SRT Marine Systems plc ( SRT ) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. Role overview of our Technical Author As our Technical Author you will be working within the Systems Delivery Team here at SRT, liaising closely with several departments both in the UK and Globally. This is an exciting and varied contract role for a dynamic individual who is seeking to expand their portfolio into an industry sector that is unique and fast paced. If you have worked in Military, Uniformed Services, or the IT sector this may very well be your next career move. The role of Technical Author role is primarily based in our Bristol office, with flexibility for Hybrid working. Our office is based in Bristol City Centre and therefore easily commutable. Please note: This is a contract role inside of IR35 or PAYE Responsibilities - Technical Author Reporting directly to the CONOPS Manager and working within the Systems Delivery Team, you as the Technical Author will be responsible for collation of information and creating our Training and Technical publications in support of our global projects in SRT ’s Systems Delivery business, specifically (not exhaustive): Producing high-quality Training and Technical Publications in compliance with relevant standards, using approved authoring tools and software Working with our Graphic Designer, ensure all publications and illustrations meet company and customer requirements for operation, maintenance, and repair documentation Reviewing and verifying all content to ensure accuracy, particularly with regard to safety, hazard, and caution statements Delivering all Training and Technical Publications on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards Monitoring and reporting task progress, highlighting issues, risks, or resource constraints to your Line Manager Providing Training and Technical publications support and advice to project teams to ensure documentation requirements are fully met Supporting the Global Systems Delivery Teams to ensure all publication deliverables are completed efficiently and in line with project schedules Adhoc - work with the wider Projects Support Team for the translation of overseas customer publications through approved translation partners to maintain quality and consistency Requirements - Technical Author Experience of Training and Technical Authoring to challenging timescales Experience from working in Military, Uniformed Services, or IT sector would prove highly beneficial Good communication, planning and organisational skills Planning and delivery to schedules, at time, cost and quality Development of Training and Technical Publication solutions Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders Appreciation of cultural differences in overseas territories and ability to communicate well with overseas colleagues Working knowledge of all MS Office Products, especially MS Word Experienced with Configuration Management and Documentation Control SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.