If you're passionate about delivering exceptional technical documentation and want to be part of a culture of excellence, this maybe the opportunity for you! Due to continued investment, this global business is currently looking for a Lead Technical Author to join their existing team in Telford on a 12 month contact.
The Role
As a Technical Lead, reporting to the Project Manager, you will use your technical and industry expertise, documentation skillset and subject matter knowledge to ensure successful delivery of tasks aligned to the project and customer specifications.
In this role you will drive the development of the production team capability and deploy process and operational change; the result delivering an engaged and high performing team. Your responsibilities will include the following but not limited to:
- Manage the customer and internal technical relationships.
- Act as the operational and day-to-day technical expert and key point of contact.
- Scope and define tasks ready for production by the operational teams.
- Monitor deliverables to ensure quality and project KPIs are successfully met.
- Review project schedules to support successful and accurate delivery to key milestones.
- Develop process, training, and production methods, successfully deploying within the organisation to support efficiency gains.
- Work directly with the PM to create development strategies to ensure continuity of capability within the organisation to support the project and services.
- Work with and support the wider company organisation to understand customer needs and develop solutions for new business opportunities.
- Review technology and software solutions to support automation and enhance offering to our customers.
You
To succeed within the role of a Technical Lead, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills:
- Extensive Technical and Engineering competence gained in a relevant industry and environment
- Knowledge of the Technical Documentation environment within an Engineering field.
- Proven experience in creating and compiling Army Equipment Support Publications (AESP), demonstrating an understanding of military standards and specifications.
- Familiarity with heavy armour, including armoured land vehicles, with an ability to understand and document complex mechanical systems and components.
- Familiarity with Defence Industry and associated security process.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong English language capability.
- Strong stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities
- Demonstratable experience of being proactive, adaptable, and resourceful.
Please note that due to security nature of this role, offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining security clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and will require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
Background
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:
- Improve work-life balance
- Be appreciated and valued
- Increase earning potential
- Gain security clearance
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If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE: A start date is fast approaching so apply as soon as possible!
