Job opportunity: DALI Alliance Technical Communicator

February 8, 2023

The DALI Alliance is seeking a Technical Communicator to create user guides and other materials/documents for the lighting industry. This new role is for an independent contractor working remotely. Interested applicants should apply directly to DALI Alliance General Manager, Paul Drosihn. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create user guides and other materials/documents, for example:
  • Guide to Lighting Controls
  • How to Install DALI Systems (e.g. guide for electricians/installers)
  • Selection guidance for lighting designers/specifiers
  • Technical “How to Get Started” guide for component manufacturers

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized relevant qualification(s) as technical author
• Demonstrable experience in a suitably similar role with recent related assignments
• Excellent English language communication skills, verbal and written
• IT literate (competent in the use of MS Office)

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Lighting industry or close equivalent (e.g. electrical) is highly desirable
• Familiarity with lighting controls, installation, building management etc.
• Ability to specify/outline required illustrations/diagrams
• Additional languages: any additional languages relevant to the operating locations of the Alliance would be welcome but not essential beyond English

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Curious and inquisitive nature
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and manage stakeholders is essential
• Flexible and adaptable with strong time-management skills
• Keen to understand and improve knowledge of the subject matter

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• This is a remote contractor role, there is no office. Almost all of our regular meetings are online - you need to be comfortable (and disciplined) to work alone/remotely much of the time.
• You will be required to provide planning estimates for assigned work packages, commit and deliver to agreed timescales.
• Currently most staff are UK-based but location is flexible with European reporting and online meetings typically in UK working hours.
• Site visits and visits to members’ facilities may be necessary in the course of this role
• Although we are a truly global organisation, all meetings and operations are conducted in English, therefore language skills are not essential beyond excellent fluent English.

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