Recruitment Co-ordinator

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_hidden*** 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.