Legal right to ask for a job description?

During a period of restructuring I have been given mutliple new, higher-grade responsibilities by the director of my company. This has involved no change in title or pay. No official statement has been made to any member of staff regarding this change of role. However, the role requires me to report-on, and take some responsibility for, the work of other employees. I have survived for 6 months on good will but it is getting difficult technically and mentally to continue.

My line manager (below the director) has been briefed by me regarding my concerns on multiple (documented) occasions. However, he has his own agenda and is not interested in my issues. He has stated he does not want me to present these concerns to the director and I have withheld so far in order to prevent political fall-out with my line manager.

I want to resolve this issue by asking for an updated, official job description. Do I have a legal right to do this or is it up to the employer's discretion to provide one?

Thank you for your question.

It is best practice in employment to have up to date job descriptions. Reasons for this include clarification of what exactly your job entails and from your employers point of view makes it easier to appraise you, identify training requirements etc...

As a result of the recession, employees have taken on more responsibilities and duties which means that job descriptions may be out of date.

It is a shame that you have not received more pay or status for this increase in responsibility. Perhaps you may be able to discuss this with your employer to see if there is any room for an increase in pay, or something to reward this..

You have a legal right to have with a written statement of their main terms and conditions of employment which would include job title, remuneration, holiday, notice period etc. although this doesn't have to include a list of the tasks that you undertake as part of your role.

I would suggest that you approach your line manager and ask for your job description to be updated. You could offer to prepare a job description based on the role that you have been doing for the last 6 months, which can then be amended by agreement.

Answer is yes.

First of all job descriptions should be brief and not more than one page also it should not look overwhelmed., some jobs may require brief explanation as well.

I have the same issue with my employer, they still skipping my request of my job description.
Is there a law number, article or reference that I can refer at when I ask for it?

Thanks, A

No - because as Clara accurately stated, there is no legal requirement to provide a job description. Syed is entirely incorrect!