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Conditional offer letter

A free template for offering someone a job: the main terms, the checks the offer depends on, such as their right to work, and what happens when they accept.

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When to use it

Once you have chosen someone, before they hand in their notice elsewhere. Say clearly which checks the offer depends on, so nobody resigns from a job on an offer you may have to withdraw.

Ask health questions only after making an offer, and only where the job needs them.

What the law asks of it

  • A right to work check before the job starts. Without one you have no defence to a civil penalty. (Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, section 15)
  • No questions about health before an offer, except in the few cases the Act allows. (Equality Act 2010, section 60)
  • The written statement of particulars on or before the first day. (Employment Rights Act 1996, section 1)

The template

Words in [brackets] are yours to fill in.

Your offer

Dear [first name],

Offer of employment: [job title]

We are delighted to offer you the job of [job title] at [company]. We enjoyed getting to know you, and we very much hope you will join us.

The main terms

  • Job: [job title]
  • Place of work: [place of work]
  • Reporting to: [manager’s name]
  • Start date: [start date]
  • Hours: [hours]
  • Pay: [pay]

Your written statement of terms, which sets out everything else, such as holidays, notice and sick pay, will be given to you on or before your first day, and you will be asked to read and accept it before you start.

What the offer depends on

This offer depends on the following. We will ask you for what we need after you accept, and we will help you with anything you are not sure about.

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Satisfactory references
  • [any other condition, such as a DBS check or proof of qualifications]

If any of these is not met, we may have to withdraw the offer. We would always talk to you first.

What happens next

Please accept or decline this offer by [date], using the link in the email that came with it. Once you accept, you will receive a link to tell us the details we need before your first day, such as your bank details and an emergency contact. You can fill these in at your own pace and in any order.

If you have any questions, just reply to the email that came with this letter.

We look forward to welcoming you.

With best wishes,
[company]

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In KivoHR, this letter writes itself

  • The job, pay, start date and manager come from the vacancy and the application.
  • The candidate accepts or declines online, and the conditions become their checklist.
  • Once they accept, they fill in their own details before day one, and the written statement follows.

Already use KivoHR? Sign in, go to Hiring, open the candidate’s application, and choose Make an offer.

Sources

This template is general information, not legal advice. For one person’s situation, ask Acas (0300 123 1100, free) or a solicitor.

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