Technical Author

We are pleased to be recruiting for a Technical Author in a role where you will be responsible for developing and maintaining technology-based learning materials. Our client is market-leading educational systems provider and are looking to expand their onsite team.

What the role involves….

• Writing interactive, computer-based learning materials. These materials will initially be designed to address the needs of students on vehicle maintenance courses in colleges, schools and universities.
• Authoring of both computer-based and paper-based learning materials that cover areas of engineering and vehicle technology.
• Undertaking any research that may be required to ensure the accuracy of learning materials.
• Proof-reading, technical editing and testing of both computer-based and paper-based learning materials.
• Keeping up to date with the latest technological advances in the areas of electronics, automotive, mechatronics, control and telecommunications.
• Using in-house editing software that has been designed to produce on-screen delivered learning materials.
• Using Windows-based software packages such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities of the role….

• Ensuring that the job activities you undertake are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate all necessary information and specification to designated colleagues in a clear and concise way.
• Ensuring that learning materials comply with design directives.
• Ensuring that all duties are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.

The person carrying out this role must have….

• A degree or equivalent in a field of engineering. Teaching experience a definite benefit.
• Be able to communicate clearly through the written word.
• Have experience of researching technical subjects.
• An enthusiastic, flexible, self-motivated approach and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate well with people at all levels.
• An organised manner and the ability to work effectively, either individually or as part of a team.
• A close attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure, while maintaining set standards.
• The ability to follow formal procedures and work within a structured Quality Management System.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a technical mindset who can develop knowledge on engineering systems quickly and has the ability to translate this lucidly into words.

This is an onsite role based in Norwich. If you are interested in discussing the role further, please apply and one of the team will phone you back for a chat.