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Employment Offer Letter

A letter offering a job to a candidate, setting out the role, salary, start date and terms.

Who Should Use It:HR staff, managers, and job candidates.
Primary Task:Making a job offer in writing: role, department, start date, salary, hours, probation, notice and conditions, with an acceptance section.
File FormatsMicrosoft Word (.docx) + PDF
CompatibilityWord, Google Docs, LibreOffice
License100% Free for Team Use
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Sample included: Example: Employment Offer Letter in use. Making a job offer in writing: role, department, start date, salary, hours, probation, notice and conditions, with an acceptance section.

How to Use This Template

Follow these practical steps to customize and roll out this procedure with your team:

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1. Address the letter

Write the candidate's name and address, the date, and the role being offered.

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2. Set out the offer

Fill in the role, department, start date, salary, hours, probation and notice period.

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3. Add conditions and benefits

List any conditions, such as references or right-to-work evidence, and summarise the benefits.

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4. Send and file the acceptance

Send the letter, ask the candidate to sign the acceptance, and file the signed copy.