Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Demonstrable, hands-on expertise with S1000D is essential. Extensive technical writing experience within the Aerospace and/or Defence sector. Direct experience working with XML and/or SGML in a structured authoring environment. Proven hands-on experience with authoring tools such as Oxygen XML Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, or Arbortext. Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement experience, including advising at a senior level. Consulting experience delivering services directly to clients. Ability to work with and obtain appropriate security clearance for Aerospace, Government, and Defence clients. Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in the UK, US, and internationally. Degree-level education or equivalent experience. UK or DoD Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain, is desirable. Experience delivering formal training programmes is desirable. Knowledge of ATA iSpec 2200 documentation standards is desirable. Experience with CSDB platforms and large-scale structured content systems is desirable. Responsibilities: Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of S1000D Common Source Databases across client environments. Deliver S1000D coaching and training programmes tailored to different technical skill levels and client needs. Consult with clients to assess requirements, develop solutions, and advise on best practices for S1000D workflows and technical documentation. Apply expertise in XML and SGML to support content development, data modelling, and structured documentation processes. Use Oxygen XML Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, and Arbortext Editor for documentation development, troubleshooting, and client solutions. Work with clients to define, configure, and implement Business Rules Exchange rules. Use strong technical writing skills to support documentation creation, review, and process improvement. Collaborate cross-functionally with development, project management, and technical writing teams to ensure quality solution delivery. Identify and recommend process improvements, contributing to evolving S1000D methodologies and service offerings. Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders. Ensure all deliverables meet industry standards, client specifications, and best practices for technical accuracy. Technologies: Support Security XML Architect More: We are partnering with a globally recognised content management consultancy that specialises in structured technical content for some of the worlds largest Aerospace, Government, and Defence organisations across more than 40 countries. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Sutton, Surrey, with a predominantly remote setup and client site travel across the UK, US, and internationally. We offer the opportunity to join a high-calibre, international team working on complex, mission-critical programmes, with genuine scope to shape S1000D methodology, training delivery, and best-practice technical documentation. last updated 24 week of 2026