More than 300 seasonal staff are being recruited by Marks & Spencer in Sussex in the run-up to Christmas.

The retail giant is seeking workers for its stores in Haywards Heath, Shoreham, Crawley, Worthing and Brighton.

Potential staff will be interviewed during a 20-minute telephone call.

Melissa Roberts, manager of the Crawley store, said: "We need people who can build an instant rapport with customers no matter how busy the store and who will be flexible enough to support their colleagues in whatever way necessary."

Call 0845 3096007 for more details.

Wednesday October 29, 2003