Technical Author
Posted Today by Advanced Resource Managers Limited
£43 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Summary: The Technical Author role is a 12-month contract based in Stevenage, offering hybrid working arrangements. The position requires expertise in producing technical documentation, particularly with S1000D experience, for a leading Defence and Aerospace company. The role involves writing in various markup languages and collaborating with ILS Managers and Design Engineers. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of MOD publication standards and technical writing skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML), and traditional formats.
- Enable safe and effective operation and repair of equipment.
- Cover the whole product lifecycle through design, development, and in-service support.
Key Skills:
- Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MOD publication standards.
- Knowledge of ASD S1000D and AESP.
- Familiarity with SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D), and Desktop Publishing systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers.
- Writing ability for new, complex, and original work.
- Use of Simplified Technical English (STE).
Salary (Rate): £43 per hour
City: Stevenage
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
Technical Author 12 month contract Based in Stevenage - Hybrid working Offering 43ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Technical Author? Do you have S1000D experience? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Technical Author, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Write technical documentation in Standard Generalised Mark-up Language (SGML), Extensible Mark-up Language (XML), and traditional formats Enabling safe and effective operation and repair of the equipment. Covers the whole product lifecycle through design, development, and in-service support. Your skillset may include: Experienced in the production of technical documentation with a detailed knowledge of MOD publication standards ASD S1000D and AESP Knowledge of SGML editing software (Arbortext Epic), Common Source Data Bases (CSDB for S1000D), and Desktop Publishing systems Ability to communicate effectively with ILS Managers and Design Engineers Writing ability for new, complex, and original work Use of Simplified Technical English (STE) If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Technical Author 12 month contract Based in Stevenage - Hybrid working Offering 43ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.