<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Ready to kickstart your career in Tech and Business? At Howdens, our Product Owner is critical in supporting key digital technology projects, ensuring that stakeholder requirements are clearly understood and accurately captured. </span></p><p><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">This role provides the opportunity to be part of a key function within our wider Digital and Business Systems team. It will enable the post holder to improve and apply business skills in a fast-paced IT systems environment. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">What you’ll be doing</span></strong></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Supporting the development of product roadmaps and backlogs</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Translating requirements into clear, actionable user stories</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Collaborating with teams across the business and tech</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Taking part in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews)</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Supporting requirement gathering and stakeholder workshops</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Monitoring performance and simple KPIs (e.g. traffic, conversion)</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Supporting testing and go-live activities</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Keeping an eye on competitors and market trends</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Am I eligible for this Graduate Business Analyst Opportunity?</span></strong></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Hold a Degree (or expected) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">A genuine interest in technology, systems, and digital transformation </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Interest in data and analytics (comfortable reading dashboards) </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills and a genuine interest in how systems support operational/trading processes.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Clear communication skills and confidence working with both technical colleagues and non‑technical users.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Organised, curious and detail‑focused, with a willingness to learn in a fast‑paced live trading environment.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Confidence to ask questions and challenge ideas</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">You must have the right to work in the UK.</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">The role is based onsite 4 days per week with 1 working from home. </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Based from our Raunds office in Northamptonshire, you must live within 60 minutes of us and some travel will be expected therefore a driving license is required</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">What we can offer you:</span></strong></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Competitive salary and annual company bonus</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Staff Discount</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Employee Assistance Programme</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Exceptional Reward and Recognition events</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Hiring Process:</span></strong></p><ul><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Closing date for applications Sunday 7^th June 2026</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">CV shortlist and Online Assessment invites to follow</span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">In-person Assessment Day at our site in Raunds, Northamptonshire (Date TBC) </span></li><li><!-- [if !supportLists]--><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Commence placement in August / Sept 2026.</span></li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">About Howdens:</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">How to apply</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">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 </span><a href="mailto:recruitmentteam@howdens.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">recruitmentteam@howdens.com</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;"> with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Rooster',sans-serif;">#L1-HG1</span></p>