Animal Welfare Strategist

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom McDonald's Full time

About Us

McDonald’s is a market leader in the UK, striving for the highest standard of quality, speed, and restaurant experience. With over 1,450 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving almost four million customers daily, we recognize our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities.

We're committed to building diverse teams who create delicious, feel-good moments that are easy for everyone to enjoy. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable agriculture and animal welfare within the industry.

The Opportunity

This position will lead the development and implementation of McDonald’s UK & Ireland’s agriculture strategy, focusing on animal health and welfare, environmental improvements, and enhancing skills and knowledge for young farmers.

You'll engage with departments across the business and supplier base to deliver Farm Forward objectives and provide technical direction to meet sustainable sourcing requirements. Representing McDonald's, you'll influence senior stakeholders across the food and farming industry, Government, NGOs, and customer base.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the Progressive Young Farmers Programme, working closely with the Agriculture Coordinator (Supplier Secondee).
  • Strategically manage and continuously develop relevant Plan for Change goals, including Scope 3 FLAG emissions, regenerative agriculture, and young talent.
  • Sustainably source ingredients from over 23,000 British and Irish farmers, spending over £1.1 billion annually on food and packaging requirements.
  • Manage research and innovation projects with key partners, translating and implementing learnings and measuring results.
  • Provide ad-hoc technical agriculture support to the UK and Ireland Supply Chain Department and wider business.

Requirements

  • Agriculture or Agri-food degree or equivalent.
  • Significant experience within a related agriculture or Agri-food industry with a track record of delivery.
  • Proven ability to lead, influence, and motivate colleagues and suppliers to high performance.
  • Budgeting competence and commercial understanding.
  • Computer literate, proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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