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McDonald’s; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Location Planning Analyst to join their Development team in Camden Town. You will be responsible for analyzing data to support strategic decisions regarding new restaurant opportunities. The ideal candidate has a degree in a numerate discipline and excellent analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, promoting a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK & Ireland geography and the restaurant/retail sector.
• Experience working with customer, transactional, and market data.
• Ability to cross-match datasets and reconcile differences.

Responsibilities

• Analyse internal and external data to support decision-making.
• Re-assess sales and impact estimates for pipeline sites.
• Maintain and enhance databases covering our estate.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Strong reporting and communication skills

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Job description

Overview

Were looking for a Location Planning Analyst to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of restaurant development across the UK and Ireland. This is a unique opportunity to be part of our highly successful Development team, supporting the acquisition and growth of new restaurants. Youll play a key role in evaluating new opportunities, analysing data, and influencing strategic decisions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analyse internal and external data to support decision-making and strategy development.
• Re-assess sales and impact estimates for pipeline sites as part of the re-approval process.
• Maintain and enhance databases covering our estate, competitors, and other points of interest.
• Track and report on competitor activity, providing insights into their strategy.
• Collaborate with external consultants and data suppliers to maximise value.
• Monitor post-opening performance and provide actionable insights to inform future strategy.
• Respond to wider business requests for geo-demographic data and analysis.
• A degree in a numerate discipline (e.g. Business Management, Economics, Geography, GIS).
• Strong understanding of UK & Ireland geography and the restaurant/retail sector.
• Excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience working with customer, transactional, and market data.
• Ability to cross-match datasets and reconcile differences.
• Strong reporting and communication skills to deliver influential insights.
• Self-starter with excellent time management and a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to our core values and delivering outstanding customer service.
• Full UK driving licence (beneficial but not essential).

About Us

McDonald's has run its business in the UK since 1974 and currently operates over 1500 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 170,000 people. Our Global vision is to build a better McDonald’s and in the UK and Ireland we are working hard to be the UK & Ireland’s best-loved restaurant company.

Culture and Diversity

McDonald’s is defined by its culture. Our culture shapes and informs everything we think and do. Our values are Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family. We are committed to an inclusive culture and to creating an environment where everyone can be their best authentic self. We embrace diversity and do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination. We are committed to developing skills and opportunities that help people succeed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package including bonus.
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued.
• Hybrid working, with a mix of office three days per week and remote two days. This role can be based in our London or Leeds office.