UK Recommendation Letter for Employee

Template

[Your Name], [Your Title]
[Company]
[Email] | [Phone]
[Date]

To Whom It May Concern,

I supervised [Employee Name] as [your role] at [Company] from [Start] to [End]. [He/She/They] served as [Position] and consistently [specific strength, e.g., delivered projects early].

A standout moment: [concrete example with a result]. [Employee Name] also [trait] — [instance]. I recommend [him/her/them] for [target role/opportunity] with full confidence.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

The employee’s actual job title and dates
A result with a number where possible
Your supervisory relationship
The opportunity they are seeking

Local note (UK)

United Kingdom — references here are often "confidential" and sent directly by the referee to the employer or university, not given to the candidate. Keep factual and avoid liability by sticking to role, dates, and observable performance.

Writing tips

Quantify impact ("saved $20k", "led 5 people"). If you cannot write strongly, it is fairer to decline than to send a weak letter.

Templates reviewed by the RecLetter editorial team; not a writing service — you are responsible for the final letter.