LONDON, September 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Debenhams
announced that it is on the lookout for 9,000 seasonal temps to
cope with its busiest time of year; Christmas.
Although the number of positions has increased, the number of
hours remains the same. The retailer has altered its recruitment
strategy by searching for more part-time roles. This emphasis on
flexible shift patterns will ensure additional staff are in store
whenever customers need them.
The jobs will be split across Debenhams' 160 outlets and average
out at 56 per store. The jobs are based in menswear, womenswear,
accessories, childrenswear, home, gift or cosmetics
departments.
Roles available are varied and include everything from stock
handling and general sales advisor jobs to gift advisor roles which
require special training.
While previous retail experience isn't essential, excellent
customer service and team working skills are.
Michael Sharp, Deputy Chief
Executive at Debenhams said: "These jobs are sure to be welcomed by
local economies during the most financially challenging part of the
year.
"Our recruitment drive is so huge that for the first time we
have trained a manager in all 160 stores to oversee staffing for
Christmas.
"We are recruiting directly through our website and looking for
energetic people with a talent for customer service."
Minister for Employment, Chris
Grayling said: "These new vacancies are a great boost for
jobseekers, and flexible working patterns mean they can be family
friendly too.
"We are committed to injecting new life into the private sector
and this is another example of how employment in this sector is
growing."
Contracts will be for flexible working hours with the majority
of positions running from November through to January, when the
majority of customers will be carrying out their Christmas shop
(http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_63606_-1)
or indulging in the January sales.
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More information and application forms can be found on
http://www.debenhams-jobs.com or by contacting the local store.
Notes to Editors:
Debenhams is committed to ensuring that every individual
connected with the Company - whether employee, applicant, customer
or other third party - receives fair and equitable treatment,
regardless of their differences
The policy helps Debenhams create a culture of respect and
tolerance, a wider and more diverse talent pool from which the
company can recruit the best possible people for its business, and
support its corporate reputation by ensuring it gives excellent
customer and employee experience.
Debenhams recognises that few people would deliberately breach
the policy, however, it is possible to do so unintentionally. It is
therefore everyone's responsibility to familiarise themselves with
these guidelines.
About Debenhams:
Debenhams is a leading department stores group, and has a strong
presence in key product categories including womens fashion
(http://www.debenhams.com/women), menswear
(http://www.debenhams.com/men/accessories), womens boots
(http://www.debenhams.com/men/accessories), home ware and
children's wear with a number of Debenhams deals also on offer.
PR Contact:
Ruth Attridge
PR Manager - Menswear, Beauty, International & Retail Services
Debenhams
33 Wigmore Street
London
W1U 1QX
+44(0)207-529-0172
http://www.debenhams.com