Template for Writing a Job Description - guideline only but handy to use and keep for future job specs for other roles.

Company Name :

Company Location :

Company Contact Name:

Company Email :

Email for CV Applications:

Phone :

Job Title:

Please be creative here to catch people’s attention: eg – Office manager – Free parking – 40K – Dublin 2”

Permanent / Part time:?

Exact Location:

Base Salary :

HINT: Our research shows 70% of candidates will not apply to a role unless there is an indication of salary

Perks / Comments

(Training, Health, pension, Gym, free parking, 5 weeks holidays, mobile, laptop, mileage, work from home on occasion, etc)

Industry :

Example - Banking/Insurance/Finance - medical - IT - FMCG

Job Description:

Company Description/History: Outline the company history/ function/ size / locations / clients / industry, “paint the picture” for your ideal candidate.

Duties / Skills of ideal candidate:

Top 5 duties/activities:

1. Managing database of 10,000 clients using excel, etc

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Background of candidate:

Example: Ideally, you will have 3-5 years in the X industry…..

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Profile of ideal candidate:

You will need to have an excellent attention to detail & enjoy a fast paced office environment, you

Years experience (2-5, 5+):_________________________________

The Job spec: Make sure, in collaboration with other relevant managers, that you have written the strongest possible job description. Potential opportunities.
Unique selling points about the job, outline the team they will be working with, Who they will report to, make it as personal if possible. Imagine it’s you reading the job, what would make you apply to a job??

As a final wrap , sell the company with everything you have, what are the unique selling points about the job, (main dealer for x, excellent opportunities for career progression, lots of training in marketing, etc.) Make the final please apply very informal, encouraging & friendly. “All applications will be treated in strictest confidence, please call John on 01 2345678 or email me at john@abc.ie with any questions you may have.