quickly please! form of words to turn down a job succinctly but politely?

[bossykate]

i don't want the job and i don't want to go into the reasons why in my response. this is a job inside my current co, so not mediated by a recruitment consultant. at the same time want to give the impression of having taken it seriously and being grateful to them for their interest etc etc? needs to be sensitively done as set up through helpful colleagues whom I don't want to tick off.

thanks!

'Thank you for your offer of the position of XX. I was so pleased to be considered for this role and for your interest in me. However, I have come to feel that I do not wish to take up the role at this time, and therefore I have to decline the offer.

Many thanks again for your interest and I wish the eventual post-holder every success.'

dunno, something like that?

I am so flattered to have been asked but I really think I prefer my current role?

Acnebrides's response sounds good to me but be prepared for a follow up of some sort from them. I used to work in HR and did a lot of recruitment, if I received a letter like that in the circumstances you describe I wouldn't be offended but would probably give the candidate a call to see if there's anything we could do to change their mind, more money, different job set up etc.

dp usually uses the line taht it isnt the best career choice for him at that present time, but thank you etc etc.

thank you very much

the deed is done.

oh blimey. now they want to interview me for something else.

what about 'no, but if i'm that brilliant how about paying me more in my current job'

I think this is a really positive situation. The company thinks you're worth retaining and if they want to interview you for another position, it might be time to sit down with them and tell them what you really want, whether that's a more flexible job, a job in another area etc.