Jobs at West Midland Safari Park to be axed following review of operations

West Midland Safari Park has announced a number of its employees could face redundancy following a review of the park’s operations.

The Bewdley-based park has confirmed that staff in management, administration, commercial and service support roles will be going through a consultation process.

It is expected that 72 employees will be part of the consultation process, with the possibility that up to 26 permanent and nine seasonal roles will be lost.

Darren Chorley, managing director of West Midland Safari Park, said: “Our recent review of the park and its operations has now ended and sadly a conclusion is that a number of staff will be taken through a redundancy consultation.

“The jobs we are consulting on are predominantly management, administration, commercial and service support roles. Employees who hold animal care, education and core engineering jobs will not be part of the consultation process. Our high levels of safety, visitor satisfaction and animal care will not be compromised.

“We realise how unsettling this decision will be for our staff, but we will be consulting with them about their options and supporting them through the process over the next few weeks.

“As one of the region’s showpiece attractions, and alongside our owners Looping Group, we have a responsibility to make sure the park remains financially viable and is here for visitors to enjoy and explore for many years to come.”