Job Description and Person Specification

Job Description

Four points to consider when writing a job description:

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1. Job Title

Ensure that it is clear, correct and can be understood by anybody in your industry.

Keep it short, realistic and meaningful.

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2. Main Purpose

This should be one sentence accurately summarising the job's main responsibility.

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3. Main Tasks

The main responsibilities of the role and additional occasional work. 

Be precise and maintain flexibility.

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4. Reporting Structure

Who will the role report into? 

Person Specification

Three points to consider when writing a person specification:

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1. The essential and desirable knowledge, skills and experience.

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2. Concentrate on the real requirements of the role so that you do not discriminate. 

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3. Your recruitment process should test these requirements in a way that can be measured.

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