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A letter confirming redundancy while offering suitable alternative employment, including trial period terms and next steps.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Outcome of redundancy consultation and offer of suitable alternative employment
Further to our meetings on [date(s)], I am writing to confirm the outcome of the redundancy consultation process.
Following a review of the Company’s operational requirements, it has been determined that your current position of [current job title] is no longer required and is therefore redundant. This decision is not related to your performance, which has consistently met the requirements and expectations of your role throughout your employment.
The selection process has been carried out in accordance with the Company’s redundancy procedure, which has been discussed with you during consultation.
As part of this process, we have explored opportunities to avoid redundancy wherever possible, including identifying suitable alternative employment within the organisation. I am pleased to confirm that we
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This template is used to formally confirm redundancy while offering the employee suitable alternative employment within the organisation.
It sets out the rationale for redundancy, outlines the alternative role being offered, and explains key terms including salary, hours, and location.
The letter also includes details of the statutory trial period and next steps, helping employers manage redundancy fairly and in compliance with employment law.
Follow these best practice actions to get the most from the Redundancy confirmation and offer of suitable alternative employment letter template, guiding you before, during, and after implementation:
Step-by-step action table for redundancy with suitable alternative employment
| Step | Description | Responsibility | Timing |
| 1 | Confirm redundancy situation following consultation and business review. | HR / Management | Post-consultation |
| 2 | Identify suitable alternative roles based on skills, experience, and organisational needs. | HR / Line Manager | Immediately after decision |
| 3 | Issue redundancy confirmation and offer of suitable alternative employment letter. | HR | Within 1–2 days |
| 4 | Employee considers offer and responds within the specified timeframe. | Employee | Typically 5–7 days |
| 5 | Implement trial period or confirm redundancy outcome if declined or unsuitable. | HR / Management | Upon acceptance decision |
At Westbridge Engineering Ltd, a restructuring of the production department resulted in the redundancy of a supervisor role. Following consultation, the employee was offered a suitable alternative position as a production coordinator with slightly different responsibilities and no reduction in pay.
A four-week statutory trial period was agreed, during which both parties assessed suitability. The employee successfully transitioned into the new role, avoiding compulsory redundancy and retaining continuity of service.
This Redundancy confirmation and offer of suitable alternative employment letter template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
Yes. The Redundancy confirmation and offer of suitable alternative employment 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 confirmation and offer of suitable alternative employment 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 confirmation and offer of suitable alternative employment 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.
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