Technical Editor

**Je functie**:
A typical week for an editor encompasses a variety of tasks and responsibilities. This job requires:

- a high capability for prioritization and flexibility;
- the ability to understand rules and comply with them, whilst adhering to strict deadlines;
- the ability to juggle between moments of high concentration and hands-on operational activities;
- curiosity to learn as the set of processes and rules evolve constantly.

The **four main areas of activities** are the following:
1/ **Editing and proofreading** of technical documents in line with the Internal Regulations within strict time frames:

- Read the document to align its content and structure with the rules and within the set target dates
- Review and assess experts’ and members’ comments impacting the document’s content
- In case of incoherences, correct them and/or coordinate with drafting experts for clarification or validation
- Process documents to allow their conversion in required formats (XML, Word and PDF)
- Review and quality check of own documents in line with specific checklists

2/ **Navigating online platforms** and **researching/feeding data** into databases
- Verify specific elements of the documents against external and internal data
- Input and verify data connected to relevant life cycle stages of the documents
- In case of incoherences, correct them and/or coordinate with drafting experts for clarification or validation

3/ **Interacting with professionals** from various technical fields, diverse backgrounds, and all levels of seniority
- Seek advice and validation of texts from relevant experts
- Collaborate with colleagues in relation to technical content
- Coordinate with relevant internal and external parties and ensure time frames are respected
- Build and maintain effective relationships with standards’ drafters
- Liaise and communicate with translators

4/ Being actively involved in the **development of improvement schemes** to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Share best practices amongst editors to ensure coherence in all processes
- Contribute to the update of the Quality Management System for the relevant documentation (procedures, user manuals, forms, etc.)
- Identify the needs and contribute to the definition of requirements for new technical developments
- Organize and provide relevant trainings within area of responsibility

Although homeworking is possible for this function, this position requires an intensive face to face training for the first 2 months. The training will involve pairing with fellow colleagues, which will be complemented by remote collaboration.
Upon your arrival, your manager will introduce you to the working practices and office lifestyle. With over 10 years of seniority, he is very approachable, and you will appreciate being able to reach out to him at any time.

**Je profiel**:
This is the perfect job for you if you:

- Write and speak in native level English
- Prioritise and work independently (think ahead, anticipate problems)
- Thrive on a work pace with continuous tight deadlines
- Enjoy focusing and long periods of concentration
- Communicate firmly and decisively to achieve desired results
- Present ideas and/or raise issues concisely
- Have a first working experience in an office environment. School leavers with the right skills are also encouraged to apply.

and if:

- Microsoft Word features have no secrets for you (styling, formulas, etc)
- An evolving IT environment represents a learning opportunity for you and allows you to get the job done efficiently
- You have an appreciation for quality and correctness
- You are a daily problem solver
- You enjoy the balance between working solo and connecting with others
- You are sensitive to different communication styles and can adapt to them
- You enjoy being part of the team and are always ready to give a hand
- You are not afraid to share ideas to help the team evolve

**Onze opdrachtgever biedt**:

- You will be part of a very international team within an organisation that takes care of their employees and offers evolution possibilities
- A permanent contract of 38 hours per week with possibility to transfer overtime to extra holidays
- A competitive salary including meal vouchers, 100% public transport reimbursement, hospitalization and group insurance, bonus, mobile phone, home office allowance, extra-legal holidays, flexible working hours, home and remote working policy.