Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant

The Opportunity 
Are you ready to shape the future of workplace culture This is your chance to step into a high-impact role where youll champion a values-led people-first approach that puts care inclusion and purpose at the heart of everything we do. Youll work across teams to drive meaningful cultural change designing and delivering initiatives that embed diversity equity and belonging into the core of our business.

Youll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to challenge thinking raise expectations and elevate our employer brand. From leading inclusive campaigns to sparking behaviour change and building pride across our workforce your work will help us remain a progressive trusted and inspiring place to work. Were looking for someone bold creative and unafraid to push boundariesready to shape the future of work at McDonalds.

What will my accountabilities be

Strategy & Leadership

• Co-develop and lead the execution of McDonalds DEI strategy aligned with global goals and the People Positive Plan.
• Coordinate and coach the Inclusion team to deliver high-impact work.
• Share insights and best practices across global markets.

Culture & Engagement

• Design initiatives that embed our values and drive a people-first customer-centric culture.
• Collaborate with the Reputation team and wider business to strengthen our cultural identity.
• Improve Values Index and Brand Trust scores through targeted campaigns.
• Communicate our purpose through creative engaging storytelling.

Inclusion & Belonging

• Lead the Inclusion Network and Employee Business Networks.
• Deliver a DEI education strategy that promotes belonging at every level.
• Build strategic external partnerships to amplify our inclusion efforts.
• Benchmark against best practice to keep us ahead in DEI and engagement.

What Team will I be a part

You will be part of the markets People Team and will report to the Reputation Inclusion and Corporate Partnership Lead

Who are my customers

Customers of this role will include our Franchisees Directors and our UK & Ireland Executive.  The role will liaise heavily with other leaders from across the organisation as well as global colleagues.  

Qualifications :

What background would we expect you to have

Youll likely come from a background in people culture or DEI ideally within a large complex organisation. You may have experience in HR communications social impact or organisational psychology with a strong track record of leading cross-functional projects and driving cultural or behavioural change. Youre confident working with senior stakeholders skilled at building partnerships and comfortable navigating fast-paced environments. Whether through engagement wellbeing or inclusion you know how to turn strategy into action and create meaningful impact.

• Inclusive Leader  You bring deep hands-on experience in DEI and cultural transformation. You lead with empathy inspire others and have a proven track record of embedding inclusion into organisational strategy and practice. You inspire others lead with empathy and bring deep DEI expertise.
• Commercially Savvy  You balance strategic vision with practical delivery and business impact.
• Effective Communicator  You simplify complexity and motivate through clear compelling messaging.
• Creative Problem Solver  You think big act fast and link people strategies to performance.
• Collaborative Partner  You build strong relationships and share knowledge to drive results.
• Self-Starter  Youre proactive adaptable and thrive in dynamic fast-moving environments.

Additional Information :

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time