Join Our Team as a Special Collections Archivist at Foster + Partners
About the Role
We’re looking for a Special Collections Archivist to join our Publications and Research team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. This role plays a key part in caring for, managing, and making accessible one of the world’s most significant architectural archives, supporting research, exhibitions, and projects across the practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the day-to-day management of the Special Collections Archive and archivists
* Preserve and care for the practice’s heritage collections to the highest professional standards
* Respond to internal and external requests for archive materials
* Maintain and update records across Pavilion, Deepstore, and model collections using Museum Index / Collections Online
* Support exhibition programmes and practice-wide projects requiring archive input
* Assist with audits, conservation, and optimal storage of archival and model collections
* Accurately catalogue and manage drawings, photographs, slides, models, and other archival materials
* Collaborate with archivists, researchers, librarians, designers, facilities, and warehouse teams
Qualifications
* Professional experience working in archives, museums, or special collections
* Knowledge of collections management systems (SPECTRUM-compliant systems preferred)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* An interest in architectural heritage and conservation
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* A flexible, proactive approach to working in a fast-paced environment
Join a collaborative, creative practice where you’ll help preserve and share an internationally renowned architectural legacy.
Benefits
Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension, annual bonus and much more!
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