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Suitable alternative work request
Ask to be considered for other roles, and for the 4-week trial period you're entitled to.
When to use it
Your job is at risk and you'd rather stay with your employer in a different role.
What it covers
- Being considered for any suitable role, now or in your notice
- A named vacancy, if you've seen one
- The 4-week statutory trial period
- Priority for vacancies if you're pregnant or on family leave
What you get
- Your letter as Word and PDFReady to email or print, and easy to edit.
- A "before you send" pageWhat to check, when to send it and where to get free advice.
- Changes for 12 monthsUpdate your answers and download again whenever you need to.
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Dear Jane Smith
Suitable alternative employment
My role as Warehouse Team Leader is at risk of redundancy. I'd like to stay with Northfield Logistics Ltd if I can, so please consider me for any suitable alternative role, now or during my notice period, including in any associated companies.
In particular, I'd like to be considered for Stock Control Supervisor (ref NL-114). Please send me the job description and tell me how to apply, or confirm that you'll consider me for it as part of the redundancy process.
I'm happy to retrain, or to consider a role at a different level, if that would help.
Yours sincerely
Sam Taylor
Example with made-up names. Your letter uses your own details and answers.
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See the letterInformation, not legal advice. This letter is a template you adapt and send yourself. It covers England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland's law is different (nidirect). For advice on your own situation, contact Acas (free, 0300 123 1100) or Citizens Advice.