Job Description

Howdens Joinery, the UK's number one Trade Kitchen Supplier is looking for a commercially minded Recruitment Manager to take the lead on depot recruitment and support our future growth plans. It's an exciting time to join us as we roll out Workday, and you'll play a key role in making sure the system is embedded smoothly across the business. This is a 12-month maternity cover contract, based at either our Croxley, Hertfordshire, Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire office for four days a week with one day working from home.



Reporting to the Director of HR Services, you'll shape and deliver our recruitment strategy to attract great people and build a strong pipeline of future talent in a FTSE 100 business. You'll lead and develop your team to provide in-house recruitment support that works hand in hand with both local and national activity. Alongside this, you'll provide valuable recruitment insights, support key projects, and help drive progress on our diversity and inclusion goals.

What we can offer you as a Recruitment Manager

Competitive benefits package with a performance related bonus scheme (up to 15%) Award winning pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year and opportunity to buy extra holidays. Cycle to work scheme Share save scheme. Exceptional reward and recognition events

What you'll be doing

Defining and delivering a clear resourcing strategy, driving innovation that aligns to trade growth plans Building strong partnerships with HR Business Partners and Trade stakeholders to identify current and future resourcing needs and develop recruitment plans, leveraging your in-depth knowledge of industry trends Driving and leading a range of resourcing initiatives and projects, including nationwide recruitment events, trials and new ways of working to support current and future business needs Implementing, managing and continuously reviewing recruitment processes, ensuring GDPR compliance and best practices Creating, and maintaining all recruitment tools and documentation, depot recruitment marketing materials and toolkits for local use Developing and managing press and social media content to support recruitment campaigns and targeting critical roles and remote locations Managing and engaging with job boards, third parties, and aggregators to heighten our online presence and strengthen our employer branding. Delivering nationwide and regional campaigns and keep our Careers site up to date with engaging content Measuring the success of resourcing solutions and services through data and metrics Contributing to the EDI strategy, maintaining responsibility for all Trade online recruitment content

What you'll need

Proven experience of managing and leading a recruitment team that deals with a high volume of open requisitions, either in-house or within an agency, is essential. Able to lead others effectively within the recruitment team and deliver on KPIs and objectives. Demonstrable examples of managing stakeholders with conflicting priorities. Sound knowledge of employment law, market trends and experience of managing employer branding initiatives and full cycle recruiting. Excelling within a busy and fast-paced environment and being faced with constant changes A broad knowledge of trends in the labour market and an understanding of the candidate wants and needs Able to work in a discreet manner whilst handling confidential and sensitive information. Competent negotiation skills. The ability to see the bigger picture and negotiate ways of working with stakeholders Ability to understand and work within the unique trade culture, using knowledge and experience to ensure projects and new initiatives are perceived well Strong and effective relationship-building and networking skills, able to manage stakeholder priorities and collaborate with other internal teams Effective people management skills, able to motivate and lead others.

About Howdens:

As the UK's leading trade kitchen supplier, Howdens proudly supports over 460,000 trade professionals through our network of 900+ depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with sales of 2.3 billion in 2024, we continue to expand, offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

How to apply:

We're creating a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If you're looking for a place to grow and advance your career as a

Recruitment Manager,

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 recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.



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