The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Knowledge Management Associate (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Content creation and editing, basic knowledge base administration (permissions, templates), responding to user feedback, adherence to style guides.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently producing high-quality, error-free content.
- Proactively identifying and fixing minor content issues.
- Successfully managing small content update projects.
- Demonstrating a solid understanding of our core knowledge base tools.
- 2
Content Writer / Technical Writer
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Producing clear, concise documentation, understanding complex technical topics, working with SMEs, managing content deadlines.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience translating complex information into user-friendly guides.
- Strong portfolio of published content.
- Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts.
- Understanding of content management systems beyond basic word processors.
- 3
Customer Support Analyst (with content focus)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding common customer pain points, identifying knowledge gaps from support tickets, explaining solutions clearly, using internal knowledge bases extensively.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently resolving complex customer issues.
- Proactively contributing to or improving internal knowledge articles.
- Demonstrating a passion for self-service and information organisation.
- Excellent written communication skills for explaining solutions.