People Project Support

at  DFS

Your new role
Are you passionate about supporting people-focused projects and driving positive change across a team? We’re looking for a motivated People Project Support professional to join our Group People Team. In this role, you will collaborate with our Centres of Excellence, Business Partners, and leaders to deliver impactful projects that enhance our colleagues’ experience across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting group-wide People projects by creating and maintaining project plans, ensuring successful and timely project delivery.
• Assisting the Senior Planning & Project Support Manager and People Team Leaders in executing the Colleague Experience programme, with the goal of enhancing the colleague experience throughout the Group.
• Collaborating with Business Leaders and HR Business Partners to manage people change processes from concept to execution.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships within the Group People team, ensuring projects align with established policies and processes.
• Supporting communication and engagement efforts for key Group People projects to maintain clarity and connection across teams.
• Establishing strong working relationships with new and evolving project teams, acting as the primary contact for the projects you support.
• Ensuring projects operate within agreed principles, scopes, and cost measures.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve standard processes and document templates.
• Analysing and interpreting data to support the People Data & Insight Partner, contributing to regular dashboards, trend predictions, and pattern identification to drive data-led decision-making.
• Demonstrating emotional intelligence in interactions with Group and Brand teams.
• Maintaining a high level of organisation, flexibility, and teamwork to support various business change programmes as needed.

The role is for you if…

• You have practical experience in key People processes and practices and are eager to apply your knowledge to support impactful projects.
• You can quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and simply.
• You have a good understanding of Employment Relations and Employment Law, with basic knowledge of individual and collective consultation.
• You’re organised and able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities effectively.
• You can work well with ambiguity and handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
• You’re proactive, able to use your initiative, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• You’re comfortable with data analysis and can translate insights into clear, engaging, and actionable reports.

DFS Benefits

• 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
Did you know a DFS sofa is in one-third of Britain’s homes?
Since 1969, we’ve been creating, marketing, and selling sofas that reflect people’s unique styles and tastes. We’ve always led the market, bringing comfort and great design to communities both online and in person.
We’re the UK’s leading sofa retail specialist, but here’s the secret to our success - it’s our people. They’re at the heart of what we do, and together, they’re crafting us towards our ambitious future.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting group-wide People projects by creating and maintaining project plans, ensuring successful and timely project delivery.
• Assisting the Senior Planning & Project Support Manager and People Team Leaders in executing the Colleague Experience programme, with the goal of enhancing the colleague experience throughout the Group.
• Collaborating with Business Leaders and HR Business Partners to manage people change processes from concept to execution.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships within the Group People team, ensuring projects align with established policies and processes.
• Supporting communication and engagement efforts for key Group People projects to maintain clarity and connection across teams.
• Establishing strong working relationships with new and evolving project teams, acting as the primary contact for the projects you support.
• Ensuring projects operate within agreed principles, scopes, and cost measures.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to improve standard processes and document templates.
• Analysing and interpreting data to support the People Data & Insight Partner, contributing to regular dashboards, trend predictions, and pattern identification to drive data-led decision-making.
• Demonstrating emotional intelligence in interactions with Group and Brand teams.
• Maintaining a high level of organisation, flexibility, and teamwork to support various business change programmes as needed

The role is for you if…

• You have practical experience in key People processes and practices and are eager to apply your knowledge to support impactful projects.
• You can quickly establish strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and simply.
• You have a good understanding of Employment Relations and Employment Law, with basic knowledge of individual and collective consultation.
• You’re organised and able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities effectively.
• You can work well with ambiguity and handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
• You’re proactive, able to use your initiative, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• You’re comfortable with data analysis and can translate insights into clear, engaging, and actionable reports