Howdens

Case Study

Crafting a Smarter Hiring Journey: The Howdens Careers Site Evolution

Founded in 1995, Howdens is the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, offering high-quality cabinetry, joinery, and appliance solutions. With over 800 depots nationwide, Howdens supports trade professionals with reliable products, expert advice, and efficient service, helping deliver kitchens that combine style, durability, and value.

Objective

Howdens aimed to enhance its digital presence by launching a new Careers Website that aligned with its brand values and supported recruitment goals. The objective was to create a seamless user experience that would attract top talent, improve engagement, and integrate with existing Sitecore infrastructure for long-term scalability.

Solution

We embarked on a three-month delivery plan to build a fully integrated Careers Website. The solution included:

  • A Sitecore node extension using existing templates and components.
  • Personalisation workshops and bespoke training to optimise the platform.
  • Seamless UX design aligned with Howdens’ brand and recruitment strategy.
  • Strategic planning and technical engineering to ensure rapid ROI and future-proof scalability.

Results

Enhanced recruitment experience and platform scalability.

  • Improved candidate engagement and streamlined application process
  • Sitecore personalisation enabled targeted content delivery
  • Strengthened brand positioning in digital recruitment.

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