Position is in Weybridge UK
Journey with us!
Royal Caribbean Group is the world’s largest cruise line It couldn’t be a more exciting time to join a global business that is blazing a trail in the travel industry right now
Our shipboard TA team have an exciting career opportunity for an Associate Sourcer to join them in creating magic on the seas!
We are pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent career development opportunities each offering unique ways to explore the world
Position Summary
The Recruitment Sourcer plays a vital role in supporting global shipboard hiring by using creative sourcing techniques and building strong proactive talent pipelines
This role is all about finding and attracting great people for shipboard roles focusing on skilled trade professionals ie electricians plumbers mechanics maintenance and Engineers
You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring teams to keep a steady flow of talent coming in and help the business stay competitive in a fast‑paced global market
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development
Sources candidates through various channels including social media job boards talent pools referrals
- and direct sourcing techniques
- Get creative with sourcing strategies to attract great candidates for shipboard roles globally - from high‑volume to more niche positions
Builds and maintains talent pipelines for critical shipboard roles- so we’re always ready to meet current and future hiring needs
- Posts job advertisements across multiple platforms to ensure our roles stand out in the right talent markets
Candidate Screening & Evaluation
Conducts initial candidate screenings to understand skills experience
- and overall fit for marine shipboard roles
- Ensures job descriptions and role expectations are clearly communicated to all candidates
Working with Others & Knowing the Market
- Partners with recruitment team to identify sourcing gaps and share ideas to strengthen talent pipelines
Build relationships with universities industry bodies and government organisations to support talent attraction (career fairs job fairs employment portals etc- )
Keep up to date with hiring trends labour markets and competitor activity- and share insights to help improve how we recruit
Candidate Experience & Employer Brand
Help create a positive candidate experience through clear
- timely communication and support throughout the hiring journey
Represents the company at career fairs recruitment events- and professional networking opportunities
Data Management & Performance Analytics
- Maintains accurate candidate data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensures proper documentation of all recruitment activities
- Monitors and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational business goals are consistently met
Experience / Skills
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience sourcing candidates in a high‑volume recruitment environment (global experience is a plus)
Experience recruiting for skilled trade professionals ie electricians plumbers mechanics maintenance etc and/or Engineers ie electrical- mechanical & technical
A solid understanding of sourcing techniques talent mapping and building proactive talent pools- with the curiosity and creativity to find great people - even for those hard‑to‑fill roles
Experience sourcing within the marine cruising- engineering or medical sectors preferred
Ability to analyse recruitment data generate reports- and track what’s working
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with others and building relationships
Comfortable working in a fast‑moving- multicultural environment where priorities can change
Experience with ATS platforms job boards and social media along with Microsoft Office (Excel Word- PowerPoint)
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'll 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 colour religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation sexuality gender identity or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by law Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment
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