Special Collections Archivist

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!