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🏢 Career.zycto📍 Rutherglen, Glasgow💼 Full-Time💻 On-site🏭 Professional Services💰 £32,000 - £42,000 per year

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Join Career.zycto, a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses through innovative career solutions and strategic talent acquisition. For a Technical Writer, this means an exciting opportunity to craft clear, concise, and impactful documentation that simplifies complex processes and enhances user understanding across our diverse platforms. We foster a collaborative environment where precision, clarity, and user experience are paramount. If you thrive on transforming intricate information into accessible knowledge, Career.zycto offers a unique space for your expertise to shine and directly contribute to our mission of professional growth.

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Job Description

A Technical Writer at Career.zycto is crucial in bridging the gap between intricate technical details and user comprehension. You will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining high-quality technical documentation, training manuals, user guides, and online help content for our internal systems, client-facing platforms, and various career development tools. This role demands a keen eye for detail, exceptional writing prowess, and the ability to understand complex software and business processes quickly. You’ll translate jargon into clear, actionable instructions, ensuring our users, from internal staff to external clients, can effectively utilize our resources and achieve their career objectives.

Working closely with product development, project management, and customer success teams, you will immerse yourself in new features, updates, and existing functionalities. Your work will directly impact user adoption, reduce support inquiries, and enhance the overall user experience. We are looking for someone who can proactively identify documentation needs, propose innovative content solutions, and champion best practices in technical communication. From detailed process flows to engaging training modules, your contributions will be central to our operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

This position requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You will be expected to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities. A strong understanding of information architecture and content management systems is highly desirable, as is a commitment to continuous improvement in documentation standards. If you are passionate about clarity, committed to user success, and eager to contribute to a growing company, Career.zycto provides a challenging yet rewarding platform for your talents. We value innovative thinkers who can bring fresh perspectives to our documentation strategies and help us refine how we communicate with our audience.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, write, and edit high-quality technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, API documentation, training materials, and online help content.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, developers, product managers, and other teams to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and easy-to-understand language for diverse audiences.
  • Maintain and update existing documentation to reflect product enhancements, new features, and changes in functionality.
  • Establish and enforce documentation standards, style guides, and terminology to ensure consistency and quality across all written materials.
  • Manage documentation projects from inception to delivery, adhering to project timelines and deliverables.
  • Conduct usability testing and solicit feedback from users to continuously improve documentation effectiveness.
  • Contribute to the development of training programs and materials for internal staff and external clients.
  • Research and implement new tools, technologies, and best practices in technical writing and content management.

Required Skills

  • Proven experience as a Technical Writer in a software development or IT-related environment.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, MadCap Flare, Paligo, Adobe RoboHelp, Microsoft Word, Google Docs).
  • Strong understanding of information architecture and content structuring.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with content management systems (CMS) and version control tools (e.g., Git).
  • Familiarity with graphic design tools for creating diagrams, screenshots, and visual aids.
  • Basic understanding of programming concepts or scripting languages.
  • Experience in the recruitment, HR tech, or professional services industry.

Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Generous annual leave allowance.
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Modern, collaborative office environment.
  • Pension contribution scheme.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Regular social events and team-building activities.

How to Apply

Eager to make a tangible impact with your documentation expertise? We encourage all qualified candidates to click on the application link below to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal fit for Career.zycto. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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