What to do if your role is made redundant

If your role has recently been made redundant, you're not alone. Redundancies have remained a persistent feature of the UK job market, with 2025 recording the highest level of redundancy warnings since the pandemic. If you're unsure how the redundancy process itself works, or what you're legally entitled to, we've covered that in detail in our guide to how redundancy works. This piece is about what comes next.

Navigating redundancy can be stressful, but there are practical things you can do to move forward positively.

At Eden Scott, we regularly work with people whose roles have been made redundant, helping them find their next opportunity. Here's the advice we give our candidates.

Take some time to process

The instinct when you learn your role is being made redundant is often to scramble straight into job-hunting mode. That's understandable, and sometimes necessary, but where you can, give yourself some space first, even if it's just a few days.

This is also a natural point to reflect on what you actually want next. Are you looking for more of the same, or is this a good moment to consider a different direction?

Update your CV

Once you're ready, updating your CV should be one of your first practical steps.

Start by listing your key responsibilities and achievements in your most recent role: what you were responsible for day to day, what you delivered, and what you're proudest of. This makes a strong foundation for a 'master CV' that you can then tailor for each application.

Even though the role has ended, the experience and results you gained in it are still valuable and worth showcasing properly. Our CV writing guide and free template can help you get this right.

Make yourself visible on LinkedIn

Turning on LinkedIn's 'Open to Work' feature is a quick way to signal to your network and to recruiters that you're looking for a new role.

Beyond that, it's worth being proactive: research employers you're interested in, reconnect with old contacts, comment on relevant posts, and don't be afraid to post that you're looking. Our LinkedIn job search guide has more detail on making the most of the platform.

Don't keep it to yourself

It's tempting to keep a redundancy quiet, but telling people is one of the most effective things you can do. The more people who know you're looking, the more likely you are to hear about a role that's right for you, often before it's even advertised.

Work with a good recruitment agency

Getting in touch with a recruitment specialist as early as possible can make a real difference. A good recruiter will take the time to understand your skills, experience and ambitions, connect you with opportunities you might not have found otherwise, and support you through the process.

At Eden Scott, we help candidates optimise their CV, prepare for interviews, and understand the terms of any offer they receive, including how to think through a redundancy package if you're negotiating one. The best place to start is to upload your CV so we can get to know your background.

Don't lose confidence

This one is easier said than done, but it matters. Losing your job through redundancy is rarely, if ever, within your control, and it isn't a reflection of your ability or worth. Try to treat this as a chapter rather than a verdict; many people who've been through redundancy look back on it as the push that led them somewhere better.

Final thoughts

Redundancy is tough, but reflecting on what you want, being proactive about your search, and getting the right support all help you move forward. If you haven't already, it's also worth reading our guide on how the redundancy process works so you know exactly where you stand on notice, pay and your rights.

Next steps

Has your role been made redundant? Explore our live vacancies, or upload your CV and we'll be in touch to discuss your next move.