Request to reduce working hours

[chuckieegg2008]

I have requested to reduce my working hours from 32 hours (over 4 days) to 24 hours (over 3 days). I spoke to my manager about it yesterday and she said I need to write a letter. Can anyone help on what i need to write in the letter.

Thanks

Probably just what you already told your manager, and an explanation of why the change is needed. A letter just makes the whole thing a bit more formal.

You'll also need to demonstrate how your work will be affected. If you're saying you're able to do the same job in reduced hours that's very different to saying you're wanting to reduce your working week and therefore some of your work will need to be taken on by someone else. Companies have their own criteria when considering flexible working options, the main one will of course be the potential impact on the business, resource and budget.

There's a template here: www.gov.uk/flexible-working/applying-for-flexible-working

I think you just need to out down in writing what you mentioned to your manager. Most places will have a policy on requesting part time role - have a look and see if you can find that as you may be required to state certain things in the letter.

Does anyone know if you have to have kids / be a carer for someone to be eligible to request part time working? Me and DH are TTC but I hate my job and want to have more time time find other roles so could I request going from full time to 4 days?

Emslife the law has changed recently and now anyone can request flexible working as long as they have 26 weeks' service, you don't need to be a parent or carer or anything.

That is interesting Flowery! Thanks for the heads up. I think I may try it. When they ask me why I want to go part time an I obliged to say?

Flowery may correct me but I think it's more important to emphasise why the change will work for the employer than why you, the employee, need the change. Ultimately, if the hours don't work for the employer, they can decline, no matter how great the need of the employee.