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Cultural Archivist
3 months ago
**Why Arup?**
Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the world’s most prominent projects in the built environment and across industry. Working in more than 140 countries, the firm’s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it
**The Opportunity**
This is an opportunity to take on the role of Cultural Archivist in the Arup University Group. We are looking for someone to join our team and help create, organise and maintain Arup’s Cultural Archive.
Key to the role will be working with Arup’s Head of Exhibitions and the wider Knowledge and Information Management Group as well with Arup University Leadership team to determine the cultural significance of historical items in our organization, develop a multi-faceted Cultural Archive to ensure the efficient documentation and safekeeping of cultural assets for the future of the firm.
As a Cultural Archivist at Arup you will review various repositories of material both within and outside Arup that are of potential relevance to the firm’s cultural heritage. You will explore documents, videos, and photographs held by Arup, determine the historical/cultural importance and value of items found and create a coherent Cultural Archive. The archive may include text, drawings, photographs, and audio and video recordings of cultural, historical or artistic value or interest.
**Is this role right for you?**
We are looking for people who:
- Have proven work experience as an Archivist or similar role.
- Have knowledge of various types of assets (print, photography, film) to determine the historical/cultural importance of an item.
- Are experienced researching items and determining potential cultural value.
- Knowledge of archiving principles (including some knowledge of appropriate digital systems).
- Have a postgraduate degree in history or history of art.
If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you.'
**Rewards and Benefits**
We care about you and want you to perform at your best, which is why we offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in our sector.
As a member organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
**Different People, Shared Values**
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - we provide a space for you to express yourself and to make a positive difference - discover more about life at Arup here.
Learn how our Work Unbound Initiative is giving all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.
**Our Application Process**
To understand what to expect next, please visit our UK Application Process page. Stay safe online - Arup will never ask for payment or your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
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