Join the UK’s No1 Trade Kitchen Supplier
Howdens are recruiting a Recruitment Coordinator to play a key role in our Trade Recruitment Team based at our office in Croxley Green Business Park, Watford. We’re looking for a highly organised, detail focused and commercially minded individual who can build strong relationships. This is a key role, where you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of recruitment activity, ensuring our recruitment service is organised and moving at pace.
We’ve recently introduced Workday, our new people system, and you’ll play a key role in supporting it as we continue to develop and improve it. You'll be the go-to person for recruitment support, helping our recruiters and depot managers with day-to-day queries and keeping recruitment activity on track.
As well as maintaining accurate data and management information, you’ll also support recruiters with depot hiring, helping to deliver a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. The team work together in the office 4 days each week, with an option to work from home, 1 day each week.
What we can offer you:
Competitive salary and bonus
Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Holiday entitlement rises with service
Generous staff discount on Howdens products
Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
What you will be doing:
Owning recruitment administration across high-volume depot hiring
Using Workday to post roles, manage applications, and move candidates through each stage
Keeping the system accurate and up to date at all times
Scheduling and coordinating interviews with candidates and depot managers
Speaking with applicants to guide them through the process and answer queries
Supporting the recruitment team, with additional projects, and external partners
Supporting depot managers with recruitment queries and process guidance
Managing end-to-end recruitment for non-critical depot roles
Supporting at recruitment events and careers fairs when required
Maintaining recruitment trackers and ensuring data accuracy
Responsible for recruitment invoicing.
What we are looking for:
Workday experience is highly desirable – this will help you hit the ground running
Strong administrative and organisational skills, with high attention to detail
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment, desirable
Confident managing multiple tasks and priorities at pace, with a service mindset
Clear, professional communication with candidates and stakeholders
A structured, process-driven approach to work
Discreet when handling confidential information
Comfortable building relationships and working closely with others
Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical, can-do attitude
Confidence using Microsoft Office packages
How to apply:
If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Recruitment Coordinator, then we are keen to hear from 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 [email protected] 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.
