Policies, contracts, letters, guidance and HR support tools for UK employers.
View full libraryThis form enables employees to formally submit their voluntary redundancy applications, capturing necessary details and declarations.
Due to [organisational/operational/insert other] reasons, [Company] is currently contemplating redundancies. As a result, we are asking employees to consider whether or not they would like to volunteer for redundancy.
If you wish to apply for voluntary redundancy, please complete the form below in full and return it to [name] by [date].
[Employees who volunteer, and are accepted, for redundancy, will be paid
Need the complete Redundancy process?
Explore the Redundancy templates toolkitA voluntary redundancy application is a request made by an employee to their employer to terminate their employment contract voluntarily. In some cases, companies may offer voluntary redundancy schemes to employees as a way to reduce the size of their workforce without resorting to layoffs or forced redundancies.
By accepting a voluntary redundancy, an employee typically receives a compensation package from their employer, which can include severance pay, notice pay, and other benefits. In some cases, the employer may also offer additional support to help the employee find a new job or career path.
It's important to note that applying for voluntary redundancy is entirely optional, and employees should carefully consider the implications before making a decision. Depending on the individual circumstances, accepting a voluntary redundancy package may have financial, career, and personal consequences.
Related HR resources and workflow
Explore the HR resources that may be relevant before and / or after using the Voluntary redundancy application form, helping you understand the wider process, maintain appropriate documentation and follow a consistent approach.
Our Invitation for Voluntary Redundancy Applications letter template encourages employees to apply for voluntary redundancy while maintaining a fair process.
If you receive an application for voluntary redundancy, send this model letter to an employee as an invitation to a meeting to discuss it.
Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Voluntary redundancy application form template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing redundancy processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
"Darryl provides support and advice with excellent judgement, and has a strong understanding of people, policies and UK employment legislation."
"He is someone I trust; consistent, dependable, and committed to doing things properly."
Redundancy toolkit
36 templates
£34.90
Whether you employ 5 people or 50, hrdocbox gives you the structure, documents and expertise needed to manage employees professionally and legally.
Professionally written and fully compliant with UK employment law
Access a free contract template instantly - or save 10% on any document today.
Use this code at checkout for 10% off anything!
Includes instant download, updates, and full access to your HR templates.
Termination library
137 templates
Full library
776 templates