Technical Author
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- England,South West,Gloucestershire,Cheltenham
- Full Time, Permanent
- £30,000 - £60,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionJob Title: Technical Author (Electronics / Communications & Networking)
Location: 4–5 days onsite (UK secure site)
Engagement Type: Permanent
Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo eDV clearance
Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £60,000
Overview
We are supporting a highly secure UK government programme and are looking to engage two Technical Authors to meet growing demand for technical documentation capability.
We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in:*Electronics systems, or
*Communications & networking technologies
Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities*Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation for complex systems
*Translate engineering concepts (electronics / comms / networking) into user-friendly materials
*Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to capture and document system functionality
*Maintain and manage documentation
*Create technical diagrams and illustrations
*Track and manage workload
*Work autonomously—proactively identifying tasks and driving delivery
*Ensure documentation meets programme and security standards
Required Experience & Skills*Experience as a Technical Author within defence, government, or highly regulated environments
*Strong understanding of either:*Electronics, OR
*Communications / networking
*
*Ability to work independently and engage effectively with technical stakeholders
*Must be eligible for UK eDV clearance (UK national, suitable background, willing to undergo vetting)
Desirable Experience*Background within MOD / defence programmes (e.g. DE&S experience)
*Degree qualified in Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline
*Ex-Forces candidates, particularly from Royal Signals,
*Experience working in secure environments
*Local to the Cheltenham area
Working Pattern*Predominantly onsite (4–5 days per week due to security requirements)
*Some flexibility for low-side/offline documentation work where appropriate
Candidate Profile
This role would suit someone who:*Is proactive and self-sufficient
*Can operate comfortably in secure, structured environments
*Enjoys translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation
*Has either strong domain expertise or a solid technical foundation with the ability to learn qui
Location: 4–5 days onsite (UK secure site)
Engagement Type: Permanent
Clearance: Must be eligible and willing to undergo eDV clearance
Salary/Rate: £30,000 – £60,000
Overview
We are supporting a highly secure UK government programme and are looking to engage two Technical Authors to meet growing demand for technical documentation capability.
We are particularly interested in individuals with a background in:*Electronics systems, or
*Communications & networking technologies
Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo Enhanced DV (eDV) clearance as part of the role.
Key Responsibilities*Produce clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation for complex systems
*Translate engineering concepts (electronics / comms / networking) into user-friendly materials
*Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to capture and document system functionality
*Maintain and manage documentation
*Create technical diagrams and illustrations
*Track and manage workload
*Work autonomously—proactively identifying tasks and driving delivery
*Ensure documentation meets programme and security standards
Required Experience & Skills*Experience as a Technical Author within defence, government, or highly regulated environments
*Strong understanding of either:*Electronics, OR
*Communications / networking
*
*Ability to work independently and engage effectively with technical stakeholders
*Must be eligible for UK eDV clearance (UK national, suitable background, willing to undergo vetting)
Desirable Experience*Background within MOD / defence programmes (e.g. DE&S experience)
*Degree qualified in Electronics, Communications, or a related discipline
*Ex-Forces candidates, particularly from Royal Signals,
*Experience working in secure environments
*Local to the Cheltenham area
Working Pattern*Predominantly onsite (4–5 days per week due to security requirements)
*Some flexibility for low-side/offline documentation work where appropriate
Candidate Profile
This role would suit someone who:*Is proactive and self-sufficient
*Can operate comfortably in secure, structured environments
*Enjoys translating complex technical concepts into clear documentation
*Has either strong domain expertise or a solid technical foundation with the ability to learn qui
Job number 3766080
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Electus Recruitment Solutions
Established in 2003 by Andrew Little and Mark Day, Electus is a leading recruitment specialist in the Engineering, Technology & Digital and Cyber & Se...