Technical Writer

Summary: The Technical Writer/Content Developer role in Manchester involves creating precise technical documentation for a global audience, collaborating closely with various teams including Engineering and Project Management. The position requires strong writing skills and the ability to manage project deliverables while adhering to established guidelines. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential for extension, classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and manage well-structured technical content based on inputs from subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Evaluate, validate, and convert raw data into high-quality documentation.
• Plan and track project deliverables, ensuring adherence to timelines and standards.
• Follow established content development tools, guidelines, and processes to support content localization and downstream efficiency.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams, attend meetings, and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Adapt to new tools and technologies as needed.
• Identify and report project risks promptly.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree with significant technical writing experience, preferably in a technology-related domain.
• Strong technical or scientific writing ability.
• Experience with DITA/XML, structured authoring, content reuse, and metadata tagging.
• Skilled in tools such as JIRA and content management systems.
• Familiarity with localization processes and style guides.
• Understanding of agile development and release cycles.
• Ability to write in formats like HTML/XML.
• Excellent communication, organization, and adaptability skills.

Salary (Rate): 275

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT