Technical Author

European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected partner of the UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a Technical Author to produce high-quality documentation that simplifies complex technical information. The role involves collaborating with product managers and engineers, ensuring clarity and consistency in materials such as manuals and guides. Ideal candidates will have strong technical writing skills and proficiency in documentation tools. Competitive salary and development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Author or similar role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain various technical documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for accurate content.
• Ensure documentation adheres to branding and style guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Proficiency with Adobe

Confluence knowledge

Understanding of Git

Job description

Our client, a respected partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Technical Author. This role requires a skilled professional to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and engaging documentation. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create and maintain high-quality materials that support our products and users.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain a variety of technical documents, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, and online help resources.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyse technical information.
• Structure and organise content to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Utilise documentation tools and content management systems to develop and manage content effectively.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to company branding and style guidelines.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continuously enhance our documentation processes.
  
  

What do you need?:

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Author, Technical Writer, or in a similar role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong grasp of technical concepts with the ability to clearly explain them to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with documentation tools such as Adobe, Confluence, or Microsoft Word.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development processes is advantageous.
  
  

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More About The Role

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.

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