Manager, Global Inclusion
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London, United Kingdom, N2 8AWEmployeeCompetitive
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About Us
McDonalds has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonalds is one of the UKs largest private sector employers, employing over 170,000 people.
Department OverviewJob Description
Our Global Inclusion Center of Excellence team is responsible for the enterprise-wide inclusion strategy and ensuring that each of the company’s global markets, across the three-legged stool, are supported in a culturally-relevant way. Additionally, that mitigates reputational risk.
Advancing the Golden Rule, our global framework of Inclusion is recognized as a business imperative, and as a result, this role will support the three market segments: International Operated Markets (IOM), which are comprised of wholly-owned markets, or countries in which the McDonald’s operates restaurants, International Operated Markets – Business Unit (IOM BU), which are comprised of smaller markets that are wholly-owned, and International Developmental Licensed Markets (IDL), which are markets where McDonald’s has licensed its franchising rights to strategic partners.
Reporting to the Global Director Inclusion, this manager will work closely in a collaborative environment to partner with stakeholders across IOM, IOM BU, and IDLM. The work will include assessing the markets’ Inclusion strategies against the Global Inclusion enterprise-wide strategy, helping markets obtain data to help drive decision-making and enhance market-specific plans. The Manager will be a connector across the system to drive implementation of programs, processes and frameworks that foster inclusion while managing key partnerships and resources. Additionally, the Manager will deploy inclusion initiatives that are globally scalable and locally relevant.
Duties- Responsibilities include:
- Work with Global Inclusion SMEs and market leaders to create and support market-level inclusion strategic plans based upon validated benchmarks and market-level research and ensure that market inclusion strategies appropriately are globally yet locally relevant
- Thought partner with colleagues to create reporting with relevant metrics
- Work with market leaders to effectively manage and use key external strategic partnerships to support inclusion strategic plans
- Manage relationships with cross-functional teams between and within each market as well as within the globalized functions
- Work with Global Inclusion team members and key stakeholders to build local narratives, tools and resources
Skills and Experience required:
- Significant experience working in enterprise strategy, global markets, product or organizational development
- Demonstrated experience and practice in inclusive leadership, strategy deployment, and facilitation for business results in a diverse group of international markets
- Proven record of creating and supporting market-level inclusion strategic plans based upon validated benchmarks and market-level research
- Proven experience in conducting assessments, using qualitative and quantitative metrics to inform and evaluate interventions within and across markets
- Demonstrated ability to provide cultural insights, emerging market demographic analysis, and socio‐economic conditions and indicators
- Experience designing, implementing, and executing initiatives for scale and sustainability
- Proven track record of understanding historic, contemporary, and anticipated cultural norms and socio/geo-political considerations
- Previous experience with inclusive leadership concepts as well as cross‐cultural competencies and communications
- Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge to drive the utilization of technology and digital platforms
- Proficiency in collaboration, diplomacy, and influencing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a persuasive communicator with a demonstrated ability to guide, mentor, and encourage others
- Strong relationship builder with various partners within a large and highly complex global organization
- Fluency in English required; fluency in French, German, Spanish, Chinese and/or Arabic, desirable
Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, or local equivalent) preferred
At McDonald's, we are People from all Walks of Life...
Company Vision and Culture
Our Global vision is to build a better McDonalds and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant company.
McDonalds is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and everything we do. Our culture influences the way we interact with each other, and how we interact with customers, franchisees and suppliers. Our culture motivates and inspires us to attract and retain great talent, creating positive, energising, exceptional working environment for us all.
Our values drive our culture and shape our beliefs, our priorities and our actions. They influence the decisions we make, how we treat one another and how we show up as a brand to the world.
Serve: We put our customers and our people first
Inclusion: We open our doors to everyone
Integrity: We do the right thing
Community: We are good neighbours
Family: We get better together
At McDonalds we are People from all Walks of Life...
People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonalds experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.
We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.
We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonalds or elsewhere.
Benefits
perksHybrid Working
Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.wellnessPrivate Medical Care
Corporate employees receive private medical care, either immediately or following 6 months service depending on your role.perksHoliday Allowance
Full-time office employees receive 28 days paid holiday annually, plus 2 months sabbatical per every 10 years’ service.wellnessWellness Benefits
Your wellbeing matters. Enjoy access to wellbeing resources, mental health support, and initiatives designed to help you feel your best – in and out of work.perksPension & Life Assurance
Access our stakeholder pension scheme alongside Life Assurance cover if you contribute a minimum of 3%.perksCareer Growth
We highly value talent and believe in helping our people grow. We support career progression through mentorship, training and leadership development opportunities.wellnessValues Heroes
We live by our values and we reward those who demonstrate their commitment to them.perksPerformance Reviews & Bonus
Your performance will be reviewed formally every 6 months and pay is reviewed annually based on performance. There is also potential to receive an annual bonus each year.perksMeals at Work
You can choose food from our restaurant menu on your break and can even try the latest promotions.recognitionLength of service
Your length of service doesn’t go unnoticed – we reward you with monetary benefits for long service.perksPay & Perks
Receive competitive pay and a range of exclusive perks, including employee discounts and an on-site gym at our Head Office.perksEmployee Discounts
Benefit from our generous employee discount scheme, covering a range of retailers and services across the UK.perksSummer Fridays
Summer Fridays allow our Corporate Careers teams to finish early, every Friday, during the summer months.Manager, Global Inclusion
- Location:
- London, United Kingdom, N2 8AW
- Contract Type:
- Employee
- Pay:
- Competitive
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What are the pay rates at McDonald’s?
Our pay rates differ from role to role, but we always ensure that these rates remain competitive. Alongside this, we also offer a wide range of benefits including holiday and sick pay, and employee discounts that offer savings at over 1,600 retailers.
Does McDonald's offer flexible working?
Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid working model with 3 days in the office to foster collaborative team environment and 2 days remote to support work/ life balance.
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How much holiday am I entitled to?
All full-time members of the Head Office team get 28 days paid holiday as well as bank holidays on top. For part-time workers, holiday will be determined on a pro-rata basis.
What do I wear in the office?
At our Head Office, we have a Dress for your Day Policy - the bottom line is that we want you to be empowered to make the decisions that meet the needs of your day.
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I want my pronouns to be known if I get this role, is this possible?
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Due to the high level of applications we receive not everyone will receive individual feedback. This depends on where you are in our process and this could potentially be written or over the phone.
Are there any wellbeing services I can access?
Yes! McDonald’s has a wellbeing hub on the staff website and our colleagues have access to the Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which is run by AXA health care, offering a variety of services.
Is there opportunity for progression at McDonald’s?
Definitely. We highly value talent and always aim to encourage employees to remain within our business. To put it into perspective, half of our Executive Team started their career in restaurants. At McDonald’s, there are no limits to how far or fast you can progress.
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