Regional Learning Partner at Howdens in Greater Cardiff Area | Kablio

Role

Description

training evaluation

compliance training

induction training

coaching support

training delivery

lms reporting

Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training using feedback, attendance, and business performance data to demonstrate impact on depot results.
Collaborate with SMEs and content owners to co-deliver Compliance and technical training, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and practical application.
Deliver induction training for new starters and ensure consistent onboarding standards across the Region.
Support depots identified to have potential performance challenges, providing targeted in-depot coaching and refresher training.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of regional training, ensuring all sessions are engaging, inclusive, and aligned to Trade performance objectives.
Partner with Regional Directors, HRBPs, and the Trade Delivery Manager to plan, prioritise, and deploy the Regional L&D Plan in line with business needs.
Deliver high-quality face-to-face and virtual training across the region, covering Induction, Compliance, Essential Skills, and Succession Development programmes.
Maintain accurate training records through the Learning Management System (LMS) and report key outcomes to stakeholders

Requirements

facilitation

coaching

communication

lms

stakeholder

regional

Confident in facilitating both face-to-face and virtual learning to diverse audiences
Experience co-delivering technical or compliance-based content with subject matter experts (SMEs)
Experience operating in a regional field-based role
Demonstrated success in supporting succession and future talent pipelines through targeted learning initiatives
Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills
Skilled in measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of learning through performance data and feedback
Proven experience delivering L&D programmes across multiple locations and sites. (Ideally from a competitor or major firm in the retail or hospitality sector)
Experienced in working with senior stakeholders to plan and evaluate learning activity
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple regions
Organised, proactive, and confident in managing own delivery plan
Familiar with LMS systems

Benefits

Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff Discount
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
Company car and fuel card

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£2.3 Billion

Annual Revenue

The company achieves consistent financial success with its revenue reaching over £2.3 billion annually.

£328 Million

Pre-Tax Profits

Annual pre-tax profits stand near £328 million, reflecting strong financial health and growth.

900 Depots

Extensive Distribution Network

The company operates over 900 depots across the UK and internationally, providing reliable service to builders and professionals.

1995

Year Founded

Established in 1995 with 14 depots, the company has grown into a major trade-only kitchen and joinery specialist.

Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability.
Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe.
Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers.
Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024.
Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire.
Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances.
Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

Culture + Values

We do what we say, and we rely on each other to do exactly that, every single day.
Everyone at Howdens is responsible for maintaining our industry‑leading reputation.
The business should be worthwhile for all concerned – customers … suppliers … staff and their families.
Building trust within the company and with our loyal customers and suppliers.

Environment + Sustainability

42% Scope Emissions

Reduction Target

Target to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, moving toward a 90% reduction by 2050 (base year 2021).

£3.5M Solar Investment

PV Solar Initiative

Investment in solar panels expected to save ~1,000 t CO₂e annually, contributing ~8% of purchased energy savings.

39T Plastic Removed

Plastic Packaging Reduction

Initiative to remove 39 tonnes of plastic packaging in 2024, saving ~110 t CO₂e.

40% HVO Target

Fleet Sustainability

Target to double HVO use to 40% by end-2025, with 15 LNG vehicles and 4 electric trucks in operation.

Net zero target date: by 2050
Zero to landfill achieved across all UK operations in 2023 and maintained in 2024
Sawdust-to-heat biomass boilers convert over 10,000 tonnes sawdust annually, supplying energy equivalent to 10,000 households
Installed waste-heat recovery saving ~600 t CO₂e/year; Power Radar meters identified ~500 t CO₂e/year savings
100% renewable grid electricity at manufacturing sites; 96% renewable energy at depots
Supplier engagement: Scope 3 is 95% of total emissions; engaged 100+ suppliers (covering ~40% of spend), >50% submitting emissions data and aligned to targets
All timber products FSC or PEFC certified; Greenwich matt kitchen frontals are 100% recyclable

Inclusion & Diversity

31 Wellbeing Representatives

Trained in 2023

Represents the number of trained wellbeing representatives supporting mental and women's health initiatives.

