Cover Letter for Senior / Executive Role Template (UK 2026)

[Your name]
[Address]
[Date]

Dear [Specific addressee — hiring chair, search consultant, etc.],

I'm writing in support of my candidacy for the [Senior role title] role at [Company name]. I've been [Current senior role] at [Current company] for [X years], and the role represents a natural progression in scope and challenge.

Current scope: [Detail the current role — function, team size, budget, P&L if relevant — 2-3 sentences with specifics]. The most relevant recent outcomes:

1. [Specific business outcome with measurable result, timeline, and what it required — 2-3 sentences]
2. [Second outcome with similar detail]
3. [Third outcome with similar detail]

What distinguishes my candidacy for [Target role] specifically:

• [Distinctive capability 1 with concrete evidence]
• [Distinctive capability 2 with concrete evidence]
• [Distinctive capability 3 — could be sector experience, scale, specific situation expertise]

I'm specifically drawn to [Company name] because [one specific reason — concrete, not generic; ideally references something current about the company that signals you've done your homework]. The combination of [specific challenge facing the company] and [specific opportunity in the role] is exactly the kind of work I'd take on next.

If helpful, I can share [reference to specific work product, public talks, articles, or board roles] that demonstrate my approach to [relevant area].

I'd welcome a confidential conversation. My CV and a short reference list are attached. I can speak in person at your convenience and am happy to share contact details for the references in advance if useful for any pre-search calls.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [LinkedIn]