Senior Technical Author – MoD Standards & Publications

Copello; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence and security company is seeking a Technical Author based in Romsey. This role entails creating and maintaining various technical publications including user manuals and maintenance guides, while ensuring compliance with MoD standards. Candidates should possess a degree or HND/HNC and previous experience in technical authoring, alongside knowledge of relevant standards such as JSPs and S1000D. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC qualification is essential.
• Previous experience as a Technical Author is required.
• Familiarity with JSPs and S1000D standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create/update/maintain Technical Publications for customers.
• Conduct peer reviews of Integrated Logistics Support artifacts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on Technical Publications.
• Support the technical authoring of bids and submissions.

Skills

Technical Author experience

Knowledge of JSPs and S1000D

Simple Technical English

Application of through-life support standards

Knowledge of ITIL (v3 or v4)

Education

Degree or HND/HNC qualified

Job description

A defence and security company is seeking a Technical Author based in Romsey. This role entails creating and maintaining various technical publications including user manuals and maintenance guides, while ensuring compliance with MoD standards. Candidates should possess a degree or HND/HNC and previous experience in technical authoring, alongside knowledge of relevant standards such as JSPs and S1000D. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with both internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction.