kid, and won the table tennis college national championships

Emily | Consultant
10 years’ experience in Recruitment

Stephanie | Consultant
I like to go on adventures with my little 4 year old boy

Kylie | Consultant
Served as FOH & Crew Manager for the P&O Cruises fleet between 2008 – 2013

Zoe | Consultant
Has worked for Carnival UK for 22 years and is a Mum to 2 little boys and a fur baby

Jodie | Consultant
Jodie has three children, and despises cheese and my favourite drink is tea

Lauren | Consultant
Is a fully qualified hairdresser

Vera | Consultant
Whilst working onboard Vera started and completed ‘The 50 State Quarters’ collection

Becca | Consultant
Is a dog Mum to two Cockapoos called Buddy & Nala
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