40 jobs set to go as Mansfield leisure trust announces redundancies

In a statement this evening Andrew Smith, Contract Manager, Mansfield District Leisure Trust, said:

“As a Trust, redundancies are always the last resort when it comes to finding ways to cut costs within our centres.

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"However, in the current very challenging operating climate for leisure facilities, regretfully we have had no other option than to enter into a consultation period with employees around the possibility of a number of roles being made redundant. We are projecting that around 40 colleagues may lose their jobs.

“Throughout this process, we have supported all colleagues affected by the restructure, signposting many towards alternative employment opportunities

“As a result of the consultation, and in readiness for when we can reopen, we have successfully been able to retain over fourteen roles across our sites, considerably reducing the number of those at risk.”

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