Technical Author

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, 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