Location: London, UK (High Rd Great N Rd, N2 8AN)
Company: McDonald’s Corporation – International Office
Type: Full-Time | Grade: G4
About McDonald’s
At McDonald’s, creating a positive impact is part of our daily mission. Rooted in our values—service, integrity, inclusivity, and community—we use our global scale to create value for people and the planet. From the Ronald McDonald House Charities to climate action and packaging sustainability, we work to build a more sustainable and equitable world.
Role Overview
The Manager – International Sustainability & Social Impact will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing sustainability and social impact strategies across McDonald’s International Operated Markets (IOM). Reporting to the Director of International Sustainability & Social Impact, this position supports internal alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and program delivery in areas like packaging, ESG, nutrition, community impact, and legislative compliance (e.g., CSRD, CS3D, PPWR).
The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking, communication skills, data literacy, and project management capabilities, with strong knowledge of sustainability in the restaurant or food industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Align regional and global strategies by collecting and leveraging market insights.
- Lead internal communications and engagement initiatives for sustainability and social impact, including presentations, event planning, and market alignment meetings.
- Project manage regional initiatives in response to new or emerging regulations, ensuring cohesive cross-market responses.
- Provide tools and strategic guidance to embed sustainability into market planning processes.
- Support collaboration with ESG, supply chain, restaurant operations, and marketing teams.
- Guide markets in measuring local impact and using global data and KPIs for continuous improvement.
- Act as a key liaison to global ESG reporting teams and advise on market-level reporting.
- Be a thought partner to subject-matter experts and business segment leaders.
Qualifications
- Experience in sustainability or social impact strategy, ideally within the corporate or consulting environment.
- Familiarity with EU sustainability legislation (CSRD, CS3D, PPWR) and global ESG frameworks.
- Proven ability to translate complex issues into simple, strategic communications and guidance.
- Strong presentation and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated project management and cross-functional team leadership experience.
- Data-literate and able to extract and interpret insights from impact metrics.
- Knowledge of sustainability in the food service, FMCG, or restaurant sectors is highly valued.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic, proactive thinker with enterprise mindset.
- Effective collaborator with a track record of influencing across functions and cultures.
- Comfortable operating in matrixed, fast-paced, global environments.
- Culturally agile and experienced working across geographies and time zones.
Why Join McDonald’s?
McDonald’s is committed to equity, inclusion, and meaningful change. We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where people of all backgrounds thrive and contribute to impactful work—locally and globally.
How to Apply
Visit the McDonald’s Careers Portal and search for “Manager – International Sustainability & Social Impact” to submit your application.
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