Lidl to cut head office jobs as part of growth plans

The retailer said no customer-facing roles would be affected, but a consultation on the proposed head office changes is expected to conclude around October.

The possible job cuts are spread across all departments at the head office in Tolworth, south west London, according to The Grocer. 

The retailer said the proposed changes would streamline Lidl’s office structure and create sustainable growth to support long-term efficiency. 

A Lidl spokesperson told The Grocer: “As a fast-growing business with strong momentum, we’ve undertaken a review of our operations to ensure we’re set up with the right foundations to support our ambitious expansion plans, now and in the future.

“These plans include the opening of 40 new stores this year alone, creating over 1,000 new jobs for store colleagues, with further ambitions to accelerate that growth in the years ahead.

“As part of this review, we’ve put forward necessary proposals that will impact some roles within our head office. No customer-facing roles will be affected, and no decisions will be made until the consultation period has fully concluded.

“These proposals are designed to streamline our operations, improve efficiency and strengthen our business model. While these decisions have not been made lightly, we are committed to supporting affected colleagues and will offer alternative roles where suitable.”