Partnered in 2023 with Wellbeing for Women and ANDY’s Man Club for workplace mental-health webinars
Plans in place to expand wellbeing rep network beyond initial 31
No gender‑related statistics publicly disclosed

Articles

Careers at Howdens

Sustainability at Howdens

Howdens Overview

Role

Description

training evaluation

compliance training

induction training

coaching support

training delivery

lms reporting

Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training using feedback, attendance, and business performance data to demonstrate impact on depot results.
Collaborate with SMEs and content owners to co-deliver Compliance and technical training, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and practical application.
Deliver induction training for new starters and ensure consistent onboarding standards across the Region.
Support depots identified to have potential performance challenges, providing targeted in-depot coaching and refresher training.
Lead the end-to-end delivery of regional training, ensuring all sessions are engaging, inclusive, and aligned to Trade performance objectives.
Partner with Regional Directors, HRBPs, and the Trade Delivery Manager to plan, prioritise, and deploy the Regional L&D Plan in line with business needs.
Deliver high-quality face-to-face and virtual training across the region, covering Induction, Compliance, Essential Skills, and Succession Development programmes.
Maintain accurate training records through the Learning Management System (LMS) and report key outcomes to stakeholders

Requirements

facilitation

coaching

communication

lms

stakeholder

regional

Confident in facilitating both face-to-face and virtual learning to diverse audiences
Experience co-delivering technical or compliance-based content with subject matter experts (SMEs)
Experience operating in a regional field-based role
Demonstrated success in supporting succession and future talent pipelines through targeted learning initiatives
Strong facilitation, coaching, and communication skills
Skilled in measuring and reporting on the effectiveness of learning through performance data and feedback
Proven experience delivering L&D programmes across multiple locations and sites. (Ideally from a competitor or major firm in the retail or hospitality sector)
Experienced in working with senior stakeholders to plan and evaluate learning activity
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple regions
Organised, proactive, and confident in managing own delivery plan
Familiar with LMS systems

Benefits

Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff Discount
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
Company car and fuel card

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£2.3 Billion

Annual Revenue

The company achieves consistent financial success with its revenue reaching over £2.3 billion annually.

£328 Million

Pre-Tax Profits

Annual pre-tax profits stand near £328 million, reflecting strong financial health and growth.

900 Depots

Extensive Distribution Network

The company operates over 900 depots across the UK and internationally, providing reliable service to builders and professionals.

1995

Year Founded

Established in 1995 with 14 depots, the company has grown into a major trade-only kitchen and joinery specialist.

Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability.
Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe.
Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers.
Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024.
Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire.
Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances.
Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

Culture + Values

We do what we say, and we rely on each other to do exactly that, every single day.
Everyone at Howdens is responsible for maintaining our industry‑leading reputation.
The business should be worthwhile for all concerned – customers … suppliers … staff and their families.
Building trust within the company and with our loyal customers and suppliers.

Environment + Sustainability

42% Scope Emissions

Reduction Target

Target to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, moving toward a 90% reduction by 2050 (base year 2021).

£3.5M Solar Investment

PV Solar Initiative

Investment in solar panels expected to save ~1,000 t CO₂e annually, contributing ~8% of purchased energy savings.

39T Plastic Removed

Plastic Packaging Reduction

Initiative to remove 39 tonnes of plastic packaging in 2024, saving ~110 t CO₂e.

40% HVO Target

Fleet Sustainability

Target to double HVO use to 40% by end-2025, with 15 LNG vehicles and 4 electric trucks in operation.

Net zero target date: by 2050
Zero to landfill achieved across all UK operations in 2023 and maintained in 2024
Sawdust-to-heat biomass boilers convert over 10,000 tonnes sawdust annually, supplying energy equivalent to 10,000 households
Installed waste-heat recovery saving ~600 t CO₂e/year; Power Radar meters identified ~500 t CO₂e/year savings
100% renewable grid electricity at manufacturing sites; 96% renewable energy at depots
Supplier engagement: Scope 3 is 95% of total emissions; engaged 100+ suppliers (covering ~40% of spend), >50% submitting emissions data and aligned to targets
All timber products FSC or PEFC certified; Greenwich matt kitchen frontals are 100% recyclable

Inclusion & Diversity

31 Wellbeing Representatives

Trained in 2023

Represents the number of trained wellbeing representatives supporting mental and women's health initiatives.

Partnered in 2023 with Wellbeing for Women and ANDY’s Man Club for workplace mental-health webinars
Plans in place to expand wellbeing rep network beyond initial 31
No gender‑related statistics publicly disclosed

Articles

Careers at Howdens

Sustainability at Howdens

Howdens Overview