Job Description

Your new role

Fixed term 12 months


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

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.
Interview Support: Co-interview with hiring managers, advise on effective interview techniques, take notes, and provide detailed feedback.
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

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

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

DFS Benefits
Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury's, ASOS, and IKEA Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay

About DFS

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.



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.


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