UK Employment Contract Starter Template (Statement of Particulars) 2026 Edition

Hire with confidence and meet your legal obligations from day one.

This professionally designed UK Employment Contract Starter Template provides a compliant Statement of Particulars that can be issued to employees on or before their first day of work. Created by a Master's-qualified HR Specialist (CIPD Level 7 Accredited), this editable template helps SMEs, hospitality businesses and growing organisations put the right foundations in place from the start.

Whether you're hiring your first employee or updating outdated paperwork, this template saves time, reduces risk and provides a clear framework for employment terms.

What's Included

✔ Fully editable Statement of Particulars template (Microsoft Word)

✔ Manager Guidance Notes explaining how and when to use the document

✔ Sections covering:

• Employer and employee details

• Start date and continuous service

• Job title and place of work

• Probation period

• Pay and working hours

• Holiday entitlement

• Sick pay and family leave

• Training requirements

• Notice periods

• Trade union information

• Employee acknowledgement and signatures

Why Choose This Template?

Save Time

No need to draft employment documents from scratch. Simply add your organisation's details and customise to suit your business.

Professional and Practical

Designed by an experienced HR professional with real-world SME and employment law knowledge.

Ideal for Small Businesses

Perfect for employers without in-house HR support who need a clear and structured starting point for new hires.

Editable and Reusable

Use the template repeatedly within your organisation for future recruitment and onboarding.

Who Is This For?

This template is ideal for:

• UK SMEs

• Hospitality businesses

• Start-ups hiring their first employees

• Business owners and managers

• HR professionals seeking a ready-made foundation document

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File Format

You will receive:

• Microsoft Word (.docx) template

• PDF Manager Guidance Notes

All files are fully editable and compatible with Microsoft Word and other compatible word processing software.

Instant Download

1. Purchase the template

2. Download immediately

3. Edit with your organisation's details

4. Save, print or issue to employees

Licence & Usage

This template is licensed for personal and internal business use only.

You may edit and use the document within your organisation, but you may not:

• Resell

• Redistribute

• Share externally

• Upload the files for public use

All content is copyright © KBM Templates.

Legal Disclaimer

This template provides general HR documentation and guidance based on UK employment legislation and HR best practice. It does not constitute legal advice. Organisations should ensure all documentation is appropriate for their individual circumstances and seek professional advice where necessary.