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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