WIBU not to tell line manager…

[MarryingMrDarcy]

…that I’m interviewing for an internal post?

I wouldn’t say anything until you need a reference.

Depends on your policies. At my company you need to tell your line manager if you make it to second round.

We would be expected to, at my previous company they had to sign your application! If you’ve no procedures in place to say it has to be done then it’s up to you. If they’re likely to find out then I would be inclined to tell them.

I think it depends on your relationship, most managers would be really supportive and an ally in a move and it would be good to tell them as they could help you get the role. If you think they’ll sabotage you then maybe you want to do it quietly but unless you’re in a particularly toxic environment that would be unlikely?

In my place of work we need line manager approval to apply for internal positions, check your company policy.

It entirely depends on your company's policy.

At my work we must tell our line manager when we apply for something internal, and are encouraged to say if we are applying externally too. But I work somewhere that is very proactive on encouraging career development and progression, it's part of a manager's responsibility to help you progress.

I did in every job I had. From experience, it is seen as being considerate and I have never had any pushback if I didn't get the position.
In fact, I am currently considering applying and spoke to my current manager yesterday. He said the job I am going for seems really interesting and he encouraged me to apply although he would be sad to see me go.
You are certainly not required to do it but it is a nice thing to do. In fact, I was once asked at the interview if my employer knew I was looking for other jobs which gave me the impression that it was important for them to know if similar courtesy would be extended to their organisation.

Thanks - it’s a tricky one as I’m not really sure whether manager would be supportive or not. It’s not an extremely toxic environment, but there are some things going on which have in part made me want to look elsewhere