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A formal letter confirming an employee’s role is at risk of redundancy and starting a fair consultation process.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Notification that your role is at risk of redundancy
Following our recent meeting on [date], I am writing to formally confirm that your role of [job title] is at risk of redundancy.
This situation has arisen due to [clear business reason, for example organisational restructure, reduction in workload, financial pressures, or changes to operational requirements]. As a result, we are reviewing the structure of the
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This redundancy at risk letter template helps employers formally notify employees that their role is at risk while confirming that no final decision has been made.
The letter explains the business rationale, outlines the consultation process, and reassures employees that their views will be considered before any outcome is reached.
Using this template supports legal compliance, demonstrates fairness, and helps manage redundancy processes in a clear and professional manner.
Follow these best practice actions to get the most from the Redundancy at risk letter template, guiding you before, during, and after implementation:
Step-by-step action table for redundancy at risk process
| Step | Description | Responsibility | Timing |
| 1 | Identify roles at risk based on business needs and selection pools. | Senior management / HR | Day 1 |
| 2 | Hold redundancy at risk meeting to explain the situation and consultation process. | Manager / HR | Day 2 |
| 3 | Issue redundancy at risk letter confirming discussions in writing. | HR | Day 2–3 |
| 4 | Consultation period to consider employee feedback, alternatives, and redeployment options. | Manager / HR | Up to 7 days |
| 5 | Outcome decision: no redundancy, redeployment, revised role, or redundancy dismissal following consultation. | Management / HR | After consultation |
At Northshore Logistics Ltd, a downturn in contracts led to a departmental restructure.
James, a warehouse supervisor, received an at risk letter explaining the business reasons and consultation process.
This gave him clarity, time to respond, and an opportunity to explore redeployment before any final decision was made.
This Redundancy at risk letter template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
Yes. The Redundancy at risk letter template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
Absolutely. As with the Redundancy at risk letter template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the Redundancy at risk letter template 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 the Redundancy at risk letter template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format 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 Redundancy at risk 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.
The risk of using a free AI-generated template 'without review' includes your legal exposure, missing context, and no awareness of the wider process, whereas purchasing the Redundancy at risk letter template from us mitigates that risk.
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