Build Internal Organizational Capabilities

• Creates enterprise-aligned capability frameworks that describe the knowledge, skills, behaviors, processes and enabling conditions required for success.
• Works with functional and business leaders to prioritize capability gaps and shape integrated solutions across talent, learning, leadership, process and organization levers.
• Supports workforce capability planning by clarifying future work, pivotal roles, critical skills and the organizational implications of strategic priorities.
• Designs repeatable toolkits, playbooks and leader resources that enable consistent application across EMEA while allowing appropriate market adaptation.
• Partners with learning, talent, workforce planning and functional experts to ensure capability building is connected to real work and business outcomes.
• Develops the confidence and skill of HR leaders and HR partners to diagnose organizational issues and use core organizational capability methods appropriately.
• Designs and facilitates practical learning, peer clinics and case-based sessions that build applied expertise rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
• Provides coaching and quality assurance on significant organizational capability projects led by HR or business teams.

Deliver for Key Stakeholders

• Builds trusted partnerships with EMEA executives, discipline leaders, market leaders, HR leaders and global centers of expertise.
• Frames complex organizational issues clearly, presents evidence-based choices and makes pragmatic recommendations suited to the operating context.
• Leads senior stakeholder discussions and workshops with confidence, neutrality and disciplined follow-through.
• Manages a portfolio of concurrent initiatives, clarifying scope, outcomes, governance, resources, risks, dependencies and milestones.
• Ensures high-quality, timely outputs including diagnostic summaries, design options, decision papers, workshop materials, organization blueprints and implementation plans.
• Handles sensitive organizational information with sound judgment, discretion and respect for confidentiality.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Business, Management or a related field, with at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in organizational development, organization design, transformation, talent or a closely related discipline.
• Advanced degree or recognized professional qualification in organizational development, organization design, change management, coaching or facilitation is preferred.
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in organizational capability, with evidence of leading multiple complex interventions from diagnosis and design through implementation and adoption.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders in a large, matrixed and geographically diverse organization. EMEA or multi-country experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in hospitality, consumer services, retail or another operationally intensive, people-led environment is advantageous.

Required Organizational Capability Expertise

• Organization diagnosis: assesses strategy, structure, governance, work processes, leadership practices, talent and culture to identify root causes rather than symptoms.
• Operating model and organization design: translates strategy into clear accountabilities, layers, spans, interfaces, governance forums and ways of working.
• Capability strategy and architecture: defines the organizational and functional capabilities required for future success, identifies gaps and shapes practical build, buy, borrow or partner responses.
• Role, accountability and decision clarity: applies fit-for-purpose methods such as role charters, responsibility mapping, decision rights and governance design.
• Team and leadership effectiveness: designs and facilitates interventions that improve alignment, trust, collaboration, decision quality and execution across leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Facilitation and consulting: leads executive workshops, manages competing perspectives, frames choices, challenges constructively and builds commitment to action.

Location

At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

WHY JOIN MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL?

Marriott International has been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2026 by Great Place to Work®. This is a reflection of our people-first culture, commitment to wellbeing, and collaborative workplace. This accolade joins a growing list of regional honors, reinforcing our dedication to creating an exceptional environment where associates thrive.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.