Head of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition and Sustainability (Interim 12 months fix term)

McDonald's

United Kingdom
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Director level senior leadership experience
Complex high-risk food environment expertise
Incident leadership and crisis management
** McDonald's is seeking an Interim Head of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Sustainability for a 12-month term in the UK. The role requires a senior leader to oversee the strategy for product quality and sustainability, ensuring compliance and safety across the supply chain. **

Job Summary

  • The role holds ultimate accountability for ensuring all products supplied to McDonald's UK & Ireland meet the highest standards of safety, quality, legality, and nutritional compliance.
  • This position provides strategic leadership for sustainable agriculture and responsible sourcing, driving continuous improvement in animal health, welfare, and environmental performance.
  • The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplinary function while partnering with global teams, franchisees, suppliers, and regulators to embed a strong food safety culture.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** McDonald's is seeking an Interim Head of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Nutrition, and Sustainability for a 12-month term in the UK. The role requires a senior leader to oversee the strategy for product quality and sustainability, ensuring compliance and safety across the supply chain. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Director level senior leadership experience
  • Complex high-risk food environment expertise
  • Incident leadership and crisis management
  • Supply chain governance and risk management
  • Regulatory engagement with external bodies

Nice-to-have

  • Multi-disciplinary team development skills
  • Data-led decision-making at scale
  • Inclusive and decisive leadership style
  • Global sustainability priority alignment

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Food Science or equivalent
  • Advanced HACCP and food safety credentials
  • Proven director-level senior leadership experience

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