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Part Time hours (16 hours per week) 

Fixed Term contract for 6 months 

£12.43 per hour

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join the team at our Lee-on-the-Solent Shop on a 16 hour fixed term contract for six months. In addition, you may be asked to provide cover for annual leave and absence during the week, so a flexible approach is essential to support the needs of the business.

If you are a commercially-minded and community-focused individual with the capability to develop and lead a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.

Our Sales Assistants support our Shop Managers in every aspect of the day-to-day running of the shop; they maintain excellent housekeeping and visual merchandising standards so as to continue to ensure the sustainability of the retail income stream for the Charity. The post will also involve regular manual handling including heavy lifting, due to the nature of the Shop and donations.

Please note that the successful post holder will need to be aged 18 or over, this is due to the responsibilities of the role, including key holder responsibilities.

You will have the opportunity to work with a friendly team of staff and volunteers who provide a reliable source of income, enabling Hospice care and support to the local community when it matters most.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with a Charity that provides vital Hospice care services to the community of Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.

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.

What we Offer

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

✔️ Company pension (NHS pension retained if transferring from NHS)

✔️Health & wellbeing programme

✔️Employee Assistance Programme

✔️Free parking

✔️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 Job Description and to apply for the role please use our online application form

Apply now and make a difference!

Closing date: 20/01/2026

Interview date: TBC

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