We have some fantastic guidance from Sally Bendtson, Founder of Limelight HR who prepared this template on writing a job description. You can read it here

A job description isn’t the same as a job advert. It’s not about selling the role as your job advert will have done that already. Instead, a job description is about detail and clarity. A Job description sets out what the role is there to do, what’s expected day to day, and how it fits into the wider business.

A job description should be created alongside your job advert after you have assessed your business needs and completed skills mapping to ensure you attract the right candidates. These honest conversations within your business or team should give you an idea of the knowledge, skills and experience the candidate needs and the working conditions they can expect e.g flexible, weekends/evenings, shift patterns.

A job description plays an important role in making sure both you and the candidate are on the same page. It sets clear expectations about what’s on offer and how you’ll work together. If key details are missing, or the day-to-day reality isn’t clear, a new starter can feel left in the dark which isn’t the best way to begin a working relationship.

...to get this template as a resource to take away with you.