Sample Job Advertisement by Business Gateway
Updated 14 October 2025
The Business Gateway Job Advertisement template provides a flexible structure for employers to create either a detailed or concise job posting tailored to their recruitment needs. It helps ensure consistency, clarity, and professionalism in job listings, making it easier to attract qualified candidates while maintaining compliance with fair hiring practices.
Job Advertisement
[job title]
Location: [company location]
Job Type: [describe whether the position is permanent/contract, full time/part time]
Salary: [detail the salary or whether this is negotiable depending on experience]
Hours: [hours per week, schedule, overtime]
[company name] offers [describe what the company offers, its purpose, and how the role fits the business needs].
Choose between the detailed vs brief job descriptions below.
Responsibilities
[list the specific responsibilities involved]
Add as many points as required
Skills and Experience
Educated to [required education level]
[specific qualifications required]
[specific skills required]
[soft skills required]
[any other skills or experience]
Add as many points as required. Include skills such as communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, time management skills, etc.
Attitude
[describe the desired attitude of the candidate]
[list further desired qualities]
Add as many points as required. Include qualities such as being a team player, flexible, confident, trustworthy, etc.
Dependent on where you advertise – words cost money!
Choose the following brief description for a shorter job advertisement.
[[brief description of the position, responsibilities, and desired candidate qualities]]
To apply, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV together with an introductory letter explaining why we should consider you for this post to [company email address]. To view the full job description and person specification, please go to our website at [website address].
Closing date: [closing date]
[company name] is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About this template
What is this template?
Sample Job Advertisement by Business Gateway is a free, ready-to-use Employment Contracts template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Employment Contracts template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. This version is drafted with General and Scotland in mind, though you should always review the final wording against the laws that apply to you.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Employment Contracts usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.