Manager / Technical Author - Technical Publications Team

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 .