Manager of Technical Publications Team - Lead Technical Author
Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire
Type: Full-time *Flexible/Hybrid Working Available
Join a pioneering high-tech engineering company in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire as a Manager of Technical Publications Team and Lead Technical Author, where you'll lead and support impactful changes in how documentation is managed. This is a rare opportunity to modernise a globally respected technical documentation legacy within a forward-thinking, international organisation.
About the Company
This company designs and manufactures highly complex technology that combines electro-mechanical systems, robotics, software, and electronics / hardware. Their technical manuals have been trusted worldwide for over 20 years and remain central to engineering and customer success.
Now, they’re seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Lead Technical Author with team management experience to help drive the next phase of innovation across their documentation processes.
The Role
As the Technical Publications Manager / Lead Technical Author, you’ll be responsible for leading and mentoring a well-established team while also working hands-on to evolve documentation standards, tools, and delivery. With 80% of manuals already in place, your focus will be on problem-solving, streamlining workflows, and ensuring documentation meets the changing needs of global engineering teams and customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and mentor a team of experienced technical writers, promoting innovation and efficiency.
* Collaborate closely with engineers and cross-functional teams to enhance documentation workflows.
* Drive improvements in content management strategies — experience with CMS tools such as Confluence, Paligo, XDocs, Author-it or similar is essential.
* Use your Microsoft Office expertise to optimise documentation production and workflows.
* Modernise legacy content and introduce scalable improvements to serve the business long-term.
What We’re Looking For
* A degree or qualification in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
* Proven leadership experience in a technical writing or documentation role.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
* Solid background in using Content Management Systems (CMS).
* Passion for making a real impact within a large, innovative organisation.
Perks & Benefits
* Flexible working with hybrid options available.
* Opportunity to reshape and modernise a globally recognised documentation suite.
* A key technical leadership position in a high-tech, growth-focused company.
* Collaborative, innovative work culture with strong support from engineering leadership.
Apply now for the Technical Publications Manager / Lead Technical Author job based in Pitstone, Buckinghamshire by sending your CV to Jabe.B@GTS-Search.com .