UK Recruitment Glossary
TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings)
In recruiter context
If your role is TUPE'd, the new employer must inherit your existing terms and continuity of service — they can't quietly cut your salary or holiday allowance. Common in outsourcing, contract changes, and acquisitions. As an employee, your rights stay protected; as a job-seeker, TUPE'd transitions can be a useful career step but ask hard questions about the buyer's culture and longer-term plan.
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Job Description (JD)
The official posting that lists role responsibilities, requirements, and sometimes salary.
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