Job Description

About Us

Rowans Hospice is a charity that provides free care and support to adults and their families living in the Portsmouth and South-East Hampshire region who have a life-limiting illness. Established in 1994, our income is generated by ongoing support of the local community, donations, legacies, fundraising and through our retail shops.

The Role

The Van Driver role will work across the Income Generation (Retail) service which is led by the Head of Retail who are responsible to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is based at Rowans Hospice, Purbrook.

Key Responsibilities (please refer to the for a full list of responsibilities)

Under the direction and leadership of the Transport lead:

The safe and responsible use of company vehicles including maintenance checks in line with current policy The post holder will also share in team responsibility for the effective use of warehousing space, to support operational need and efficiencies Able to identify income stream(s) when collecting viewing/donations so as to develop opportunities to maximise the Charity's income To transport donations, stock and recyclable items to and from customers, shops, warehouse or Rowans Hospice, Efficiently, safely and in line with agreed Warehouse systems, storage and delivery schedules To deliver a high level of customer service putting the needs of customers or donors first Provide excellent customer service to the retail shops and develop a good overall working knowledge of the practices and processes regarding stock, donations and the warehouse operation Responsible for keeping storage areas within the warehouse clear, clean and organised, for effective use of the workspace and to ensure health & safety measures are adhered to To demonstrate and maintain consistent and safe vehicle loading, securing and unloading standards To drive Rowans Hospice Charity vehicles safely and in line with Ministry of Transport standards, ensuring within operational need that vehicle usage is as mileage, time and cost efficient as possible To ensure both interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness and integrity is maintained and respected. Ensuring that associated weekly check lists are completed and submitted weekly with any known defects or vehicle concerns being brought to the Transport Lead's attention To ensure RHC uniform is clean and presentable all times To support with Fundraising events on an ad hoc basis - this may involve assisting with the transport of stock and/or equipment to the event site as required, and this may be at times outside of normal working hours

The ideal candidate will have:

Clean, full driving licence Excellent communication skills and collaborates with others to work as part of a team Excellent organisational and multi-functional skills Experience in driving a van within a business capacity Experience of working in a fast paced, dynamic climate Experience of working within a warehouse environment Clear understanding of the principles of customer care and delivering a high level of customer service Knowledge of, and trained in, health and safety/manual handling Excellent understanding of controlling donations to minimise loss and maximise income for the Charity

What we Offer

In addition to working for a meaningful cause, we provide:

Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)

Continuous service recognised service if transferring from NHS

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

DSE equipment & uniforms provided

Generous holiday allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card membership

Join Our Team

Apply today and be part of a dedicated team providing vital hospice care to the community.

Rowans Hospice is committed to

equal opportunities and inclusion

in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

For further information please review the and to apply for the role please use our online application form

Interviews will take place on 4 December 2025

Rowans Hospice is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all children and vulnerable adults needing our care and support. Subsequently, our recruitment process is thorough, ensuring a consistent and detailed approach to gather information from and about candidates so that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Apply now and make a difference!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.43 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location: In person