Talent Advisor

Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company

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- three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.

At DFS Group, everyone plays a part.

Whether youresupportingour brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail.Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Your new role Fixed term 12 months , part time 25 hours Join our team as a Talent Advisor and play a key role in bringing exceptional people into the DFS Group.Youll partner closely with our Talent Acquisition team tosupportevery stage of the recruitment journey from spotting great candidates and conducting phone screens to coordinating offers, onboarding new hires, and keeping our talent pipeline thriving.If youre passionate about people and love making an impact on how a business grows, this is the perfect opportunity to shine.

What you'll be doing Key Responsibilities Source & Screen: Shortlist applications, conduct telephone screens, and arrange interviews to ensure top candidates meet with our hiring managers.

Proactive Talent Pooling: Build and maintain talent pipelines through CV databases, LinkedIn, networking events, and our ATS, helping to reduce time-to-hire.

Candidate Care: Keep the ATS updated and communicate with all candidates withinagreedtime frames, providing constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Stakeholder Updates:Sharerecruitment progress and flag any potential challenges or barriers to Talent Acquisition Partners.

Inbox & AdminSupport: Manage recruitment inboxes,respondto queries, and assist Talent Partners with administrative tasks.

Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate live dashboards, trackingactiveroles and progress.

Brand Advocacy: Represent the DFS employer brand across channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Workplace, and Total Jobs.

Candidate Engagement:SupportTalent Partners with regular check-in calls to keep candidates informed and engaged The role is for you if Have exceptional communication and organisational skills Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Are skilled at multitasking and managing a variety of responsibilities at once Consistently deliver high-quality results efficiently, even under tight deadlines Experienced in recruitment retail or logistics preferred but not essential What Will Help You Thrive in This Role Sharp attention to detail Genuine passion for personal growth and delivering an exceptional candidate experience Self-motivated and resourceful, with strong problem solving skills Curious and data-savvy, able to interpret and act on basic recruitment numbers Everyone Welcome Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work.

We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks.

We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. xwzovoh

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you