Analyst, Cadet Programs

class="jobdescription"> Journey with us! 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@rcc l .com . This email is for disability-related accommodation requests only. #LI-MB4 Apply now » Apply now • Apply Now • Start applying with LinkedIn Start • Please wait... 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