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Technical Author
Technical Author – Security (ITIL/DLF/Defence Technical Documentation)
Job Overview
Req ID: 59271 Job Function: Security Location: GBR London – Euston TE Posting Period: 02/07/2026 – 23/07/2026 Division: UK Business Advertised Salary: Competitive with great benefits Recruiter: Lloyd Hughes Closing Date: 23/07/2026
About BT’s Security Mission
Security isn’t just a priority at BT—it’s our purpose. As part of We Are The Protectors, we defend against thousands of daily cyber-attacks, ensuring safe connections for millions. Our work:
- Delivers critical impact at scale, from national infrastructure protection to global cybersecurity.
- Innovates daily, blending cutting-edge technology with mission-driven collaboration.
- Values your growth, offering world-class development opportunities, rare project exposure, and an inclusive culture where every role matters.
You’ll join a high-trust security team supporting governments worldwide, tackling unique challenges with tools and peers that inspire excellence.
Security Clearance Requirement
Due to the role's nature, you must undergo Developed Vetting (DV) Level Security Clearance under UK Standard Security Authority guidance.
- If successful, you may receive an indication of £5k annual allowance for security clearance costs (paid monthly), subject to role requirements.
About The Role
As a Technical Author, you’ll drive the technical documentation programme, ensuring alignment with AIA/ASD S-Series specifications, Defence Logistics Framework (DLF), and ITIL methodologies. Your responsibilities include:
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- Implementing the Technical Documentation Management Plan (TDMP) and overseeing all related documentation, contracts, and programme plans.
- Co-ordinating technical authoring for the System Awareness (SA) library, gathering, reviewing, and standardising data from subcontractors.
- Collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop technical asset documentation.
- Supporting the BT Information and Logistics Support Manager (ILSM) in contract negotiations and sub-contractor evaluations.
- Attending project reviews and advising on technical documentation issues with proactive insight.
The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical precision, leadership, and documentation expertise to our dynamic security environment.
Key Responsibilities
Core Work
- Manage and execute the Technical Documentation Programme (TDMP), ensuring timelines, standards, and stakeholder alignment.
- Oversee contractual and regulatory documentation adherence (e.g., MoD standards Def. Stan. 00-600 / 00-601 / S1000D).
- Act as a bridge between SMEs and ILSM, yielding structured insights for documentation gaps/initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams during project reviews for continuous improvement.
- Provide technical documentation consultation to project leads.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven technical authoring/quality-driven environment experience (regulated industry or대한국 defences preferred).
- Mastery of: MS Excel (advanced formulas/styling), MS Word (style/manual cross-references), Adobe Acrobat Pro (PDF manipulation).
- Strong verbal/written communication to translate complex engineering speccifications into clear documentation.
- Firsthand knowledge of MoD documentation standards (Def. Stan. 00-600 / 00-601 / S1000D structure/implementation).
Desirable Skills
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- Broad engineering background, including systems or integration expertise.
- Prior cad manipulation/illustration (AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator) as documentation assets.
- Proficiency in industry tools (Confluence, SharePoint, or documentation systems).
Why Join BT?
We offer a designed benefits package to suit your needs and growth, including: ✅ Competitive salary + 10% bonus ✅ 24/7 private GP support for you and your family ✅ Generous parental leave (18wk full pay, 8wk half pay) ✅ TTYL discounts on cards, travel, broadband, and mobile devices ✅ Enhanced pension (5% employee, 10% employer match) ✅ Flexible/holiday purchase scheme ✅ +Optional add-ons: dental, childcare, gym support
BT is the largest private-sector cyber employer in the UK, with £40m+ invested in R&D annually, dedicated to building a diverse pipeline of talent that reflects the world we serve.
Commitment to Inclusion
We value innovation and different perspectives. If you lack to perfectly match every requirement, apply anyway—your unique background might be the perfect fit. Reasonable adjustments and flexible working options (job share, self-directed hours) are available.
Ready to protect, innovate, and do good? Apply to shape the future.
Contact
For more information, contact Lloyd Hughes. We’re looking forward to meeting you.
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