Technical Author - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Formpipe

Formpipe

Verified Company

Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summary.

We are seeking a Technical Author to join our expanding Technical Publications team who are responsible for delivering documentation and content for our Products and Services on our Customer Portal.

This role is an opportunity for the right individual to gain more experience working within a technology-driven industry. Some technical skills are required, but training on soft skills and required software will be given.

Duties and Responsibilities.

Produce clear, concise and easytounderstand digital content
Ensure all content conforms to the company style
Liaise with internal teams to gather information to then product documentation
Engaging with stakeholders in the business to understand the requirements or gaps with current documentation
Taking customer feedback to improve documentation and the enduser experience
Editing and proofreading documentation created by others before publishing
Review existing articles and guides to ensure they are still accurate

Knowledge and Experience.

Essential:

35 years working as a Technical Author or related role
Degree in language or technical related discipline
Excellent comprehension, verbal and written skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Powerpoint, Excel
Experience of working in a Development and/or Product team
Software authoring tool experience

Desirable:

Previous experience working as part of an international team
Knowledge of HTML / CSS
Azure DevOps experience
Microsoft Azure experience
Working experience of the Agile framework

Skills.

Essential:

Take technical topics and present them in a simple and accessible way
Effectively use a varied range of digital resources including written articles, videos and infographics
Act upon feedback and action in a positive way
Communicate effectively at all levels, including at developer, functional consultant, IT infrastructure, enduser and process owner levels
Work within a team to achieve goals
Organised and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously with changing priorities
Absorb information quickly
Work in a professional and confident manner
Plan and effectively prioritise own workload
Excellent interpersonal skills and presentation skills
Work independently and to meet deadlines, as well as work as part of a team

- "Can do attitude" to get the job in hand completed.

Structured and methodical approach to all areas of work
Selfmotivated, can work confidently without constant supervision

Formpipe.

What we do

With its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden,
Formpipe creates and develops the ultimate document composition, distribution and digital storage platform for the world's leading banks and businesses.

The Lasernet Platform provides a complete end-to-end service delivering everything you need to produce and manage incoming and outgoing customer-facing documents and information.

Delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, it seamlessly integrates with major ERP and Banking services, ensuring mínimal setup time and maximum speed and security.

What we believe
Here at Formpipe we know our people are our greatest asset.

With over 300 team members across offices in Sweden, Denmark, the UK, and working remotely across the rest of the world, we have a truly global presence.

Our 'Purple' values are at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that they are what makes us different from other businesses.

Working at Formpipe is something special, something unique, and once you're onboard, we think you'll agree. We always support each other, we respect each other, and we smile and have fun. With shared values and goals, we grow as individuals, we grow as teams, and we grow as a company.

What we offer

Our work from anywhere policy encourages individuals and teams to develop a healthier, more sustainable work / life balance, removing the need for constant and often lengthy commutes.

For those that prefer, our offices provide fantastic social and collaborative spaces, where you can go to be around others and spark your creativity, in warm and welcoming environments, that include free tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit, snacks and biscuits.

On-site parking is available at our offices, but if you prefer a healthier, more climate friendly option, our cycle to work scheme will help to get you in on two wheels instead of four.

Additionally, the company offers a cash health plan, allowing you to offset the costs of a wide range of different treatments.

There is also a company pension plan, with in app management and tracking, as well as a salary exchange to boost your contributions.

Twenty-five days holiday (plus bank holidays), ensure you have time to rest and recharge, whilst regular company social events encourage friendship and fun between a wide range of teams and people.

We look forward to meeting you soon.
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