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Appointment Letter

A letter confirming an appointment, setting out the role, department, joining date, salary, probation and terms.

Who Should Use It:HR staff, managers, and new employees.
Primary Task:Confirming an appointment in writing: role, department, joining date, salary, hours, probation, notice and terms, with an acceptance section.
File FormatsMicrosoft Word (.docx) + PDF
CompatibilityWord, Google Docs, LibreOffice
License100% Free for Team Use
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Sample included: Example: Appointment Letter in use. Confirming an appointment in writing: role, department, joining date, salary, hours, probation, notice and terms, with an acceptance section.

How to Use This Template

Follow these practical steps to customize and roll out this procedure with your team:

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1. Address the letter

Write the employee's name and address, the date, and the role being appointed to.

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2. Set out the appointment

Fill in the role, department, joining date, salary, hours, probation and notice period.

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3. Add terms and benefits

List the terms of appointment, such as references or right-to-work evidence, and summarise the benefits.

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4. Send and file the acceptance

Send the letter, ask the employee to sign the acceptance, and file the signed copy.