Job Specification

Over the years may of our clients have asked for assistance in putting together job specifications. Naturally we see this as part of the service and are always delighted to assist.
This section of our web site is dedicated to answering the question – what makes a good job specification? The summary answer to this question is that a good job specification should achieve the following results:

  • Clearly communicate the essence of the role
  • Outline the key deliverables
  • Define the type of candidate you wish to attract
  • Sell the benefits of both the role and the organisation as a whole to prospective candidates

A really well executed job specification will ensure that candidates are ‘briefed’ before attending any interviews. It will help candidates understand what they need to deliver, and so will be able to focus on those areas during an interview.
We have produced a step by step guide to producing a job specification, which we believe contains the essential elements you should consider including in any well rounded job description.

Step 1 – The Organisation
Step 2 – The Role
Step 3 – The Person
Step 4 – The Process