Archivist Assistant

BDP; Manchester; Ibrido; GBP 21.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Profit share scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Season ticket loan

Descrizione del lavoro

BDP is seeking an Assistant to work with the Archivist in our Stalybridge archive facility, with one day weekly at the Manchester Studio. The role requires accurate record keeping, archiving new material, and managing loaned documents while maintaining storage efficiency.

Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of archives and strong communication skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office and driving licence is advantageous.

Competenze

• Knowledge of archives rules, best practice and regulations relating to construction industry would be advantageous
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Comfortable dealing with internal and external contacts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
• Driving licence and use of car (not essential but an advantage)

Mansioni

• Accurate record keeping enabling quick retrieval of archived documentation
• Archiving of new material according to current procedures
• Retrieval of documents as required and maintaining appropriate loan register
• Being efficient at making use of storage space
• Ensuring remote office is clean, tidy and well maintained
• Managing requests for historic information/drawings etc. Ensuring that the material is scanned/copied appropriately and in a timely manner

Conoscenze

Archives knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Full-time, Fixed-term 6-month– Start date 18th January 2027

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant to work alongside our Archivist in our Archive facility based in Stalybridge, with one day a week in our Manchester Studio.

• Accurate record keeping enabling quick retrieval of archived documentation
• Archiving of new material according to current procedures
• Retrieval of documents as required and maintaining appropriate loan register
• Being efficient at making use of storage space
• Ensuring remote office is clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Managing requests for historic information/drawings etc. Ensuring that the material is scanned/copied appropriately and in a timely manner

About us

BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life.

We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger.

Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We believe that great design removes barriers and opens new possibilities, all while meeting the demands of a constantly evolving world. Whether we’re designing homes, workplaces, or public spaces, we always put people at the heart of our thinking, ensuring that the environments we create are not just functional, but also inclusive, beautiful, and socially and environmentally responsible.

We’re proud of the places we've shaped and the lives we've touched, and we are committed to continuing our mission of designing a better, more connected world—one that leaves every place better than we found it.

About you

It is essential for this role that the candidate is comfortable working, sometimes alone, and using their own initiative. A high level of responsibility and ownership of workload is necessary to successfully carry out this position, especially when working at the Stalybridge archive store. The following skills and experience would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of archives rules, best practice and regulations relating to the construction industry would be advantageous
• Good communication skills at all levels
• Comfortable with dealing with internal and external contacts
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel
• Driving licence and use of car (not essential but an advantage)

BDP offers

In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development. From sponsorship to profession led CPD events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring scheme that is supported by our internal online learning platform.

We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes an employee profit share scheme, tax efficient smart benefits, private medical insurance, life insurance, long term sickness insurance, interest free season ticket loans, health screening, opportunity to buy/swap holidays and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.

We offer regular international, and studio based social, sporting and charitable events. Some recent events include month-end socials, a hiking club, wellbeing webinars and toolbox talks. Our variety of employee forums gives everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard which drives cultural changes and helps to create an engaged, inclusive organisation.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policywhich is usually three days in the office and two days working from home.

No agency or third-party applications please