Junior Product Owner

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.