Job posting
A job posting, or job ad, is a recruitment notice describing an available role and inviting people to apply. It can be public or shared within an organisation.
A job ad turns role information into details candidates can assess, such as the work, relevant requirements and how to apply.
Tell candidates what the opportunity involves
A job posting is the recruitment message attached to an available role. It identifies the work and gives candidates a route to respond. Many employers publish one publicly; an internal posting can also invite current employees to apply. A vacancy is the position itself, while the posting is the message about it.
Draw on the role description
A job description can inform the ad, but the ad is written for the people considering the role. Include details that help them judge the work: responsibilities, relevant requirements, location or working arrangement, and the application process. These are useful choices, not a universal legal checklist. The CIPD’s guidance recommends that requirements relate to the current role and be expressed in observable terms.
Decide what belongs in this version
Use the role’s actual responsibilities and conditions to decide what a candidate needs before applying. An internal announcement, a public advert and a short board listing may present different amounts of detail. Keep the claims consistent with the role, and distinguish required qualifications from preferences so readers can assess the opportunity.