Executive Assistant

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Company Description

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support leadership for our International Operated Markets.

The Executive Assistant will also lend support to the wider Senior leadership team as required in-line with the overall role accountabilities set out below.

What will my accountabilities be?

  • Detailed & complex travel arrangements including travel logistics and itinerary building.
  • Maintenance of Senior Leadership Team calendar.
  • Extensive liaison and networking with Senior Leadership Team EA’s.
  • Provision of weekly updates on team projects.
  • Organize and schedule meetings:
    • Meeting room/venue availability and booking.
    • Refreshment & dietary requirements considered.
    • Specific technology available & operational to meet attendee needs.
    • Preparation and distribution of agendas, papers, information and meeting packs.
  • Frequent contact with international offices & teams.
  • Pro-active approach to administrative support for executive to optimize their time
  • Administrative support towards special projects as required.
  • Coordination of signatories for legal paperwork.
  • Compliant and timely expense claim submissions.
  • Ad-hoc duties as required by the President.

Qualifications

The ideal applicant will possess the following experience, skills and aptitude:

  • Exercises sound judgment: able to adapt quickly to changing situations.  
  • High levels of integrity: Always handles confidential & sensitive information with discretion.
  • Strong organizational skills: Ability to balance conflicting priorities and multi-task in a fast
  • paced environment
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills: Holds gravitas to engage and influence a broad range of cross functional stakeholders.
  • Tenacious and resilient: Proactive attitude and a growth mind-set who thrives on autonomy and can problem solve independently.
  • Highly resourceful team player holds outstanding organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
  • IT aptitude: Advanced MS Office skills, ability to utilize or quickly learn technology to support busines outcomes.

Additional Information

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s 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 McDonald’s or elsewhere.