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 What we’re looking for: 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 include 25 days holiday, pension, annual bonus and much more! If you’d like, I can also make this shorter, more senior-leaning, or more technical to better match your target candidates.