# Technical Documentation Manager

**Company**: TEKEVER
**Location**: Bristol
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Defence & Intelligence
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Documentation Manager to join our Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) capability. As a Technical Documentation Manager, you will lead the development, structure, and lifecycle management of technical publications for our Unmanned Air System (UAS) programmes.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Lead the planning, authoring, review, and approval of S1000D-compliant data modules across the publication lifecycle.

- Manage the Common Source Database (CSDB), associated data module code (DMC) structures, and Data Module Requirements List (DMRL).

- Liaise with customers and regulatory bodies to confirm documentation meets contractual and airworthiness requirements.

- Coordinate with engineering change processes to ensure documentation stays synchronised with design baselines.

- Define and implement a documentation strategy aligned with business objectives and standards.

- Support Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP) delivery where applicable.

- Manage document reviews, sign-off cycles, and audit trails to support quality and configuration control.

- Report on documentation progress, risks, and milestones to programme leadership.

**Qualifications, Experience & Commitments**

- Familiarity with ASD S1000D Standards and experience managing S1000D-compliant technical documentation.

- Direct experience producing or managing an Air-System Document Set (ADS) or equivalent document set for a military or complex air platform.

- Experience working on a UAS/UAV/Defence programme, or a strong understanding of the unique documentation demands of unmanned/aerial platforms.

- Solid understanding of CSDB tools, data module structuring, and business rules implementation.

- Experience managing a technical authoring / publications team.

- Familiarity with configuration management and change control processes in a regulated environment.

- Strong knowledge of global documentation standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

- Experience with IETP authoring and viewer tools.

- Eligibility to hold and willingness to undergo the vetting process for UK SC level Security Clearance.

- Willingness to undertake occasional national and international travel.

**Skills & Attributes**

- Solid technical expertise and attention to detail.

- Strong stakeholder management skills.

- Document planning and scheduling against programme milestones.

- Ability to manage external suppliers or subcontracted teams where required.

- Understanding of the wider engineering lifecycle.

**What we have to offer you:**

- Competitive salary with discretionary annual bonus.

- Company pension contribution match of up to 10%.

- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

- Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental care, and Employee Assistance Programme.

- Flexible hybrid working model.

- Access to a bespoke rewards platform.

## Skills

### Required
- ASD S1000D Standards
- CSDB tools
- configuration management
- change control processes
- IETP authoring and viewer tools
- technical documentation management

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