Offer of Employment Letter (UK) by Seedsummit
Updated 20 October 2025
The Seedsummit Offer of Employment formally offers a candidate employment subject to conditions such as satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and signing the contract of employment (to be provided). It sets out key terms such as salary, title and responsibilities, and start date, and specifies that the offer will lapse if not accepted by the stated deadline.
UK Template Offer of Employment Letter
PREPARE ON HEADED NOTEPAPER OF EMPLOYER
To be provided with a contract of employment for the prospective employee to complete and return.
Dear [candidate name]
Offer of Employment
Following your interview with [interviewer name] on [interview date], I am very pleased to offer you a position with [company name] (the “Company”) as [job title] on a salary of £[annual salary] a year.
Your employment with the Company would be on the terms set out in the enclosed contract of employment. This offer is subject to each of the following conditions:
The Company receiving references from former employers (one of which must be from your current employer) which it considers satisfactory. Please let me have the names and contact details of your referees when you accept the offer. We will not take up the references until you have accepted the offer.
You showing the Company your passport (which we will then copy and return to you). If you do not hold a British passport, the Company will need to see additional documents proving that you have permission to live and work in the UK. You should contact [hr contact] to find out which documents you will need to provide.
You returning a signed copy of the enclosed contract of employment.
[other additional conditions to employment]
This offer will be withdrawn if any of the above conditions are not satisfied.
By accepting this offer, you confirm that you are able to accept this job and carry out the work that it would involve without breaching any legal restrictions on your activities, such as restrictions imposed by a current or former employer.
I very much hope that you will accept this offer of employment. If you wish to do so, please sign the enclosed contract of employment and return it to me.
This offer is open for you to accept until [offer expiry date], at which time it will be deemed to be withdrawn. If you do accept this offer, we would like you to start [proposed start date].
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
For and on behalf of [company name]
About this template
What is this template?
Offer of Employment Letter (UK) by Seedsummit is a free, ready-to-use Employment Contracts template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment Contracts template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with England & Wales in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment Contracts usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.