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Our Temporary Promotion Letter Template streamlines communication, formalising temporary role changes to employees with clarity.
Use this model letter to confim a temporary promotion to an employee, including relevant dates, reasons, and pay changes.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Confirmation of temporary promotion
Further to recent discussions I am pleased to confirm that you will be promoted to the position of [Job title], reporting to [Job title/name] within the [Department] department.
This is a temporary arrangement [to cover maternity leave]/[to cover sickness absence]/[to provide interim cover during the process of recruiting a permanent replacement][other]. This change is effective from
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A temporary promotion letter outlines an employee's higher job position for a specific period, detailing title, salary, and duties. It provides opportunities for development and fills temporary leadership gaps. After the period, the employee may return to the previous role or be considered for a permanent promotion based on performance.
Use these best practice actions, recommended timescales and process stages to understand when and how the Temporary promotion letter should be used, helping ensure each step is handled consistently and appropriately documented.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Ensures that employees are provided with written notification of any changes in their terms and conditions of employment, including temporary promotions.
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in promotions based on protected characteristics, such as gender, race, age, or disability.
Data Protection Act 2018: Ensures that employee data related to temporary promotions is handled securely and confidentially.
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.
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If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Temporary promotion letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.
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