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Job Specification Template

 

Job Specification Template

Use this form to create your job specification. Writing a job specification will help you identify the role you are trying to fill and will help in your recruitment campaign.

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JOB TITLE:  

 

 

 
PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Provide an overview of the job, its context in the company, and the contribution that it makes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Outline the main daily duties, tasks and responsibilities of the position.

 

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CANDIDATE:  Think about the type of person suitable for the role. E.g will the person be working independently or in a team environment?

 

 

 

 

 

   

REPORTING TO:

To whom will the person report.

 

 

   

WORKING HOURS:

Full/Part Time; Contract/Permanent

 

 

   

SALARY:  

Indicate what salary you want or are prepared to pay.

 

 

   
BENEFITS & PERKS: E.g health insurance, subsidised canteen, car, gym membership etc.

 

 

 

 

 

   
PROBATION: You may want to establish a probationary period (typically 3 or 6 months.)

 

 

 

   
START DATE:  

 

 

 
CLOSING DATE:  

 

 

   

  

Person Specification

 

KNOWLEDGE 

Indicate what knowledge is required to do the job, e.g. do you require an understanding of a defined system, practice, method or procedure?

Essential 

 

 

 

 

Desirable 

 

 

 

   

WORK SKILLS

Indicate what skills specific to the job are required, e.g. language fluency, typing skills, etc.

Essential 

 

 

 

   

Desirable 

 

 

 

   

GENERAL SKILLS/ ATTRIBUTES

What more general characteristics are required to do the job effectively, e.g., communication skills, writing skills, ability to delegate, motivation etc. 

Essential 

 

 

 

   

Desirable

 

 

 

   

EXPERIENCE

What experience and/or achievement in a field, profession or specialism is required. E.g. a minimum period of experience in a defined area of work etc.

Essential 

 

 

 

 

Desirable

 

 

 

   
EDUCATION: Indicate the level of education required.

Essential 

 

 

 

 

Desirable

 

 

 

   
QUALIFICATIONS Indicate the professional qualifications and/or specific occupational training needed.

Essential

 

 

 

 

Desirable

 

 

 

   

 

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