Technical Information Manager

Babcock International Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Technical Information Manager to support advanced submarine programs. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements and requires proven experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) delivery. The successful candidate will lead technical documentation planning and ensure compliance with safety standards while engaging closely with stakeholders like MoD and BAE Systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ILS programme delivery and support contracting.
• Strong leadership in support project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of technical documentation.
• Ensure technical documents meet safety and project standards.
• Liaise with key stakeholders including MoD and BAE Systems.

Skills

ILS programme delivery

Contract management

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree level qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Technical Information Manager

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: £59,.00 + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

Shape the future of submarine support – and your career.

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Technical Information Manager at our Babcock Technology Centre site.

The role

As a Technical Information Manager, you’ll be at the heart of one of the UK’s most advanced defence programmes – supporting the safe operation and maintenance of the Dreadnought class submarines. You’ll lead the development and coordination of technical information, helping to shape how data is structured, stored and delivered through Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs). This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact on national security while advancing your career in a dynamic and future-focused environment.

Day-to-day, you’ll lead the planning, coordination and delivery of supplier-produced technical documentation, ensuring it meets safety and project standards while engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.

• Planning and implementing technical information repositories and managing supplier-produced IETPs
• Reporting to the Technical Documentation Group and contributing to sub-element focus groups and forums
• Liaising with key stakeholders including MoD and BAE Systems
• Ensuring technical documentation meets project and safety standards
• Driving continuous improvement in technical information delivery

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with 2 days in the office / onsite and 3 days working from home. Frequent travel is required to MoD Abbey Wood and other sites as required.

Essential experience of the Technical Information Manager

• Proven experience in ILS programme delivery and support contracting.
• Support Contracting arrangements, Milestone management, Cost, Performance and Industrial Partner management to achieve Programme Outcomes Strong leadership in support project delivery and assurance.
• A solid understanding of risk and cost management principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualifications for the Technical Information Manager

• Degree level qualified or equivalent experience

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at