We are looking for another Business Analyst to join our busy Digital & Business Systems Product Delivery Team based in Howden, Yorkshire. As a FTSE 100 business with an ambitious growth agenda, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Digital & Business Systems team on a broad range of manufacturing, digital or trade projects
The team work in the office 4 days a week with 1 day from home.
What will I be doing as a Business Analyst?
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders and understand their needs.
- Run workshops to gather requirements and identify risks and dependencies.
- Create process maps (current and future) and documentation to support changes.
- Document requirements in tools like Azure DevOps and turn them into user stories with clear acceptance criteria.
- Work with architects to define non-functional requirements and project metrics.
- Refine user stories with product, development, testing, and architecture teams to prepare for upcoming sprints.
- Validate requirements during delivery to ensure they meet business needs and acceptance criteria is met.
- Actively participate in team meetings, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Act as a bridge between business and technical teams for clear communication.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide regular updates.
- Promote and lead best practices in Business Analysis across the team and department.
What do we need from you
- Minimum of 3 years Business Analysis experience is desirable.
- Proficiency with BA tools and techniques, i.e. Visio, Lucid chart, Azure DevOps, Jira, facilitation and elicitation.
- Experience managing complex business solutions.
- Understanding of both Agile and Waterfall principles, and when to use the right methodology.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Experienced in meeting facilitation, with the ability to run successful sessions with various groups of people to ensure a successful outcome
- Prioritise effectively and be comfortable taking ownership of issues and facilitating their resolution.
- Ability to challenge technology and business process, when necessary, to ensure the right solution delivers the optimal business process.
- Qualification in Business Analysis is desirable i.e. Requirements Engineering, Business Process Modelling, Agile Business Analysis.
- Experience in the Trade, Retail and Digital sectors desirable.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary and annual company bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
- Staff Discount
- Free lunch onsite
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
End Date; 26th March 2026
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We’re looking for enthusiastic, proactive people to join our apprenticeship programme and become an integral part of our depot teams. As a Trade Sales and Service Apprentice, you’ll follow a structured development programme that combines practical depot experience with high-quality off-the-job training delivered by an approved apprenticeship training provider.
This apprenticeship will give you hands-on experience across key areas of our depot, including customer service at the trade counter, sales and business development, stock control, and kitchen planning.
As a Trade Sales and Service Apprentice you will be supported throughout by your Depot Manager, a dedicated mentor, and our in-house Learning and Development team - ensuring you grow in confidence and capability every step of the way.
What You’ll Gain
This apprenticeship is designed to give you the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed. You will:
- Learn how to deliver exceptional service and build strong relationships with trade customers both in person and over the phone
- Build skills in serving and selling to customers on the trade counter, and ensuring customers receive their products in a timely and efficient manner
- Gain product knowledge and develop the ability to advise customers on our kitchen, bedroom and joinery ranges, identifying new sales opportunities, and helping to drive the growth of the depot.
- Learn the principles of stock control and warehousing, ensuring stock levels are accurately maintained, and following all health and safety regulations
- Grow your confidence and communication skills as part of a close-knit team in a fast-paced depot environment
- Be supported to complete your Level 2 Trade Supplier Apprenticeship, including English and Maths if required
- Future Career Pathways
Completing this apprenticeship opens doors to a variety of career opportunities across Howdens, with in-house Learning and Development programmes to support your progression. Many of our past apprentices have progressed into roles such as:
- Trade Counter Salesperson
- Business Developer
- Kitchen Sales Designer
- Depot Management Roles
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are excited to learn, eager to get involved, and ready to start their career. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to doing things well
- Great communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
- A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and use your initiative
- Good organisation and time management
- A genuine interest in developing your skills and growing your career
- The right to work in the UK
- The Apprenticeship Programme
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 2 Customer Service
- Duration: Minimum 12-month programme
- Training: A mix of on-the-job experience and off-the-job learning
- Support: From a mentor, depot team, learning and development team and external apprenticeship training provider
- Qualifications: Essential Skills in English and Maths (if needed)
- Shape Rewards and Benefits
Your hard work and commitment won’t go unnoticed. As a Howdens apprentice, you’ll receive:
- £15,704 annual salary
- Paid holiday entitlement
- A matched contribution pension scheme
- Team incentives and social events
- Generous staff discount on Howdens products
End Date: 9th April 2026
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Our Administrators are responsible ensuring that the depots administration supports an excellent customer service and sales standard. They are able to prioritise their own workloads, have excellent communication skills and are highly organised.
The Role
- Ensure that all Depot administration is processed and completed accurately, efficiently and in the timescale required to support the team.
- Deal with both telephone and face to face enquiries from customers in a courteous, professional and knowledgeable way.
- Liaise with the Credit Control department in response to customer account queries and applications.
- Other duties will include invoicing customers, stock reconciliation, filing, mailing promotional material, reconciling petty cash, data entry and reporting.
The Person
- Planning and organising skills
- Experience in meeting task deadlines
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
- Able to use your own initiative
- Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues
- A desire for continuous personal and professional development
In return for your hard work and commitment you will be rewarded with some great benefits, which include:
- Competitive salary
- Monthly depot performance bonus
- Competitive Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Team incentives and outings
- 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years
- Staff discount on Howdens products
- Share awards and prize draws
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, and we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding
End Date; 26th March 2026
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Howdens are looking for an Administrator to join our warehouse team in Howden, East Yorkshire. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering administrative support and providing accurate information across various departments to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our business.
Shift Pattern: 12pm - 8pm Monday to Friday
What will I be doing as a Warehouse Administrator:
- Liaise with other departments to query system information and communicate system changes
- Submit orders as required, coordinating with Operations Managers on budget considerations
- Prepare orders for picking and dispatch using WMS for both UK and European loads
- Regularly collate and report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data
- Plan and manage multi-site stock movements efficiently
- Raise and process Indirect Procurement orders in SAP in a timely manner
- Compile weekly operational bonus data and communicate it to payroll and external agencies
What do I need to qualify for the Warehouse Administrator role:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), specifically JDA, and familiarity with SAP R3 and BW reporting systems (desirable)
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams and external providers
- Capable of managing own workload efficiently and supporting others to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, able to identify, investigate, and report inconsistencies promptly
What we offer:
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
- Staff discount
- Free lunch at our onsite canteen and onsite car parking
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition
End Date; 26th March 2026
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