Jobs at the Safari Park
WORKING AT WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK
Do you enjoy making people smile? Do you want to work in a fun and rewarding environment?
West Midlands Safari Park has been welcoming guests for over 50 years and is one of Worcestershire’s biggest and most unusual employers!
JOIN OUR TEAM
Our mission is to bring people together to create unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime.
Our 200-acre site allows us to do just that, whether you’re visiting for the day, a wedding guest or are staying overnight! We create experiences like no other, attracting visitors from across the Midlands and beyond.
CURRENT VACANCIES
From admissions and retail, catering and theme park, engineering and facilities, wildlife and education, to venues & accommodation, we have career opportunities for all!
We offer a range of fixed-term and permanent jobs. Explore our opportunities to find the perfect one for you!
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
As well as benefitting from working with unique and beautiful species, you’ll also receive a range of additional perks to employment including:
FREE ENTRY – You’ll get a WMSP Annual Pass, giving you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands, and free entry to our sister site, Drayton Manor Park.
PARK DISCOUNTS – 35% discount in our retail and catering outlets and for our special events.
SAFARI LODGES – 10% discount to stay overnight at our Safari Lodges.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME – 24-hour access for your household members to an online doctor, advice lines, counselling referrals, as well as online prescriptions.
EXTERNAL DISCOUNTS – Access to an online retailer discount portal to save money across a range of brands.
THE GYM GROUP – No joining fee and 10% membership discount.
STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
A Student Internship within the Wildlife Department will give you experience of working with exotic animal species in a zoological setting. You will gain a deep understanding of the tasks involved in maintaining a zoological setting and an appreciation for the legal requirements of managing such a collection.
Recruitment FAQs
To apply for any of our current vacancies click the ‘View Vacancies’ button above, choose which position/s you would like to apply for and click the ‘apply’ button next to the vacancy. If you have an existing careers account, please enter your login details. If you are new to our site, please click ‘create a new account’ to complete your details. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete and submit your application.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive email updates on your application to guide you through the process. If you haven’t heard from us or have any questions then please email us at employment@wmsp.co.uk.
Depending on the vacancy that you have applied for and the vacancy closing date, you will receive an update on your application status, this is usually within two weeks. If you haven’t heard from us or have any questions then please email us at employment@wmsp.co.uk.
If your role requires you to wear a uniform, you will have provided all of your size requirements as part of your onboarding process and will be issued with your uniform prior to your first day. If your role does not require you to wear a uniform, we advise smart/casual attire.
No, currently we are not accepting any applications against either work experience or volunteering placements. All of our current vacancies can be viewed by clicking the ‘view vacancies’ button above.
It is a legal requirement in the UK for an employer to check that an employee has the right to work in this country.
We ask that you bring your 'Right to Work' documents with you when attending your interview. You will need to provide us with your original documentation (screenshots, photos or copies will not be accepted). This can be your passport or your A4 sized birth/adoption certificate and an official letter or document from a previous employer or government agency, containing your name and National Insurance number.
If you require a work permit to work in the UK, please ensure you bring this along as proof of your eligibility status including any government issued share codes.
