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ATS-Friendly CV Templates for UK Job Applications

Browse our collection of CV templates UK job seekers trust. Each ATS-friendly template is optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems and designed for UK formatting. Choose from free CV templates, edit online, and download in Word (DOCX) and PDF formats.

ATS-safe layouts
Recruiter-approved styles
Mobile-first editor
Word + PDF downloads

Why These CV Templates Are ATS-Friendly

Single-column layouts

Standard headings

ATS keyword readability

UK formatting conventions

Clean typography

Structure template preview
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Structure

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ModernWordPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDFDOCX
Modern template preview
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Modern

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ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Pure ATS template preview
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Pure ATS

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ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
Editorial template preview
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Editorial

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ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Corporate & professional roles

PDFDOCX
Streamline template preview
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Streamline

ATSPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDF
Logic template preview
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Logic

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Avant template preview
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Avant

CreativeWordPDF

Best for: All roles

PDFDOCX
Vanguard template preview
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Vanguard

CreativePDF

Best for: All roles

PDF
Silicon template preview
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Silicon

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Canvas template preview
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Canvas

CreativePDF

Best for: All roles

PDF
Sidebar template preview
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Sidebar

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Compact template preview
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Compact

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Clean template preview
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Clean

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Tech template preview
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Tech

CreativeWordPDF

Best for: All roles

PDFDOCX
Bold template preview
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Bold

CreativeWordPDF

Best for: All roles

PDFDOCX
Startup template preview
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Startup

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Mosaic template preview
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Mosaic

CreativePDF

Best for: All roles

PDF
Glacier template preview
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Glacier

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Urban template preview
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Urban

CreativePDF

Best for: All roles

PDF
Customer Service template preview
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Customer Service

ProfessionalPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDF
Teacher template preview
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Teacher

ProfessionalPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDF
Top bar template preview
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Top bar

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Corporate & professional roles

PDFDOCX
Corporate template preview
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Corporate

ProfessionalPDF

Best for: Corporate & professional roles

PDF
First SC template preview
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First SC

ModernPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDF
Word Classic template preview
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Word Classic

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Corporate & professional roles

PDFDOCX
Word Modern template preview
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Word Modern

ProfessionalPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDF
Word Executive template preview
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Word Executive

ProfessionalPDF

Best for: Corporate & professional roles

PDF
Word Stockholm template preview
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Word Stockholm

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Corporate & professional roles

PDFDOCX
Chronicle template preview
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Chronicle

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDFDOCX
Apex template preview
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Apex

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDFDOCX
Glider template preview
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Glider

ModernWordPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDFDOCX
Keystone template preview
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Keystone

ModernWordPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDFDOCX
Pinnacle template preview
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Pinnacle

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDFDOCX
Summit template preview
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Summit

ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
Anchor template preview
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Anchor

ModernWordPDF

Best for: Tech & creative roles

PDFDOCX
Beacon template preview
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Beacon

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDFDOCX
Crest template preview
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Crest

ProfessionalWordPDF

Best for: Professional & corporate roles

PDFDOCX
Iron template preview
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Iron

ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
ATS template preview
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ATS

ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
ATS prime template preview
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ATS prime

ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
Left Sidebar template preview
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Left Sidebar

ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
Half-bar ATS template preview
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Half-bar ATS

ATSWordPDF

Best for: ATS-heavy applications

PDFDOCX
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  • 42+ templates
  • ✓ Basic editor
  • ✓ PDF downloads
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Pro

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  • ✓ All free templates
  • ✓ Word (DOCX) + PDF downloads
  • ✓ Advanced editor features

Premium

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  • ✓ Premium templates
  • ✓ Priority support

CV Template FAQs

Are these templates ATS-friendly?

Yes, all our CV templates are designed to be ATS-friendly. They use single-column layouts, standard headings, clean formatting, and are optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems used by UK employers.

Which CV template is best in the UK?

For UK job applications, we recommend ATS-optimized templates like Pure ATS, Streamline, or Structure. These templates use UK formatting conventions, single-column layouts, and are designed to pass through ATS systems used by UK recruiters.

Can I download my CV in Word (DOCX)?

Yes, many of our CV templates support Word (DOCX) downloads in addition to PDF. Look for the DOCX badge on template cards to see which templates support Word format.

Do you have free CV templates?

Yes, all our CV templates are free to use. You can create, edit, and download your CV without any cost. No credit card required.

Should my CV be 1 page or 2 pages?

For UK job applications, a 2-page CV is standard for most roles, especially if you have 5+ years of experience. Entry-level candidates can use 1-page CVs. Our templates support both formats.

Can I edit templates on mobile?

Yes, our CV builder is mobile-first and works on all devices. You can edit your CV on mobile, tablet, or desktop. All templates are responsive and optimized for mobile editing.

Pick a template and build your CV in minutes

Start with a professional template, customize it to match your experience, and download in minutes.