Howden Joinery Limited

Kick-start your career in Digital, Technology & Product Delivery Location: Raunds, Northamptonshire. Are you curious about how websites, apps and digital systems are created and improved? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with people and turning ideas into action? If you're looking for your first step into the world of Digital Product Management, this could be the perfect opportunity. At Howdens, we're looking for an ambitious Junior Product Owner to join our Digital & Business Systems team. This is a fantastic development role designed for individuals at the start of their career who are eager to learn, grow and gain hands on experience in digital transformation, technology delivery and product ownership. This is a permanent full time opportunity based from our Raunds office in Northamptonshire. You must live within 60 minutes of us. Full UK driving license is required. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. What you'll be doing Working alongside experienced Product Owners, you'll learn how digital products are shaped, prioritised and delivered across the business Support the development of digital products and business systems Gather and document business requirements Help turn ideas into user stories and product backlog items Work closely with stakeholders across the business Take part in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews and retrospectives Support testing and the successful launch of new features Use data and analytics to understand performance and identify opportunities Research market trends, competitor activity and customer needs Contribute ideas that improve the customer and colleague experience You might be Someone with A Levels or equivalent and a genuine interest in technology or a recent graduate in a STEM-related subject Looking to move into a digital or technology-focused career Naturally curious and keen to learn Comfortable analysing information and solving problems Confident communicating with different people Organised and able to manage multiple priorities Interested in digital transformation, technology, e-commerce or business improvement Who would thrive here Loves learning new things Enjoys working with both people and technology Likes asking questions and understanding how things work Wants to build a long-term career in Product, Technology or Digital Delivery Brings energy, enthusiasm and a growth mindset every day Why join Howdens At Howdens, you'll be joining one of the UK's leading trade businesses while gaining valuable experience in a modern technology environment. You receive Personalised development and mentoring Exposure to experienced Product Owners and Digital leaders Real responsibility from day one Opportunities to work on impactful digital projects Competitive salary and bonus scheme Excellent benefits package Hiring Process Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th August 2026 Week commencing 10th August: Online Assessment interviews Week commencing 17th / 24th: onsite in Raunds, Northamptonshire. To Start Sept / Oct 2026. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. About Howdens Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Discover your next role with us and see how you can fit into one of the UK's best big companies to work for. As a proud member of The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, we offer exciting opportunities for both apprentices starting out and experienced professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you're working in our depots, building strong relationships with our trade customers, or applying your expertise to create, manufacture and distribute our market leading products, there are many roles that make Howdens a success. Find out more about what makes our Depots tick. Howdens is the UK's number one specialist kitchen supplier, trusted by the trade since 1995. From just 14 depots when we started, we've grown to nearly 950 across the UK and Europe, and we're still growing. At Howdens, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether in our depots, manufacturing sites, or support teams, everyone plays a vital role in helping us grow, innovate, and make a difference. We work exclusively with trade professionals, giving them the products, service, and support they need to deliver kitchens fitted to the highest standard. By building strong partnerships with local tradespeople, we help them exceed their customers' expectations, and in turn, we all succeed together. Our success is built on a simple but powerful model: locally empowered depot teams backed by a world-class supply chain. This means we can keep products in stock, provide exceptional service, and deliver real value to our customers every day.

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking aJunior Product Owner to join our Digital & Business Systems team in Raunds. This development role is ideal for someone at the start of their career eager to learn about digital transformation and product delivery. You will work alongside experienced Product Owners, support the development of digital products and document business requirements, turning ideas into user stories and backlog items while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

Overview Howdens Joinery is looking for a Trade Operational Systems Analyst to act as the link between our Information Systems team and Trade Depots, helping to improve the efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of key business processes, systems and reporting. You'll likely come from an operations, stock management, business systems or analytical background, with experience identifying process improvements, resolving complex issues and using data to drive better business outcomes. Role location and arrangements This is a permanent job based from our office 4 days per week with 1 day working from home. We are flexible on this person being based from our office in Howden, Yorkshire, or Raunds, Northamptonshire. Responsibilities Provide key support to the Depots and Support Departments regarding Stock and Processes. Reconciles data and analyses information. Identify business process improvements and work with IS to develop these. End User acceptance testing of new processes and developments. Adopt a systematic approach to eliminating possible causes of failures. Identify areas where improved processes would drive efficiencies and potentially cost savings throughout the division and work with IS to implement. Work with IS to develop and manage robust scenario tests pre go live and monitoring performance post go live. Travel to business units as required by business needs and expectations; travel with overnight stays sometimes on short notice. Developments are often detailed, complex and specialised with costs in excess of £1m per annum. Requirements / What we need from you Working in a fast-paced commercial environment Data extraction, analysis and manipulation Experience of quickly adapting to new systems to understand at different levels Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office Highly analytical with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate Ability to deep dive into issues and solutions but also provide concise overview for colleagues and management Excellent planning and organisational skills Highly motivated self-starter Ability to quickly and effectively adapt to changing priorities What we can offer you Competitive basic salary plus bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Staff Discount Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

Overview Join the UK's No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier Join Howdens as a Business Developer and play a key role in growing your local depot. We're looking for someone who enjoys speaking to people face to face and on the phone, building relationships and driving business. You'll introduce new trade customers to Howdens, stay close to your existing accounts, and spot opportunities to grow spend by understanding what your customers need and what they're working on. Working as part of a busy, depot team, you'll support sales activity by generating leads, arranging appointments and keeping the pipeline moving. You'll work closely with our Kitchen Sales Designers and our Territory Sales Representatives, helping convert conversations into opportunities and opportunities into sales. If you're confident on the phone, enjoy building rapport, and are motivated by targets and results, you'll fit right in. What we can offer you Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution Up to 32 days annual leave, including bank holidays. Holiday entitlement rises with service Generous staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme 40 hour working week No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart What we're looking for A confident communicator who is comfortable speaking to customers on the phone and face to face Someone who enjoys building relationships and turning conversations into opportunities Commercially minded, with a focus on driving sales and adding value Self motivated, positive and proactive Organised and reliable, able to manage customer activity and keep track of pipelines Comfortable working to call targets and activity levels Experience in telesales, account management or a customer focused role is helpful What you'll be doing Calling existing trade customers to build long term relationships and grow future business Using customer data to spot inactivity and bring accounts back on track Managing a targeted customer list and achieving daily call activity levels Keeping up to date with customer projects to identify opportunities to add value and drive repeat business Arranging surveys and appointments for our Kitchen Sales Designers Promoting products, offers and events to keep customers engaged Supporting administration, including invoicing and general depot tasks Working closely with the wider team to help the depot hit its targets and deliver great service We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers. Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team. It's a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done. We all play a part in the depot's success and share in the team bonus. We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

Howdens Joinery Limited is seeking a Business Developer to grow our local depot network. You'll build relationships with existing trade customers and prospec new ones, using calls and face-to-face meetings to convert conversations into opportunities and ultimately sales. You'll be part of a busy depot team, supporting sales activity, arranging appointments and keeping the pipeline moving. A target driven, confident communicator will fit well in this role.

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Trade Operational Systems Analyst to bridge our Information Systems team and Trade Depots. You will drive data-driven improvements in stock management and processes, reconciling data and testing new developments. You should bring strong analytical abilities, advanced Excel, and excellent planning. This permanent role offers a hybrid work pattern with some travel to depots and business units.