DFS Group
Recruitment Advisor
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Job Introduction
We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - 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 you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.
This role is a fixed term for 9 months
Your new role
Join our team as a Talent Advisor and play a key role in bringing exceptional people into the DFS Group. You’ll partner closely with our Talent Acquisition team to support every 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 you’re 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
- 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 within agreed time frames, providing constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
- Stakeholder Updates: Share recruitment progress and flag any potential challenges or barriers to Talent Acquisition Partners.
- Inbox & Admin Support: Manage recruitment inboxes, respond to queries, and assist Talent Partners with administrative tasks.
- Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate live dashboards, tracking active roles and progress.
- Brand Advocacy: Represent the DFS employer brand across channels such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Workplace, and Total Jobs.
- Candidate Engagement: Support Talent Partners with regular check-in calls to keep candidates informed and engaged
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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
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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
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
DFS are 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 introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.
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.
(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)
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