Technical Author

European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected partner of the UK Ministry of Defence seeks an experienced Technical Author to create, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation. In this role, you will collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate complex concepts into clear documentation. Excellent communication skills and proficiency with documentation tools are essential. The position is located in Stevenage, which offers excellent transport links and employee development opportunities.

Benefits

Onsite gym

Coffee shop

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Author or in a similar role.
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with agile development processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain technical documents.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for technical information.
• Structure and organize content for clarity and accuracy.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong grasp of technical concepts

Proficiency with documentation tools

Familiarity with version control systems

Tools

Adobe

Confluence

Microsoft Word

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.

What happens now?

Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.

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.