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Working at BT Group

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    100,000 across BT Group (24,000 at BT Business)

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Join BT as a Technical Author in London - Euston TE for this full-time, on-site role. Help protect critical national infrastructure while enjoying a competitive salary, 10% annual bonus, and a £5k DV clearance allowance in a specialist security team.

Requirements

  • Previous demonstrable experience in a technical author / writer role.
  • Experience working in a quality driven environment utilising a technical control system.
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word & Adobe PDF.
  • Knowledge of Def. Stan. 00-600 / 00-601 / S1000D.
  • Desirable: Broad engineering experience, systems integration understanding, and CAD manipulation skills.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Technical document writing: Create, develop, and maintain technical documentation and contractual documentation programs.
  • Subcontractor data review: Review data supplied by subcontractors and provide report comments through the ILSM.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work with all SME areas to collect technical documentation data and support online library information.
  • Compliance and standards: Implement the TDMP and adhere to Def. Stan. standards and ITIL methodologies.
  • Potential transition routes: People from technical writing or engineering backgrounds may bring strong documentation and analytical skills, alongside meeting technical control and standards requirements.

Job description

Recruiter: Lloyd Hughes
Closing Date: 23/7/2026

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united\-kingdom\-security\-vetting\-clearance\-levels/national\-security\-vetting\-clearance\-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

About the role

You are to have strong collaborative leadership skills to create, develop and maintain Managed Services; you need to be agile in approach in maintaining strong strategy, objectives, and goals relating to the operational service lifecycle of technologies, locations, platforms, and solutions using the AIA/ASD S-Series Integrated Product Support (IPS) specifications, Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and ITIL methodologies.

What you’ll be doing

  • Implementation of the Technical Documentation programme of work including the TDMP and the provision and maintenance of associated contractual documentation and programme plans.
  • Co-ordination of the authoring activities required to support the SA process in the provision of information for an online library.
  • Implementation of the TDMP.
  • Assistance to the BT ILSM in the negotiation and review of contract/sub-contract requirements.
  • Reviewing data supplied by subcontractors and provide review and comment reporting as appropriate through the BT ILSM.
  • Collaborating with all SME areas to collect technical documentation data.
  • Attending formal and ad-hoc project review meetings.
  • Undertaking and reporting on Technical Documentation (TD) activities as directed by the BT ILSM. Advising on ILS TD issues and initiatives

Essential Skills / Experience

  • Previous demonstrable experience in a technical author / writer role
  • Worked in a quality driven environment utilising a technical control system, for example a regulated industry
  • MS Excel, Word & Adobe PDF– intermediate to advanced user (Styles, Cross reference, Caption)
  • Demonstrable technical document writing experience
  • Knowledge of Def. Stan. 00-600 / 00-601 / S1000D

Desirable Skills / Experience

  • Broad engineering experience
  • An understanding of systems integration and/or systems engineering would be advantageous
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools
  • Experience of CAD manipulation for the development of technical illustrations.

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus

• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family

• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off

• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay

• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband

• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us

• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now

#LI-Onsite

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

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BT Group

Technical Author

London
On-site
Competitive with Great Benefits + 10% Bonus + £5k DV Allowance

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