Flexible Working Policy Template – UK

A professional, ready-to-edit Flexible Working Policy Template designed for UK businesses. This template helps employers establish a clear and consistent process for managing flexible working requests while giving employees straightforward guidance on how requests will be considered.

This template covers:

• The statutory right to request flexible working
• Day-one eligibility for employees
• Different types of flexible working arrangements
• Making a statutory flexible working request
• Up to two statutory requests within a 12-month period
• Consulting with employees about requests
• Considering requests fairly and reasonably
• Alternative arrangements and trial periods
• Accepting flexible working requests
• Permitted business reasons for refusal
• Communicating decisions
• Appeals and review arrangements
• Changes to employment terms
• Employee and manager responsibilities
• Record keeping and confidentiality
• Policy monitoring and review

Designed to be 95% ready to use, simply add your company details, customise the internal process and adapt the policy to your organisation's working arrangements.

Ideal for: Small businesses, growing companies, startups and employers looking to establish a professional and consistent approach to flexible working.

Format: Editable digital template
Delivery: Instant digital download

This template is provided for general business use and does not constitute legal advice. Flexible working entitlements can change, so professional HR or legal advice should be obtained where appropriate.