Debenhams Announces 9000 Festive Jobs up for Grabs

LONDON, September 30, 2010 - 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
(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
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
(www.debenhams.com/women), menswear
(www.debenhams.com/men/accessories), womens boots
(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

    www.debenhams.com

PR Contact: Ruth Attridge, PR Manager - Menswear, Beauty, International & Retail Services, Debenhams, 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX, +44(0)207-529-0172