Technical Standards Editor – RSSB

Women in Rail; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Standards Editor to ensure the accuracy and quality of written content. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with standards writers, manage technical documentation, and uphold high standards of professionalism. The position offers a chance to contribute to the development of railway standards, while also providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Dental cover

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Season ticket loan

Travel subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteer leave

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in copyediting and proofreading technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret briefs and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Copyedit railway standards and ensure clarity and consistency.
• Proofread materials for publication and provide final quality checks.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Attention to Detail

Microsoft 365

Communication

Tools

Content Management System (CCMS)

Proofreading Tools

Job description

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Overview

One of RSSB’s functions is to develop railway standards on behalf of the railway industry in Great Britain. Standards are an agreed way of doing something. They support the railway to function as a whole system, help manage risks, open markets, and reduce costs as the industry does not have to keep reinventing the wheel.

The Standards Management, Policy and Strategy team leads three workstreams to support the development of railway standards.The ‘standards management’ workstream looks after and implements the governance arrangements for developing standards and monitors compliance. It also develops, manages and seeks continuous improvement of internal policies, processes and procedures.The ‘standards delivery’ workstream leads on economic assessments and supports the development of business cases to change standards. It also provides technical expertise on regulatory policy to projects and cross-industry committees.The ‘policy and strategy’ workstream sets the strategic direction for the future development of standards. Its expertise in regulatory policy helps influence changes to legislation related to standards. It works closely with industry bodies like the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

As a Technical Standards Editor (known internally as Standards Manager), you will be part of the standards management workstream. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and quality of written content from the Standards Directorate while supporting other workstream functions. You will collaborate closely with standards writers and other members to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in all written communications.

Responsibilities

• Copyeditrailwaystandards and othermaterials,ensuring content is clear, consistent,cohesive, andreadablewhile adhering to RSSB’s house style, branding,andeditorialguidelines.Maintain effectivecommunicationwithtechnicalauthorswhen copyediting materials.
• Proofread written material to ensure documents are ready to bepublished, providing the final quality check.
• Stayup to dateon language trends, grammar rules, and industry-specific terminology.
• Support the management of RSSB’s content management tool (Component Content Management System – CCMS).
• Support the developmentoftraining and support to others.
• Supportaconsistent and effectiveuse of thecontent managementtool.
• Support the transition to a digital transformation of standardsand the development of a standards’ customer hub.
• Provide support,coachingand feedbackto others to improve theirwriting skillsand knowledge of RSSB’s house style.Support the development and delivery of training tofacilitatethe adoption and consistent application of new or improved tools,processesor procedures.
• Support the teamin managingend-to-endgovernanceproceduresand continuous improvement activities.
• Support the management of user acceptance testing of updated or new tools,processesor procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in copyediting and proofreading technical documentation, as well as strong attention to detail whilst working on tight deadlines.
• Ability to interpret briefs and business requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite and in using proofreading tools and software.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communicate effectively and share thoughts and ideas through methods appropriate to the audience.
• Adapt and respond effectively when embracing new opportunities, change and in navigating uncertainty.
• Actively contribute as part of a team and work towards achieving team goals and outcomes.
• Take responsibility and demonstrate accountability in completing tasks and achieving objectives, actively seeking to resolve problems and identify opportunities.
• Committed to customer service and placing customer satisfaction at the heart of our success to ensure we deliver against our shared goals.
• Build effective professional relationships with stakeholders, understanding their unique goals and motivations, gaining credibility and effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes.

We are committed to investing in our staff and offer formal and informal learning opportunities fordevelopment.

We valuediversityand equal opportunities in employment and are committed to creating a workplace which is inclusive to everyone. As a member of theDisability Confident Scheme, we encourage candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria,to apply for our jobs.If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know in advance by emailing [e-mail] Find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at RSSB:Rail Safety and Standards Board Careers – VERCIDA

If you require anyreasonable adjustmentswith respect to our selection process including information in an alternative format, please contact us at [e-mail]

We understand the importance ofwork-life balanceand we offer our staff the flexibility to work within our core hours and the option to vary their location between both the office and home. If you are looking for further flexibility, speak to us at interview stage so that we can consider your request.

We value our staff and we offer a competitivebenefitspackage to ensure our staff can achieve their best throughout their journey with us. This includes 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays); a holiday buy and sell scheme; private medical and dental cover; a season ticket loan and travel subsidy; access to a cycle to work scheme; volunteer leave; a performance related bonus and pension.

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