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Secure your next hire today with our free employee offer letter template. This professional document allows you to formally offer a job to a successful candidate while clearly outlining the key terms of their employment.
Includes Probation & Notice Period clauses
Editable Word format (.docx)
Covers Salary, Bonus & Equity
Compliant with UK Pensions Act 2008
Last updated January 2026
An offer letter is a formal invitation to take the job, summarising the main terms (salary, start date, location). An Employment Contract (or Statement of Particulars) is a more detailed legal document that follows later. This template expressly states that the full handbook and statement will be provided separately.
Yes. The template includes a specific clause for a probationary period (e.g., 3 or 6 months), giving you the right to assess the employee’s performance before confirming their permanent status.
Absolutely. The work Location field is fully editable, allowing you to specify if the role is office-based, remote, or hybrid.
Yes. We have included optional clauses for a Discretionary Bonus Scheme and an Equity/Share Option scheme. You can easily remove these sections if they do not apply to the specific role.
Yes. This document is drafted to align with UK employment standards. It references specific UK requirements such as the Pensions Act 2008 (auto-enrolment) and statutory holiday entitlement.