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Main points included in a job description
- Location of the job – division, department, branch, section, etc.
- Title of the job/post
- Job title of the individual to whom the job holder is responsible
- Job grade
- Job titles of any individuals responsible to the job holder and the numbers of employees supervised
- Brief description of the overall purpose of the job
- Main tasks carried out by the job holder – these should be listed separately in chronological order or in order of importance
- Details of the equipment or tools used or any special requirements to deal with people, inside or outside the company
- Location of the job and the amount of travelling that may be required
- Special circumstances such as shifts or night work, considerable overtime or weekend working, heavy lifting, exceptionally monotonous work, unpleasant or dangerous working conditions
Job specifications
The job specification details the following required by the job holder
- Qualifications
- Experience
- Personal qualities
- Special demands made by the job:
- Physical conditions
- Unusual hours
- Travelling away from home
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Salary
- Fringe benefits
- Working hours
- Holiday entitlement
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