Generic Job Description Form

The Job Description Form should be completed following authorisation for recruitment for a vacancy. An essential part of the recruitment process, the Job Description Form (also known as the Job Specification Form) clarifies expectations by defining roles, responsibilities and performance expectations and so helps employers to select candidates with the right skills and experience. This form should be given to all candidates prior to the interview to enable them to adequately prepare themselves.

The Job Description Form provides for the following: 
1. Job description including position, department/team, reporting, brief description of responsibilities, hours, and salary range 
2. Listing of primary responsibilities 
3. Personal specification 
4. Listing of competencies.

A clear, well-drafted job description will give the employer a clear framework for reviewing applications, conducting interviews and assessing candidates.

Assistance in specifying competencies can be found in the Interview Guidance Notes.

This Job Application Form template is in fixed field format. Simply press TAB to jump from one field to the next and SHIFT + TAB to go back. Alternatively, use the mouse to click from one field to the next.

The template can be unlocked by clicking on the "Padlock" icon on the tool bar. To display the “Padlock” icon click on “View” and then “Toolbars”. From the “Toolbar” menu enable “Forms”.

Generic Job Description Form is part of Employment. Just £35.00 + VAT provides unlimited downloads from Employment for 1 year.