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Debenhams are one of the leading department stores in the United Kingdom with over 160 outlets across the UK and franchise businesses abroad.   

If you are interested in applying for any of the Debenhams Jobs currently listed here at Search Local Jobs remember to do your research before applying as “bespoke” job applications and CV’s are what will lead you to success as so many now just send the same CV, Cover letter and job application form whenever they apply for a job withier it be for a job at Debenhams, Marks and Spencers or BHS – each company is different, with different values, business practises and look for different skills from new recruits so it is vitally important that you get this step right otherwise you will not be getting a lot of interviews.

The Latest Debenhams Jobs in the United Kingdom:   NEW JOBS ADDED!  

We estimate that up to 80% of the applications our recruitment processing team receive are either plain basic, not relevant or don’t have enough detail in them to be even considered. Many employers take a negative view on poorly written cover letters, job application forms and CV’s and will take the thought that you have no real interest in working for the company as if you did you would put some thought into your job application. 

We just wanted to get that off our chest as we get so many poorly written applications that it has been getting to the point that we have deleting them as soon as they come in. So please take the time to do your research (it’s not hard all the information is here!) and write a job application form that is worthy of a interview. 

Like in all other dedicated section for the big retail chains we will be discussing the business behind Debenhams, there history, values, working environment and more. If you would like to apply for any of Debenhams Jobs currently listed on Search Local Jobs please select your local city which should bring the latest job vacancies currently available.  

Short Introduction to Debenhams 

The Debenhams retail chain that operates just over 160 outlets as a department store business selling products which include: Fashion Clothing, Shoes, Accessories, Cosmetics, Home Furniture, Electricals and toys. 

The company are listed on the London Stock Exchange and are a constitute of the FTSE 250 Index, the company employ over 24,000 people and have revenues in excess of £2 billion. 

The business has their headquarters in London and the current Chief Executive of Debenhams is Rob Templeman. 

The History and Founder of Debenhams 

The company was founded in 1778 by Messrs Flint and Clark who opened there first outlet in London (44 Wigmore Street to be precise) and named there store “Flint & Clark”. William Debenham joined as a partner in 1813 and the company was renamed to Clark and Debenham. With the new invested from William Debenham the company opened there second store 5 years later in Cheltenham. Debenhams Limited became the official name in 1905.

In 1919 the company went through a transitional phase as it tried to build a market share across the United Kingdom through a variety of acquisitions the very first being under the leadership of the then Chairmen, Ernest Debenham. Under his leadership Debenhams acquired Marshall & Snelgrove on Oxford street in London. A year later the company acquired Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London. The stores acquired were kept under there original name until the company was to be listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1928 when all acquired businesses were rebranded as Debenhams. 

Debenhams Recent History 

1985 Saw Debenham be taken over by The Burton Group, the company was demerged from The Burton Group and once again listed on the London Stock Exchange as a separate company. 2003 saw the company open its largest store in the UK in the Bullring (Birmingham) after 20 years of closing there last store in Birmingham due to a decline in sales. 

Countries That Debenhams Operate in: 

·          United Kingdom 

·          Egypt 

·          Bahrain 

·          Cyprus 

·          India 

·          Indonesia 

·          Iran 

·          Jordan 

·          Kuwait 

·          Malaysia 

·          Philippines 

·          Qatar 

·          Saudi Arabia 

·          Turkey 

·          United Arab Emirates 

·          Vietnam 

·          Armenia 

·          Azerbaijan 

·          Czech Republic 

·          Hungary 

·          Iceland 

·          Ireland 

·          Malta 

·          Republic of Moldova 

·          Romania 

·          Slovakia 

Search Local Jobs Tips: What’s great about companies that have stores in other countries? It gives employees a chance to above to another country and try something else all with the assurances that they will have a permanent job when they move. 

Working for Debenhams – Who should apply for Jobs at Debenhams 

If you are going to be working on the shop floor of a Debenhams store the most important skill that any recruit withier he or she apply to become a team leader, manager or sales advisor must posses is good customer service skills when we mean good we mean excellent – you’re the face and smile of Debenhams usually the only point of contact for a customer so always leave the right lasting impression. In this ever so more competitive retail sector having the right attitude at work is a must and if you are not a customer facing person then this may not be the job for you. 

All Debenhams Jobs require you to be a part of a team at some level and working as a team, being honest and someone your colleagues can rely on will create a more efficient team and is some of the characteristics Debenhams management will look at while interviewing candidates. 

Sales Advisor Jobs at Debenhams 

One of the most popular jobs in our dedicated Debenhams Jobs section here at Search Local Jobs is Sales Advisor jobs at Debenhams stores with hundreds of job applications going through each month. Before applying make sure you check out our Sales Assistant Jobs page which details how to apply for jobs as a Sales advisor and gives some helpful tips on applying and training that is available to increase your chances in successfully being taken on by a retail chain like Debenhams.