Technical Author

Job Description

Posted Monday 22 December 2025 at 01:00

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

Roke is a world‑class engineering and technology company, with a trusted and long‑standing record of delivery spanning research & development, products, managed‑services and consultancy, serving customers across the globe. The markets Roke operates in are broad but they are frequently cross‑cutting at engineering and delivery levels; markets include Defence, National Security, Intelligence sectors, with diversity being at the centre of Roke’s strategy.

As a Technical Author your main responsibility is the creating/updating/reviewing/maintaining of Technical Publications (TPs) that will be provided to our customers both in the UK and internationally, liaising regularly with Customers, internal stakeholders, and Suppliers, to achieve high and consistent levels of customer satisfaction. Aligning to relevant MoD requirements and standards such as Joint Service Publications (JSPs), S1000D, and MLI‑STDs where applicable.

• Take ownership of Technical Publications including User/operator manuals, Maintenance manuals, SOPs, Installation/Assembly guides, Release notes, Technical Service Bulletins & safety notices, Disposal instructions, Training manuals, Specifications & data sheets (inc hazard logs)
• Peer review Integrated Logistics Support artifacts, such as ILS plans…
• Regulatory & Safety Documentation
• Support the technical authoring of bid/tender/quote submissions
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of TPs with customer needs and expectations
• Continuous improvement activities such as creation and enhancement of Customer Support Services procedures and policies
• Promote the Roke brand and products
• Undertake any other reasonable duties

• Degree or HND/HNC qualified

• Previously held Technical Author role(s)
• Knowledge of JSPs and S1000D
• Simple Technical English
• Knowledge and experience of application of through‑life support standards such as DEF STAN 00‑600, 00‑40, 00‑42, Mil Std 217F and KiD
• Knowledge of ITIL (v3 or v4)

We have a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, covering Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve DV clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 10 years.

Click apply, submitting an up‑to‑date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom