Fixed-Term Employment Contract — Word & PDF Template

This fixed-term employment contract template sets out the terms for engaging an employee for a defined period or task. It covers the employment details, hours, pay, holiday, notice, renewal and conversion to permanent status, plus confidentiality and intellectual property, helping employers in England and Wales meet their written-statement obligations.

Who is this template for?

It suits employers hiring for projects, maternity cover or seasonal work, HR teams, small businesses, and managers who need a compliant fixed-term contract that handles renewal and conversion clearly.

What does the template include?

The contract is organised into clear, ready-to-complete clauses:

• Parties — identifies the employer and the employee.
• Employment Details — job title, start date and fixed term.
• Hours of Work — working hours and patterns.
• Remuneration — salary and payment arrangements.
• Holiday Entitlement — annual leave and bank holidays.
• Sickness and Sick Pay — sick-pay arrangements.
• Notice Period — notice required from each party.
• Renewal and Conversion — renewal terms and conversion to permanent status.
• Pension — auto-enrolment pension arrangements.
• Confidentiality — protection of confidential information.
• Intellectual Property — ownership of work created.
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction — confirms England and Wales law applies.
• Entire Agreement — confirms the document is the complete record.
• Signatures — signing block for both parties.

Easy to customise

The template opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice. Fill in the highlighted fields, set the term, pay and notice, tick the relevant options and edit any clause to suit the role.

Format and scope

Download instantly as an editable Word (.docx) file and a print-ready PDF, formatted to A4. Written in plain British English with light, general references to England and Wales employment law and the written statement of particulars.