Salary: £25,000 - 25,000 per year Requirements: Currently studying towards an undergraduate degree in a STEM subject Genuine interest in IT Confident communicator with the ability to work well in a team Excellent attention to detail Collaborative and solutions-focused with a positive outlook Right to work in the UK Must be able to undertake placement between July 2026 and August 2027 Must live within 75 minutes of Raunds, Northamptonshire Driving license required for expected travel Responsibilities: Work alongside skilled IT professionals on real projects Engage in Business Analysis to gather business requirements and support workshops Learn to design and build systems using Microsoft .NET and C# Develop user-friendly digital solutions using HTML5 and frameworks like React or Vue Gain exposure to cloud technologies on Microsoft Azure Assist in troubleshooting live systems and improving existing solutions Collaborate with teams to turn UX and visual designs into clean, responsive HTML and CSS Build web and email content with a mobile-first mindset Contribute to real digital projects supporting trade and consumer experiences Communicate clearly with various teams to help turn ideas into action Technologies: Azure C# Cloud CSS HTML5 Support Mobile React Vue Web UX UI Design ASP.NET Cosmos DB Marketing Oracle SQL More: At Howdens, we are excited to offer a 12-month IT Placement Programme based in our Raunds office in Northamptonshire. We provide an excellent opportunity for undergraduates to kickstart their IT careers, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary of £25,000 and a range of benefits including 25 days holiday, employee well-being support, and shopping discounts, we are dedicated to developing early career talent. Join us and become a valued member of a successful FTSE 100 business! last updated 10 week of 2026