Graduate Product Owner

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. 

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.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the development of product roadmaps and backlogs
• Translating requirements into clear, actionable user stories
• Collaborating with teams across the business and tech
• Taking part in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews)
• Supporting requirement gathering and stakeholder workshops
• Monitoring performance and simple KPIs (e.g. traffic, conversion)
• Supporting testing and go-live activities
• Keeping an eye on competitors and market trends

Am I eligible for this Graduate Business Analyst Opportunity?

• Hold a Degree (or expected) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in technology, systems, and digital transformation
• Interest in data and analytics (comfortable reading dashboards)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in how systems support operational/trading processes.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with both technical colleagues and non-technical users.
• Organised, curious and detail-focused, with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced live trading environment.
• Confidence to ask questions and challenge ideas
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• The role is based onsite 4 days per week with 1 working from home.
• 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

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
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

Hiring Process:

• Closing date for applications Sunday 7th June 2026
• CV shortlist and Online Assessment invites to follow
• In-person Assessment Day at our site in Raunds, Northamptonshire (Date TBC)
• Commence placement in August / Sept 2026.

About Howdens:

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.

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.

How to apply

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.

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

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