Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Position is hybrid 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 a Talent Acquisition 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 Talent Acquisition 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 at every level. 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)
• 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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