McDonald’s has run its business in the UK since 1974 and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The business currently operates over 1,450 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing over 177,000 people. McDonald’s UK & Ireland has a proven track record of investing in the development of its employees and offering flexibility as part of its dedication to being a modern and progressive company. Every year, it invests over £40 million in developing people, giving every one of its employees the opportunity to take part in structured training . McDonald’s buys ingredients from over 23,000 British and Irish farmers and spends over £1.1billion annually on its food and packaging requirements. McDonald’s is committed to supporting British and Irish farmers to ensure it can continue to source many of its ingredients from the UK and Irelan d. McDonald’s is a market leader in its field, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed and restaurant experience. Re-generation of our restaurant infrastructure, covering digital ordering, re-imaging and dual-point service make working at McDonald’s more exciting than ev er! We are dedicated to using our scale for good: good for people, our industry and the planet. From bold recycling initiatives and sustainable sourcing efforts to our partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, we see every day as a chance to have a genuine impact on our customers, our people and our partn ers.We're a people business just as much as we are a restaurant business. We strive to be the most inclusive brand in the world by building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. Joining McDonald's means thinking big every day and preparing for a career that can have impact around the wo rld. Company Vision and Cul ture… Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and, in the UK, and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Irelands best-loved restaurant co mpany.McDonald’s 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 u s 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 peop le firstInc lusion: We open our doors to everyoneIn tegrity: We do the rig ht thingCom munity: We are good ne ighbours Family: We get better together The Op portunityA key role within the McDonald’s UK and Ireland Impact (Corporate Affairs) department, we are recruiting for a Communications Manager for Ireland and Northern Ireland to join the team.We are looking for a creative communicator who enjoys variety within their role and appreciates the value of relationship building and engagement. Strong knowledge and understanding of the external media and political landscape in Ireland is e ssential.This diverse role spans corporate and consumer PR as well as public affairs and internal communications, so we are looking for a well-rounded comms professional from either a PR agency or in-house background. This role leads the creation and delivery of the communications plan in Ireland, working closely to align with the strategy created at a central level. You will need to be agile to change, brilliant at building and maintaining relationships and ideally have experience managing agencies. You will actively partner with franchisees and suppliers to bring to life their stories at a community level as well as build positive relationships with journalists, elected representatives and industry stak eholders.This role will suit a motivated, self-starting individual who will enjoy the autonomy and responsibility of managing and prioritising their time and resources and leading the development and implementation of their plan, but also who will work in close collaboration with the wider Corporate Affa irs team. What will my accountabi lities be?Develop and own the communications plan for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, aligned to the wider communications plan and business objectivesWork closely with the Head of Impact & Corporate Comms, Head of Consumer PR, Head of Public Affairs, and Regional Communications to bring activations alive in IrelandPartner with, advise and provide hands-on support to franchisees on their local engage ment plansSupport the company’s business strategy including growth plans, with communications support and local engagement for new restaurant applications, openings and extended hours licensing ap plicationsCreate briefing documents and messaging for internal st akeholdersWork with our ROI and NI agencies to ensure timely, relevant and tailored expertise and activation in support of all activatesBuild positive relationships with elected representatives and other key influencers, stakeholders and j ournalistsDevelop news and content that informs a range of key audiencesSupport the press office function, and lead on reactive media enquiries relating to ROI and NI – this will include out of hou rs supportStrong written and presentation skills are essentialA full Driving Licence is essential as there will be regular travel acro ss Ireland What Team will I be a part of?Impact (Corporate Affairs) departmentFranchisees, Restaurant Managers and OperationsCommunicatio ns agenciesOffice and field based departmentsElected repre sentatives.Media and social influencers Who are m y customers?Franchisees, Restaurant Managers an d OperationsCommunicati ons agenciesOffice and field based departmentsElected repr esentatives.Media, political, industry and social influencers What background do I need to have?Demonstrate a genuine de sire to learnProcess inform ation quicklyCommunications experience in-house or at an agency level – ideally with an understanding of the hospitality / food and dri nk industriesProven media and stakeholder relationships a cross IrelandAdapt quickly and easily to new or changi ng conditionsDemonstrate a genuine desire and capacity to understand and rel ate to others Addition al Information At McDonald’s we are People from all W alks of Life... People are at the heart of e verything we do and they make the McDonal d’s experience. We e mbrace di versity and are committed to creating an i nclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serv e 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 g ive us strength.We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discriminat ion of any kind. These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningf ul role to play.We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in o ur communities, helping to develop skills and d rive 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.” #J-18808-Ljbffr
McDonald's is one of the most recognized brands in the world, and the backbone of our brand is commitment to a set of core values: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. We live by our values every day and are committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, providing quality jobs, and making opportunity open to all. Join us and you'll become part of a team that works together to provide the best customer experience. If you've visited one of our restaurants before, you’ve probably got some idea of what's involved in working here. But you might not realize the variety and scope of the role. We want every McDonald's customer to have a brilliant experience, every time they visit. That means hot food in a clean and friendly restaurant. As a Crew Member, you'll make it happen, whether you're preparing food, serving on the till, or being out in the dining areas looking after our customers' needs. You will consistently deliver the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness in the restaurant. Provide friendly, fast, and accurate service. Complete tasks and activities in line with training, company guidelines, and management direction. Follow all workplace safety, security, and food hygiene procedures. Treat all customers and colleagues with courtesy and respect while working as a supportive team member. Friendly, welcoming, courteous, and helpful behavior will come naturally to you and you’ll work well as part of a team. Effective communication skills such as attentive listening, face-to-face verbal communication, and eye contact are a must. The ability to maintain high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential. Quite simply, you'll be working in our fast-moving, high-energy environment and we’re looking for a genuine smile, enthusiasm, energy, plus an ability to connect with customers and make them feel valued. Benefits package includes: Holiday pay, Service Awards, Meal allowance, Employee discounts from top high street and online brands, and much more. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From €12.80 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40 per week Additional pay: Performance bonus Benefits: Additional leave Employee assistance program Employee discount Food allowance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Wellness program Schedule: 8-hour shift Day shift Flexitime Holidays Monday to Friday Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Knockanrahan Lower, Arklow, CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Work authorization: Ireland (preferred) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Crew Member - McDonald's #J-18808-Ljbffr
