Technical Author

Searchability; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organisation is seeking a Technical Author to create and maintain high-quality technical publications. The role involves ensuring alignment with MoD standards while supporting both UK and international customers. Candidates should have proven experience, strong knowledge of JSPs and S1000D, and work in a collaborative, technically driven environment. A competitive salary up to £85,000 plus benefits is offered in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Exposure to complex defence programmes

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Author role.
• Strong knowledge of JSPs and S1000D.
• Experience using Simple Technical English.
• Understanding of through-life support standards.

Responsibilities

• Producing and maintaining technical publications.
• Authoring and peer-reviewing ILS artefacts.
• Supporting bid submissions with technical content.
• Collaborating with internal teams.
• Driving continuous improvement in documentation.

Skills

Proven experience in a Technical Author role

Strong knowledge of JSPs

S1000D

Experience using Simple Technical English

Understanding of through-life support standards

Knowledge of ITIL v3 or v4

Education

Degree or HND/HNC qualified

Job description

Technical Author - SC Cleared - Defence

Hybrid work pattern - 2 days per week in office

Salary up to £85,000 + package

Clearance Must be willing to gain DV clearance

Role focus Technical Author role working on MoD-aligned technical publications (JSPs, S1000D, DEF STANs)

Opportunity to support UK & international defence customers across the full product lifecycle

Environment Join a growing, technically complex organisation delivering mission-critical solutions

About the Client

Our client is a well-established technology organisation operating within the defence and national security sector, delivering highly specialised solutions to government and international customers. Known for technical excellence and long-term customer partnerships, the business is continuing to invest in its support and documentation capability. Due to continued programme demand, they are now looking for an experienced Technical Author to support this growth.

About the Role

As a Technical Author, you will take ownership of creating, reviewing and maintaining high-quality Technical Publications for both UK and international customers, ensuring alignment with MoD standards and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing and maintaining technical publications including user manuals, maintenance manuals, SOPs, installation guides, training materials, safety notices and release notes
• Authoring and peer-reviewing ILS artefacts, regulatory and safety documentation
• Supporting bid, tender and quotation submissions with technical content
• Collaborating with internal teams including Engineering, ILS, QA, Logistics, Sales and Compliance
• Driving continuous improvement across customer support documentation and processes

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a Technical Author role
• Strong knowledge of JSPs and S1000D
• Experience using Simple Technical English
• Understanding of through-life support standards (e.g. DEF STAN 00-600, 00-40, 00-42, MIL-STD-217F, KiD)
• Knowledge of ITIL v3 or v4; Degree or HND/HNC qualified

The Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working model
• Exposure to complex, safety-critical defence programmes
• Collaborative, technically driven working environment

To Be Considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills

Technical Author, Technical Publications, JSPs, S1000D, Simple Technical English, ILS, DEF STAN, ITIL, MoD, NSD