https://jobs.co.uk/job/technical-author-s1000d-remote-6-month-contract-sanderson-government-defence--f44b3eb4-ba15-4832-9a5f-7b2b27279e2c RSS feed for Technical Author (S1000D) | Remote | 6-Month Contract at Sanderson Government & Defence. en-gb Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:56:35 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/technical-author-s1000d-remote-6-month-contract-sanderson-government-defence--f44b3eb4-ba15-4832-9a5f-7b2b27279e2c https://jobs.co.uk/job/technical-author-s1000d-remote-6-month-contract-sanderson-government-defence--f44b3eb4-ba15-4832-9a5f-7b2b27279e2c Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:51:52 GMT Location: London | Salary: 24.00-24.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Technical Author (S1000D) | Remote | 6-Month ContractLocation: Fully Remote (first 2 days onsite in Bristol for onboarding/training) Contract Length: Initial 6 months, with strong likelihood of extension Rate: £25.50 per hour Umbrella IR35: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAPSecurity Requirement: Successful completion of a DBS check (arranged as part of the onboarding process)We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Author to support a major programme within the defence and engineering sector.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce and review high-quality technical documentation in accordance with S1000D standards.Author and edit technical publications using XML authoring tools.Act as a key technical documentation contact, ensuring deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.Review publications for quality, accuracy and compliance.Support documentation processes and continuous improvement activities.Essential RequirementsRecent hands-on S1000D experience.Experience using XML editing/authoring software.Ability to provide your own Windows 11-compatible IT equipment.Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a new DBS check as part of the onboarding process.Desirable ExperienceCurr... Contract