This document provides a template for writing job descriptions at the University of Edinburgh, with sections for job details, purpose, responsibilities, required skills and experience, context, and verification. The template recommends job descriptions be no more than 2 pages and include the job title, department, manager, 2-3 sentence purpose, 4-10 main responsibilities making up 95-100% of the role, and skills needed. It also provides fields for managers and job holders to verify the accuracy of the description.
This document provides a template for writing job descriptions at the University of Edinburgh, with sections for job details, purpose, responsibilities, required skills and experience, context, and verification. The template recommends job descriptions be no more than 2 pages and include the job title, department, manager, 2-3 sentence purpose, 4-10 main responsibilities making up 95-100% of the role, and skills needed. It also provides fields for managers and job holders to verify the accuracy of the description.
This document provides a template for writing job descriptions at the University of Edinburgh, with sections for job details, purpose, responsibilities, required skills and experience, context, and verification. The template recommends job descriptions be no more than 2 pages and include the job title, department, manager, 2-3 sentence purpose, 4-10 main responsibilities making up 95-100% of the role, and skills needed. It also provides fields for managers and job holders to verify the accuracy of the description.
This document provides a template for writing job descriptions at the University of Edinburgh, with sections for job details, purpose, responsibilities, required skills and experience, context, and verification. The template recommends job descriptions be no more than 2 pages and include the job title, department, manager, 2-3 sentence purpose, 4-10 main responsibilities making up 95-100% of the role, and skills needed. It also provides fields for managers and job holders to verify the accuracy of the description.
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University of Edinburgh Job Description Template This template is for use in writing Job Descriptions (JDs) for any
purpose. This template can be expanded as required, but should usually be no more than 2 pages long. Please consult and follow the Guidance on Writing Job Descriptions. 1. Job Details Job title: School/Support Department: Unit (if applicable): Line manager: 2. Job Purpose (Normally no more than 2 or 3 sentences) 3. Main Responsibilities (Normally between 4 and 10. Percentages should total at least 95% (and no more than 100%)) Approx. % of time 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4. Planning and Organising 5. Problem Solving 6. Decision Making 7. Key Contacts/Relationships 8. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed for the Job
9. Dimensions 10. Job Context and any other relevant information
11. Verification (JDs should be agreed by the relevant manager and individual job-holder or representative. Further verification may also be specified in some cases.) I agree that this job description conveys an accurate description of this job. Manager: Job title Job holder: Staff number Other: Job title Name Signature Date Name Signature Date Name Signature Date
