Technical Author

Job in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50, England, UK

Listing for: Electus Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-21

Job specializations:

Engineering
Systems Engineer, Technical Support, Cybersecurity
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Technical Support, Cybersecurity

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 30000.00 60000.00 YEAR

Job 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
Communications & networking technologies

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
- 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

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

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