Two free UK CV templates in Word and PDF: a plain ATS layout and a graduate layout. Two pages of A4, single column, British English, and no sign-up to download.
A plain, single-column two-page A4 layout with no tables, columns or graphics. The safest possible structure for UK applicant tracking systems.
Best for: Any UK role where the application goes through an online portal
An education-first layout with space for your degree classification, modules, dissertation and society roles, for when work experience is thin.
Best for: Final-year students, recent graduates and apprenticeship applicants
| What you get | Free | Paid (from £9) |
|---|---|---|
| Correct UK two-page A4 structure | ||
| ATS-safe single-column layout | ||
| Editable Word and PDF files | ||
| Filled example CV to copy from | ||
| Section-by-section wording prompts | ||
| Sector variants (NHS, Civil Service, teaching) | ||
| Written UK CV guide included | ||
| Free updates when the template changes |
Pick the ATS or graduate layout and download the Word version so you can edit it.
Work top to bottom: name and contact details, personal statement, key skills, work experience, education.
Three to five lines: what you are, how long you have done it, and one quantified result.
Each bullet should carry a figure: volume, percentage, budget, headcount or time saved.
Mirror the three most important skills from the job advert in the employer's own words.
Save as PDF unless the employer asks for Word, then check it still reads correctly on two pages of A4.
Optional, and the downloads above do not require it. We send one email with a one-page checklist and nothing else.
Yes. Both files download immediately in Word and PDF format with no payment and no account. You do not need to give us an email address to get them.
These two are, because they use a single column, standard headings and no tables, text boxes or images. Most free templates found through image search are not, and decorative Word templates are the most common cause of a CV parsing badly.
The free templates give you the correct UK structure. The paid templates from £9 add role-specific wording prompts, a filled example CV, sector variants such as NHS or Civil Service, and a written guide covering what to put in each section.
Yes. Upload the Word file to Google Drive and open it with Google Docs. Keep the single-column structure when you edit, and export as PDF unless an employer asks for Word.
No. Use the free templates for your own job applications as often as you like. You may not resell or redistribute the files.