Job Description Generator UK

A UK job description should include the job title, department, reporting line, key responsibilities, essential and desirable skills, salary range (recommended under new transparency guidelines), location and working pattern, employment type, and benefits. Including a diversity and inclusion statement is also best practice.

Currently there is no legal requirement in the UK to include salary in job adverts. However, salary transparency is strongly encouraged by CIPD and recruitment best practice. Jobs with salary ranges attract significantly more applications and the UK government has signalled future legislation on pay transparency.

An effective job description should be 500-800 words. Too short and candidates lack information; too long and they lose interest. Focus on 5-8 key responsibilities and 5-8 essential skills. Use bullet points for readability and keep paragraphs short.

A DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) statement signals that your company welcomes applications from all backgrounds. A good statement goes beyond "we are an equal opportunity employer" and describes specific actions your company takes. This helps attract a wider talent pool and demonstrates your values.

Yes. Clearly separating essential from desirable skills prevents qualified candidates (particularly women and minorities) from self-selecting out. Research shows women typically apply only when they meet 100% of requirements, while men apply at 60%. Distinguishing the two helps widen your applicant pool.

For remote roles, specify the time zone expectations, whether the role is fully remote or has occasional office days, equipment provided, communication tools used, and any geographic restrictions (e.g. UK-based only for tax purposes). Be clear about core hours if applicable.

You should avoid gendered language in job descriptions. Words like "ninja", "rockstar", "manpower" or "chairman" can discourage certain candidates. Use tools like the Gender Decoder to check your language. The Equality Act 2010 prohibits discrimination in recruitment, and biased language in job adverts could be considered indirect discrimination.

Popular UK job boards include Indeed, Reed, Totaljobs, LinkedIn, CV-Library, and Glassdoor. For specialist roles, consider industry-specific boards. For construction, EstiJob is designed specifically for subcontractor procurement. Government roles use Civil Service Jobs. Most boards recommend SEO-optimised descriptions for better visibility.

Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually and updated whenever the role changes significantly. Before re-advertising a role, always review the description against current requirements. Outdated descriptions lead to poor hiring decisions and can create legal issues if they do not reflect actual duties.

A job description outlines the role, duties, and responsibilities. A person specification describes the ideal candidate: qualifications, experience, skills, and personal qualities needed. Together they form the basis for shortlisting and interviewing. Our generator combines both into a single, structured document.