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About the Role

This specialist recruitment role within the EMEA Talent Connection Centre of Excellence supports hiring across Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI), Disney Cruise Line (DCL), and the wider Disney Experiences portfolio in EMEA office locations. The Cruise Line Recruiter will deliver end-to-end recruitment for diverse roles, focusing on operational cruise line and maritime positions, including Project Management and technical roles supporting WDI at Shipyard offices. You will also provide flexible support on wider Disney Experiences roles where required, acting as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders and HR stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for assigned roles across Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney Imagineering and wider Disney Experiences teams
Recruit for operational cruise line and maritime roles, including corporate, port-based and shipyard-based positions
Support recruitment for WDI Project Manager and specialist roles based at Shipyard offices
Select and execute effective recruitment strategies, including direct sourcing, headhunting, advertising, agencies and internal talent solutions
Act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers, providing guidance on role scope, market conditions and sourcing approaches
Attend resourcing briefings and advise on job design, role specifications and recruitment timelines
Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and relationship management
Draft engaging, on-brand job advertisements that attract high-quality and diverse candidates
Conduct CV screening, pre-screen interviews and candidate evaluations, using sound judgement and data-led decision making
Ensure ATS, recruitment systems and data processes are fully utilised and remain GDPR-compliant
Promote Disney’s employer brand through social media, networking and direct candidate engagement
Develop effective partnerships with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across EMEA
Contribute to EMEA-wide COE initiatives and continuous improvement projects as required

Requirements

Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, gained in an in-house, RPO or agency environment
Experience recruiting within Maritime, Shipping or Cruise Line environments, including shoreside operational and corporate roles
Strong experience with direct sourcing and headhunting, across specialist and hard-to-fill roles
Confidence working in a fast-paced, multinational, matrix organisation
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and AI-enabled sourcing tools
High attention to detail, strong prioritisation skills and a consistent focus on quality
Full business fluency in English
German, Italian or French language skills are a strong advantage

Skills

Direct sourcing
Headhunting
Applicant Tracking Systems
LinkedIn Recruiter
AI-enabled sourcing tools

Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Fixed Term Contract
Office-based
Hybrid

Experience Level

Experienced

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry for family and friends
Disney Discounts on designated products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups

About the Company

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us with any questions or requests.

Equal Opportunity

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong.
Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us with any questions or requests.