The Opportunity

The Opportunity

• This is an exciting and dynamic role that will support the business in the journey towards a value driven and people-focused culture of care
• This is a perfect role for someone who wants to work cross functionally, is motivated by making an impact and is passionate about creating cultural change to shape the future of the workforce
• You will develop initiatives to expand and reach all areas of the business, as well as to lead the development and implementation of proactive diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• You will use external insights, work with external partners to raise expectations of the business to ensure balanced representation of all groups, elevating our employer brand reputation
• Internally you will work with stakeholders to raise awareness, challenge thinking and change behaviour to ensure we remain an attractive, progressive and diverse employer
• You will help build pride and engagement amongst our people in addition to driving our Brand Trust scores through the design and implementation of campaigns and strategies with a clear focus on bringing to life our desired culture
• This role needs someone who is not afraid of bringing in new ideas, to push the boundaries and shape the future direction of McDonalds culture

What will my accountabilities be?

• Work with the Reputation team (and wider department/functions) to understand our culture, identifying any opportunities to help us continue to move to a customer centric, values driven and people-focused culture
• Support the continued development and implementation of culture initiatives that help teams to deliver, nurture and develop our culture
• The tactical execution of our DEI strategy and People Positive Plan for Change goals, working alongside talent acquisition, talent management, HR, Reputation and Education, Learning & Development
• You will work with Reward and HR to support the development and execution of our Wellbeing strategy across our restaurants and Office teams
• Achieving improvement of the Values Index measures across the business
• You will play a key role in the Inclusion Network helping to shape the direction and ensure momentum and onwards success defined by their purpose
• Execute Employee Business Networks across the business
• Working with internal teams to communicate cultural initiatives to promote our purpose, and bring our values to life, through creative and innovative communication
• External benchmarking to ensure we always strive to lead the way in standard methodology for culture, engagement and DEI
• Execute a DEI education strategy targeting all areas of belonging
• Scope and nurture external partnerships
• Share best practice and initiatives Globally

What Team will I be a part?
Reputation, Culture and Inclusion team. The team has a varied range of responsibilities including:

• Driving culture and DEI change at all levels in the organisation
• Growing employee engagement and pride in the organisation
• Changing external perceptions of who we are as an employer to assist in attracting and retaining an agile, hardworking and diverse workforce
• Building trust in the McDonalds Brand externally and internally - to influence opinions, pride and engagement.

Who are my customers?
This role will provide you with the opportunity to connect with a wide range of individuals both in the business and outside and provides a significant development opportunity. This will enable you to develop positive relationships and will require you to be adaptable in your approach utilising many communication and engagement skills.

• People Leadership Team
• Wider People Team
• People P-Team
• Other internal teams (Comms, Franchising, Supply Chain etc.)
• Operations & franchisees
• Senior partners, Directors/Department Heads and Executive Team members
• Global Reputation Centres of Excellence
• Agency partners and third-party suppliers