Cover Letter for Internal Job Application Template (UK 2026)

[Your name]
[Internal employee number / Department]
[Date]

Dear [Hiring manager name / Internal panel],

I'm applying for the [Target role title] position currently advertised internally. I've been with [Company name] for [X years/months] in my current role as [Current role], and the new role represents the natural next step for my contribution.

The reason for moving from my current role: [one sentence on what's drawing you to the new role — be specific, not generic]. I've discussed this with my current manager [name] who is supportive of the move and confident in the timing.

Three specific reasons I'd be effective in the new role:

1. [Specific recent achievement / project that demonstrates capability for the new role — name it specifically, ideally something the panel will recognise]
2. [Second specific achievement, ideally with measurable outcome and reference to colleagues who can corroborate]
3. [Third specific evidence — could be cross-functional work, leadership moment, or specific skill demonstration]

The questions I expect the panel might have, addressed directly:

• [Address concern 1 — e.g., why move from current role you've only had X time?]
• [Address concern 2 — e.g., specific gap or development area]

I've also discussed with [relevant current senior contact] about [the specific area the new role focuses on]. I have confidence I can take on the scope and would welcome the chance to discuss the role's specific challenges in interview.

I'm available for the interview at any time that works for the panel.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Internal email] · [Phone]