Marketing Placement

Embark on a 12-month transformative journey at Hilton's Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Headquarters in Watford. This Corporate Placements Programme in the Marketing Department offers:

• Structured Learning: A framework of learning and development opportunities, business support activities, and ownership of project-based initiatives.
• Operational Experience: Full integration into Team Hilton, connecting with professionals and gaining insight into Marketing and at least one other business area.
• Real-World Projects: Apply your skills on business-driven projects to reinforce learning.
• World-Class Training: Access Hilton University’s e-learning modules and business library.
• Personalised Guidance: Benefit from regular feedback and coaching.
• Hilton Perks: Including the Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program for reduced hotel rates.
• Location: EMEA Headquarters in Watford, with some flexibility. On-site benefits include a subsidised restaurant, games area, and free gym.

Placement Opportunities

Several placement opportunities are available within the Marketing department:

Brand Marketing

• Develop marketing campaigns and activate partnerships.
• Carry out administrative and support activities, with ownership of project-based initiatives.
• Develop marketing and partnership strategies to drive brand consideration across key markets (UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany).
• Support the team in developing internal communications.

Destination Marketing

• Support the UK and Ireland team in delivering regional marketing and eCommerce strategies to drive direct revenue.
• Work across loyalty, partnerships, campaigns, content, SEO, performance advertising, web retailing, and social media.
• Support the team in cultivating and leveraging relationships with Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs) and travel authorities.
• Perform campaign execution for assigned destinations and ensure tailored annual marketing plans.
• Support with the storytelling of digital performance and co-operative initiatives.
• Present regular business reviews and strategic insights.

Loyalty

• Oversee initiatives to drive the growth and engagement of the Hilton Honors membership base across EMEA.
• Oversee and evolve the hotel-level Hilton Honors Champion programme.
• Support the execution of Honors member email communications, including content planning and managing the design process.
• Support team initiatives aimed at driving Hilton Honors performance on-property.

Digital Content, AI Discovery & Social

• Gain hands-on experience across content marketing, SEO, AI discovery, social media, and digital analytics.
• Create and optimise digital content across Hilton.com.
• Support SEO and AI discovery initiatives.
• Assist with social media planning, trend analysis, and content coordination.
• Research emerging AI and search trends.

What We’re Looking For

• A current bachelor’s or master’s student completing a degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• For Brand, Destination, and Loyalty Marketing: a Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Media Studies, Business, or related degree is preferred.
• Availability to begin full-time employment on 5th July 2027, for a full-time 12-month placement.
• Must have the independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the placement (not eligible for visa sponsorship).
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and clear communication.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with strong interpersonal skills.
• For Brand, Destination, and Loyalty: knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and numerical understanding.
• For Digital Content, AI Discovery & Social: strong interest in digital marketing, content, SEO, AI, social media, and emerging technologies; analytical mindset with curiosity.
• A genuine interest in Marketing.

Selection Process

• Online assessments.
• In-person or virtual interview.

Submissions close on Sunday 1st November 2026.