Executive Assistant

Job title:

Executive Assistant

Company

McDonald’s

Job description

Company DescriptionMcDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive Thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway.McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.Check out the McDonald’s to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy.Job DescriptionWhat is the purpose of this role?To provide executive support to the above 2 executive leaders.What team will I be part of?You will predominately be part of the LIOM Segment Team and form part of their Shoreditch community and connections. For support and awareness, you will also be included in relevant communications for Global Technology.Who will my customers be?Our stakeholders include:

• IOM President and team
• IOM Segment leadership -Market MD, Market CIO’s and Market Tech Leadership, IOM BU Tech Leadership team
• Senior Director Leadership team
• Global Technology Exec Leadership team (ELT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and extended leadership
• Shoreditch Executives and teams
• Other Executive Assistants
• Department Heads
• US Market – President, Market MD, Market CIO’s and teams

What will my key accountabilities be?Delivering first class Executive support by:

• Performing extensive global travel arrangements for the 2 leaders (including arranging visa’s if necessary)
• Performing extensive diary management for the 2 leaders
• Awareness of each leaders’ rhythms of business or reporting cadence to support calendar management
• Clarifying meeting chair for leadership meetings and agreeing with leader as required
• Working from the Shoreditch office to support in-person co-ordination on Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursday and on any specific dates as agreed.
• Planning and organisation of global meetings including; venue search and booking, issuing invitations and tracking acceptances, budget control
• Preparing and submitting expenses for the 2 leaders ahead of credit card payment due dates
• Instilling a pro-active approach to administrative support for the 2 leaders in order to optimise their time.
• Acting as first point of contact and central information point for the 2 leaders availability
• Sending out communications on behalf of the 2 leaders as and when required
• Preparing and collating documentation as and when required
• Managing and maintaining the team contact and email distribution lists as agreed
• Preparing boardroom / meeting rooms for meetings to include video conferencing, refreshments etc.
• Receiving and welcoming visitors
• Building strong relationships with our stakeholders, internal and external as required
• Maintaining and building relationships with EA Community
• Maintaining and building relationships with Office management in Shoreditch, MHQ and market offices

Qualifications

• Required to use own initiative and be a driven self-starter
• Demonstrate a flexible and organised way of working; the candidate will need to consider extensive and changing time zones, remote teams, moving deadlines etc
• Portray a professional image of the team and company to our customers, both internal and external
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Uphold confidentiality principles
• Maintain the commercially sensitive nature of information
• Knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook & Mail Suite
• Experience in booking extensive and complex travel itineraries

Additional InformationMcDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:48:43 GMT

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