People Experience Projects Lead - FTC

The Perfume Shop; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic People Experience Projects Lead to enhance employee experiences through innovative strategies in engagement, wellbeing, and diversity. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams to evolve the employer brand and implement effective communication strategies. You will also design listening strategies to gather insights and drive improvements in employee satisfaction and retention. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and inclusive environment, while enjoying a hybrid working model and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Access to Wagestream

Hybrid working model

TPS Perks for savings and discounts

Buy & Sell Holiday scheme

Life Assurance

20% staff discount

Discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in DEI & Wellbeing activities, in a similar role.
• Understanding of employee engagement theory and its practical application.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an employee listening strategy to enhance engagement.
• Deliver DEI activities and wellbeing campaigns across departments.
• Innovate employer value proposition to attract talent.

Skills

DEI & Wellbeing Activities

Employee Engagement Theory

Project Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Job description

PEOPLE EXPERIENCE PROJECTS LEAD | HIGH WYCOMBE

We’re looking for a fabulous People Experience Projects Lead to join our People Experience team and play a key role in delivering people experience projects across The Perfume Shop, focused on EVP, employee listening, engagement, wellbeing, and DEI.

You’ll work closely with the Head of People Experience, taking the lead in evolving The Perfume Shop’s employer brand and recommending how this is positively promoted via multiple channels and within the business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Consider how our EVP and employer brand social media can be communicated effectively, working with Internal Communications and Talent Acquisition & Social Media Advisor.
2. Design an effective employee listening strategy, including surveys, listening groups, candidate experience, and exit data to understand sentiment and make recommendations to People Partners for improving experience, attraction, retention, and productivity.
3. Deliver activities as part of The Perfume Shop’s DEI strategy across departments and the ASW Group.
4. Plan wellbeing activities and awareness campaigns supporting mental, physical, social wellbeing, and monitor impact through data, partnering with Retail Trust.
5. Innovate to keep The Perfume Shop’s employer value proposition competitive and attractive to talent.
6. Establish relationships with wider AS Watson teams to access expertise and showcase best practices in employer branding, wellbeing, DEI, and engagement.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Experience in DEI & Wellbeing activities, in a similar role.
• Understanding of employee engagement theory and practical application to improve engagement.
• Effective project planning skills, stakeholder engagement, and communication.
• Curiosity and interest in using data and anecdotal evidence for improvements.
• Retail experience is preferable but not essential.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Discretionary bonus sharing company success.
• Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support.
• Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote.
• Access to TPS Perks for savings and discounts.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme, Life Assurance, 20% staff discount, and discounts at Superdrug and Three Mobile.
• Support from Retail Trust and cycle-to-work scheme.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

1. Find or receive this job advert and determine fit.
2. Apply to express interest.
3. Application review, followed by a call from us.
4. Two interviews to get to know each other.
5. Begin your journey with us and share your experience.

“We’re a sociable bunch of down-to-earth people, who enjoy our work and each other’s company.”

Note: We are not accepting speculative CVs or profiles. Please refrain from contacting us directly. The Perfume Shop is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The Perfume Shop is part of AS Watson Group, operating over 16,000 stores worldwide with a revenue of US$22 billion in fiscal year 2022, serving over 5.5 billion shoppers annually through our integrated online and offline platforms.