Technical Documentation Manager Defence & Aerospace | South West UK A growing aerospace and defence organisation is looking for an experienced Technical Documentation Manager to take ownership of a critical documentation and information management function supporting complex engineering programmes. This is a rare opportunity to join a team at an early stage and play a key role in shaping documentation processes, standards and delivery across high-profile defence projects. What you'll be doing * Leading the delivery of technical documentation for complex defence programmes. * Managing and coordinating external documentation providers and publishing partners. * Defining documentation requirements, standards and governance processes. * Reviewing and approving documentation outputs to ensure quality, consistency and compliance. * Acting as a key interface between engineering teams, customers and external stakeholders. * Driving continuous improvement across documentation tools, processes and ways of working. What we're looking for * Experience working within a defence, aerospace or other highly regulated engineering environment. * Strong knowledge of technical publications, structured authoring or military documentation standards. * Experience managing technical authors, suppliers, contractors or external delivery teams. * Ability to engage with customers and translate requirements into effective documentation solutions. * A proactive mindset with a focus on improving processes and adopting new technologies. What's on offer * Opportunity to build and influence a growing capability. * High levels of autonomy and visibility within the business. * Work on cutting-edge defence and aerospace programmes. * Hybrid working with a mix of office, customer-site and remote working. Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain full UK Security Clearance (SC). To apply, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion