Job reference: FSB-PRO-006728
Closing date: 31/05/24
Department: Production
Location: Fleet - Ship Based
Employment type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Job Description

Recognised throughout the world for our elegance, style and service excellence, we have the opportunity for you to work on our iconic Cunard ships. Our amazing entertainment shows onboard Cunard don’t just happen, we have an incredible team of individuals working hard behind the scenes to provide the best there is to offer to entertain our guests with impressive shows day in, day out.  We are looking to attract the very best Assistant Manager Production - Sound to help lead these teams to deliver the West End to the Sea.

Every ship offers new experiences and different types of guest, and every cruise an opportunity to showcase your skills in all things Sound & Audio – no two entertainment programmes will ever sound the same! 

In this fantastic role at Cunard you will have the opportunity to deliver all technical aspects of the Sound operation. From designing sound for large theatre shows to exclusive cabarets and musical programmes.  Not only that, we believe in allowing everybody the opportunity to stretch themselves and allow them to grow and so you will have the chance to develop your career by deputising for the Production Manager as and when required.

As the Assistant Manager Production - Sound, you will be responsible for ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with the company’s health and safety guidelines and regulations.

Are you someone who can adapt to situations during live productions? Are you able to find practical solutions to every day challenges?  Do you work well as part of a team to provide the smoothest and best productions? Are you someone who is reliable and able to deliver the most entertaining and quality shows?

If this all resonates with you, and you have experience of the below then we want to hear from you:

  • Relevant industry qualification in Sound or relevant work experience
  • Digital mixing and processing audio systems in a live environment
  • Working with large digital equipment and production sound designs
  • Operating, maintaining and repairing sound systems
  • Good Health & Safety knowledge within Production and experience working with Risk Assessments
  • Previous experience supervising others desirable

It takes great passion and real dedication to maintain our position at the top. That’s why people are at the heart of our journey delivering the highest standards to our valued customers. With support to help you reach your potential and attractive company benefits. Join us on our journey, apply now.

We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.

During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we do we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure with us.


Crew are recommended to be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations prior to joining a ship, if available.

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