Foster + Partners
Role Definition
Job title: Materials Librarian
Reporting to: Head of Information Centre/ MRC on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner
Responsibilities
*Main responsibility: The Maintenance, Updating and Organisation of the MRC, Pavilion Storage and Stewart’s Road Storage Facilities.
*Digitally photographing and databasing new samples which come into the MRC and the other Storage Facilities.
*Maintain the existing samples in the MRC and the other Storage Faciliteis; keeping them tidy and ensuring they are in their correct location
*Updating of the existing samples in the MRC by regular contact with representatives of the manufacturers/companies via phone, visits etc
*Research new materials, new technology, new applications and new sustainable materials
*Booking of the MRC for client sample presentations, design reviews, CPDs’, meetings etc
*Organising the MRC for client presentations, design reviews, CPDs’, meetings etc
*Ensuring the MRC is always kept tidy after presentations, design reviews etc
*Provide inductions on how to use the MRC to the architects, engineers etc
*Organising the curation and rotation of the different exhibition spaces within the MRC and Pavilion Reception
*Provision of a Daily Information and Research Service
*Provide information on the materials/companies located in the MRC
*Assist the Architects/Designers in locating materials/products/companies for their projects
*Carry out research for architects on any aspect of their projects
*Facilitate Knowledge Management
*Provide knowledge feedback on materials/products/companies used on Foster+ Partners Projects
*Capture knowledge on materials/products/companies used on Foster projects and database the information
*Collect information for a monthly MRC newsletter of new materials, technology, interesting seminars and events
*To contribute, or otherwise assist as required
*Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
*Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards
Qualities and Skills required
*Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
*Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Able to meet the everyday challenges of the role
*Good research skills
*Excellent organisational skills
*General understanding of architecture terminology
*Good understanding of materials, properties and processes
*Material Science knowledge an advantage
*Library knowledge and qualification an advantage
*Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
*Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
*Experience of maintaining a database
*Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
*Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
*Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
*Flexible attitude
*Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
*Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
*Professional and confident telephone manner
*Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently
*Resilient to cope with conflicting demands and able to prioritise duties and work under pressure
*Methodical and accurate and consistent attention to detail
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.