Tell us about the work behind the role.

A useful hiring conversation begins with the reason for the vacancy, the people around it and what a new person would need to make possible.

The role in real life

The need: What is waiting to be done? Distinguish immediate pressure from the longer term purpose of the position.
The team: Who would the person work with, learn from and make decisions alongside? Include the support available in the first weeks.
The essentials: Separate capabilities the person needs on arrival from skills you can help them develop. Explain why each requirement matters.
The working offer: Prepare the approved pay range, location, hours and employment terms for the real agency. Nothing is assumed in this preview.

Replace a long wish list with the work the person should be able to do. Give an ordinary example of a task or decision.

A concrete description helps candidates recognise relevant experience from different settings.

Decide who reviews candidates and who can answer practical questions. Discuss the steps and likely timing before a search begins.

Ask how feedback will be shared when a candidate is not moving forward.

Think about equipment, introductions and how the first pieces of work will be explained.

Recruitment does not end at the offer. A thoughtful arrival gives both sides a clearer start.

The employer journey shows the decisions to agree before a real search starts.