Technical Author Job in Ls1
Role: Technical Author Location: Leeds Salary: Competitive Start: Immediate Duration: Permanent The Employer Named in 2011 as one of the Sunday Times Best Small Companies to work for and ranking number one for fair pay and benefits, our client is the ideal place for anyone looking to start or develop an exciting, challenging and rewarding career. Our client is a fast-growing software development company; market leader in the healthcare sector with a cutting-edge product suite (SystmOne). The software is being implemented at the highest levels through working with Connecting for Health on the NHS National Programme for IT. Our client employs more than 140 staff and is currently expanding all its teams as new products are being developed and the customer base is rapidly increasing. They continue to look for opportunities to bring SystmOne to new sectors of the health care market. Our client continues to bring a real passion to they do and recruit only the brightest people. Technical Author The successful applicant will work within a small team but will also be expected to be a self-starter and to take responsibility for their own workload. The Vacancy Our client gives talented and capable individuals the opportunity to experience a range of responsibilities across the company and make a valuable contribution to the business. They are looking for an excellent communicator with a flair for the written word to provide a general documentation service to the company and produce Online Help for the clinical software developed by the company. The successful applicant will be responsible for: • producing and maintaining Online Help for SystmOne clinical software • •analysing roughly drafted text and converting it into a structured, logical format • producing "How to" guides and training materials • producing documentation for internal use • providing cover and assistance to other departments in the company, as required skills required You will be expected to undertake a range of tasks and so will need to be flexible and adaptable. You will need to be able to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of people. You must be organised and efficient with excellent interpersonal skills. You must be motivated and have a proactive attitude with a desire to learn and progress. You must have a solid academic background with a degree in any discipline, and A-levels of grades ABB or higher. Experience or an interest in healthcare would be advantageous but not essential. The following are essential for this post: • proven writing experience, including at least one year's experience of working as a technical author (if invited for interview, you will be asked to bring samples of your work and perform a short test) • A willingness to relocate, if required • a keen eye for detail • sound grammar and spelling • a good knowledge of Microsoft Office • a general interest in IT Experience of the following would be an advantage: • using Adobe FrameMaker • producing Online Help • working with/developing a house style • updating web pages • graphic design • salary and benefits You will receive the following benefits • competitive salary • BUPA health care, dental care and life insurance (after six months' service) • generous holiday entitlement • training allowance – 5 days per year with £2,000 budget (after one year's service) TO APPLY click on the Apply Now link attaching your full CV and Covering letter outlining why you are suitable for this role.