Content Solutions Architect

Salary: £50,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements

• Demonstrable, hands-on expertise with S1000D is essential.
• Extensive technical writing experience within the Aerospace and/or Defence sector.
• Direct experience working with XML and/or SGML in a structured authoring environment.
• Proven hands-on experience with authoring tools such as Oxygen XML Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement experience, including advising at a senior level.
• Consulting experience delivering services directly to clients.
• Ability to work with and obtain appropriate security clearance for Aerospace, Government, and Defence clients.
• Willingness and ability to travel to client sites in the UK, US, and internationally.
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• UK or DoD Security Clearance, or eligibility to obtain, is desirable.
• Experience delivering formal training programmes is desirable.
• Knowledge of ATA iSpec 2200 documentation standards is desirable.
• Experience with CSDB platforms and large-scale structured content systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, configuration, and optimisation of S1000D Common Source Databases across client environments.
• Deliver S1000D coaching and training programmes tailored to different technical skill levels and client needs.
• Consult with clients to assess requirements, develop solutions, and advise on best practices for S1000D workflows and technical documentation.
• Apply expertise in XML and SGML to support content development, data modelling, and structured documentation processes.
• Use Oxygen XML Editor, Adobe FrameMaker, and Arbortext Editor for documentation development, troubleshooting, and client solutions.
• Work with clients to define, configure, and implement Business Rules Exchange rules.
• Use strong technical writing skills to support documentation creation, review, and process improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, project management, and technical writing teams to ensure quality solution delivery.
• Identify and recommend process improvements, contributing to evolving S1000D methodologies and service offerings.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure all deliverables meet industry standards, client specifications, and best practices for technical accuracy.

Technologies

• Support
• Security
• XML
• Architect

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We are partnering with a globally recognised content management consultancy that specialises in structured technical content for some of the worlds largest Aerospace, Government, and Defence organisations across more than 40 countries. This is a permanent, full-time role based in Sutton, Surrey, with a predominantly remote setup and client site travel across the UK, US, and internationally. We offer the opportunity to join a high-calibre, international team working on complex, mission-critical programmes, with genuine scope to shape S1000D methodology, training delivery, and best-practice technical documentation.

last updated 25 week of 2026