Congratulations On Your Promotion

Congratulations on your promotion: what to write

A promotion sits in an awkward spot. It's a big deal to them and a two-line email to everyone else, so the card you write is often the only thing that treats it properly.

Below you'll find "congratulations on your promotion" and "congratulations on your new role" messages split by who you're writing to, because what you'd say to your team lead isn't what you'd say to your partner.

Pick one, change a word or two so it sounds like you, and add the detail that proves you noticed the work behind it.

Promotion cards, posted first class

Cards for new managers, new bosses and the colleague who's been doing the job for free. Blank inside for the team to sign.

Congratulations greeting card for a boss promoted to police inspector, with text Congrats Boss Promotion to Inspector. Congrats, Boss! Promotion to Inspector Card £3.87 Minimalist white greeting card featuring bold 'World's Best Boss' typography in a clean black font. World's Best Boss Greetings Card £3.87 A humorous birthday card featuring an official-looking certificate design that reads World's Best Boss. Happy Birthday Card For The World's Best Boss £3.87 A congratulations greeting card for a female police officer's promotion to Inspector, reading 'Congrats, Ma'am!'. Congrats, Ma'am! Promotion to Inspector Card £3.87 Illustration of a smiling graduate in a cap and gown on a congratulations graduation card for him. Congratulations! You Did It Graduation Card For Him £3.87 Graduation card for her featuring a cheerful illustrated character wearing a black graduation cap and gown. Congratulations! You Did It Graduation Card For Her £3.87

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Congratulations on your promotion, for a colleague

  • Congratulations on the promotion. Completely deserved and about time.
  • You've been carrying that team for months. Nice of them to notice.
  • New title, same desk chair. Congratulations.
  • Promoted. Now do something about the office kettle.
  • Congratulations. We'll expect a round on payday.

Congratulations on your new role, more formal

  • Congratulations on your new role. A very well deserved step up.
  • Delighted to hear about your promotion. They've made an excellent decision.
  • Congratulations on your new position. Wishing you every success in it.
  • Well deserved recognition of the work you've put in. Congratulations.

For a boss or manager

  • Congratulations on the promotion. The team's genuinely pleased for you. Shop this card
  • A well earned step up, and a good one for everyone who works with you.
  • Congratulations. You've made this team better, and now more people get the benefit.

For a partner, friend or family member

  • So proud of you. You've earned every bit of this.
  • Congratulations on the promotion. I've watched what it took to get here.
  • All those late nights have paid off. Well done, you.
  • Congratulations. Now let's go and celebrate before you start the new job.

Funny promotion messages

  • Congratulations on the promotion. Please remember your poor former equals.
  • You've been promoted, which means it's officially your problem now.
  • More money, more meetings. Congratulations, I think.
  • Promoted at last. The bar was on the floor and you cleared it beautifully.

Promotion cards

For the new manager, inspector, sergeant or team lead.

Congratulations greeting card for a boss promoted to police inspector, with text Congrats Boss Promotion to Inspector. Congrats, Boss! Promotion to Inspector Card £3.87 Minimalist white greeting card featuring bold 'World's Best Boss' typography in a clean black font. World's Best Boss Greetings Card £3.87 A humorous birthday card featuring an official-looking certificate design that reads World's Best Boss. Happy Birthday Card For The World's Best Boss £3.87 A congratulations greeting card for a female police officer's promotion to Inspector, reading 'Congrats, Ma'am!'. Congrats, Ma'am! Promotion to Inspector Card £3.87 Illustration of a smiling graduate in a cap and gown on a congratulations graduation card for him. Congratulations! You Did It Graduation Card For Him £3.87 Graduation card for her featuring a cheerful illustrated character wearing a black graduation cap and gown. Congratulations! You Did It Graduation Card For Her £3.87 Police promotion greeting card featuring the text Congrats Sir Promotion to Inspector in a professional blue design. Congrats, Sir! Promotion to Inspector Card £3.87 Cheers M'dears Congratulations Card Cheers M'dears Congratulations Card £3.75

New job and new role cards

If the promotion comes with a move somewhere new.

Ciao, Bitch (Italian-themed Goodbye & Good Luck Card) Ciao, Bitch (Italian-themed Goodbye & Good Luck Card) £3.87 Good Luck For Your New Life in Dubai Card Good Luck For Your New Life in Dubai Card £3.87 A square white greeting card featuring the bold black text 'Adios, Bitch' in a stylish, playful font. Adios, Bitch (Spanish-themed Goodbye & Good Luck Card) £3.87 See You Later, Alligator (Funny Good Luck Card) See You Later, Alligator (Funny Good Luck Card) £3.75 A colourful greeting card featuring a playful certificate design that reads 'World's Best Colleague' on a white background. Happy Birthday Card For The World's Best Colleague £3.87 'Rock On' hand gesture good luck card, ideal for a new job or congratulations. "Rock On" Good Luck Card £3.87 Au Revoir, Bitch (French-themed Goodbye & Good Luck Card) Au Revoir, Bitch (French-themed Goodbye & Good Luck Card) £3.87 Good Luck In New York Moving Away Card Good Luck In New York Moving Away Card £3.87

Desk gifts and badges

Small things for the new desk, posted with the card.

A typographic music print featuring Taylor Swift Bejewelled lyrics on high-quality paper, unframed. Best Believe I'm Still Bejewelled By Taylor Swift Music Lyrics Print £8.00 Unframed wall art print featuring the text 'In A World Of Grey, Be A Flamingo' in colourful, vibrant lettering. In A World Of Grey, Be A Flamingo Print (A4 & A3) £8.00 A colourful typographic wall art print with the quote 'I work hard so that my dog can live a better life' in A4 or A3. I Work Hard So That My Dog Can Live A Better Life Print (A4 & A3) £8.00 A colourful fitness wall print illustrating the HYROX competition race format with running and functional workout steps. Hyrox Competition Race Format Print (A4 & A3) £8.00 Pack of 6 Minimalist Wooden Drinks Coasters Pack of 6 Minimalist Wooden Drinks Coasters £4.50 All You Need Is Love / Love Is All You Need Print (A5 - A3) All You Need Is Love / Love Is All You Need Print (A5 - A3) £8.00 Look At The Stars Song Lyrics Print (A5 - A3) Look At The Stars Song Lyrics Print (A5 - A3) £8.00 Music Sounds Better With You Music Print (A5 - A3) Music Sounds Better With You Music Print (A5 - A3) £8.00

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Frequently asked questions

Is it congratulations on your promotion or new role?

Use "promotion" when they've moved up inside the same organisation, and "new role" when the job title has changed but the level hasn't, or when you're not sure. "Congratulations on your new role" is the safe option either way.

What do you write in a promotion card from the whole team?

Write one line at the top from everyone, then leave the rest blank for signatures. Something like "Congratulations from all of us, completely deserved" works, and every card we print is blank inside so there's room.

Should I send a card or just a message?

A message is fine on the day. A card is what they pin to the desk, so it's worth it for a promotion they've worked years for. Order before 2pm on a working day and it goes out first class the same day.