Junior Governance and Compliance Analyst

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Are you a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to kick-start your career in technology and business systems?

Howden, Yorkshire. 4 days in the office | 1 day from home Full-Time | Permanent

At Howdens, we're looking for a Junior Governance & Compliance Analyst to join our Governance & Compliance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, work alongside experienced IT professionals, and gain exposure to business-critical systems that support one of the UK's largest trade suppliers.

Whether you've recently completed a degree in IT, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain, Computing, or a related subject or you've gained some relevant experience and are looking for your next challenge we'd love to hear from you.

• This is a permanent full time opportunity based from our Howden office in East riding of Yorkshire
• You must live within 60 minutes of us
• A full UK driving license is required
• Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK. This role is not elgible for visa sponsorship.

What you'll be doing

As a Junior Governance & Compliance Analyst, you'll play an important role in supporting and improving the systems used across our business.

You will:

• Work with colleagues across the business to understand challenges and system requirements
• Help analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support the design and delivery of technology solutions
• Create clear functional specifications for development teams
• Investigate system issues and help find long-term solutions
• Support day-to-day service requests and system administration activities
• Produce user guides, process documentation and training materials
• Deliver training and support to end users
• Build relationships with stakeholders, users and external partners
• Gain hands-on experience with governance systems, compliance systems, and business systems

What we're looking for

We're more interested in your potential, enthusiasm and willingness to learn than years of experience.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree, apprenticeship or equivalent experience in IT, Technology, Business Systems, Computing, Supply Chain or a related subject
• A good understanding of technology and how business systems support organisations
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with different people
• A curious mindset with a passion for solving problems
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems and processes
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Good to have:

• Knowledge of business processes or supply chain operations
• Experience troubleshooting software or system issues
• An understanding of root cause analysis
• Exposure to SAP, governance, compliance or health & safety systems

Don't worry if you don't meet every requirement, If you're eager to learn and excited about the opportunity, we'd still encourage you to apply.

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 technology and Digital leaders
• Real responsibility from day one
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects
• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent benefits package

Hiring Process:

• Closing date for applications Sunday 9th August 2026
• W/C 10th August Online Assessment
• Shortlisting W/C 17th / 24th
• Onsite interviews W/C 31st Aug
• Start date: Sept / Oct 2026

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

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.

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