Jobs

We will post here any vacancies we have internally, but also projects we are looking for assistance with.

If you would like be to considered for working on any of these jobs, then please use the Supplier Registration page quoting the job reference.

You should also submit your details for inclusion into our supplier database for first consideration on future projects.

technical author finding job vacancy contract, permanent or part-time position

Building OMMs Technical Writer

Location: Remote

Contract / Permanent: Part-time / Fixed-Term

Reference: TA18

Updated: 10/10/2024

AST Authors are seeking a Technical Author with experience of writing Building OMMs (Civil/ Fabric/ Architectural/ MEP etc), Building Log Books, Health and Safety Files.

To match current workloads this role is currently part-time, fully remote (must have right to work in UK) for a Fixed Term of 3-months.

You must have experience writing O&M Manuals for the construction sector.

Salary/ rate: £dependent on experience

To apply please email your CV to ast@astauthors.co.uk quoting the reference TA18. Please use the same email for any questions you may have about the role or our company.

Technical Author Fixed-Term

Pay Amount: £35,000 - £30,000 prorated for 3 day week

Location: Remote

Contract / Permanent: Fixed term 3-months

Reference: TA17

Updated: 27/09/2024

AST Authors are seeking a Technical Author to assist with current workloads. To match current workloads this role is for 3-days per week, fully remote (must have right to work in UK) for a Fixed Term of 3-months. You must have experience writing Product Manuals and using MadCap Flare.

We are seeking a focused individual who is able to work independently, can take on instruction quickly and enjoys responsibility. We work on a variety of projects so you will need to be adaptable, and comfortable switching between projects and different subject matters

You must have some previous experience writing User Manuals such as User Guides, O&M Manuals, Installation Manuals for engineering, consumer product clients. Desirable is also experience writing Building Manual OMMs.

  • Experience writing Product Manuals for engineering or consumer products
  • You will assist with open projects, and complete projects of your own.
  • You will respond to new client enquiries, and discuss their requirements in Teams or occasional face-to-face meetings, taking ownership for the project.
  • You will support with the general workload of the Authoring team.
  • Experience using Madcap Flare

Salary/ rate: £35,000 – £30,000 depending on experience (prorated for 3 day week)

To apply please email your CV to ast@astauthors.co.uk quoting the reference TA17. Please use the same email for any questions you may have about the role or our company.

Technical Authors required for one-off projects

Pay Amount: Fixed-Price varying with project

Location: Remote

Contract / Permanent: Fixed term / Sub-contractor

Reference: TA07

Project based

AST are seeking Technical Authors of all disciplines to work on one-off projects. If you like working with minimal supervision on short-term projects please get in touch.

You must have relevant experience in technical writing and possess a professional approach to work.

We can accommodate both PAYE and Ltd company working arrangements.

Limited companies and Sole Traders must hold Professional Indemnity insurance as a prerequisite before being considered for work. It would help if proof of this is provided together with your work history and capability upon first registration.

Even if you are not immediately available we would still like to hear from you.

To submit your details please use our Supplier Registration page where you can attach your work history and capabilities or CV.

Or simply send us an email to contracts@astauthors.co.uk detailing your work history and capabilities or a CV.