Arup Hiring for Research Librarian Job at London, England , UK Full Time

Job Title: Research Librarian
Location: London based (flexible working)
Contract: Permanent Full Time

Why Arup?
Arup is a multi–disciplinary firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of the built environment. Together we help our clients solve their most complex challenges – turning exciting ideas into tangible reality as we strive to find a better way and shape a better world.

About this career opportunity…
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Arup’s Information and Library Services (ILS) team for an experienced Research Librarian. Based in our London offices and reporting to the ILS Team Leader the successful candidate will support all Arup staff worldwide.

Research projects undertaken range in duration from one or two hours to several weeks. Participation in initiatives to improve the services of ILS, Knowledge and Information (K&I) team or wider Arup University will be expected as will building strong relationships with individuals and teams across the organisation.

You should be self-motivated, offering excellent customer service to the internal client base. In addition, you will be a strong team player who continually strives to improve the ILS service offering and reputation.

You will make an impact in this role by:

• Undertaking value added research
• Engaging with enquirers and undertaking reference interviews
• Promoting ILS services through various channels and presentations
• Cataloguing and classifying physical books and e-books
• Abstracting selected journals
• Proactively sharing relevant content to specific groups through various channels
• Undertaking scheduled sessions on the Library Enquiry Desk (c.3 per week)

Is this role right for you?
If so, you’ll likely have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Library / Information Management
• Significant experience of undertaking in-depth / value added research utilising a variety of different sources.
• Experience across a range of sectors and marketplaces,
• Comfortable researching companies and industries; market trends; new technologies, materials and processes; sustainability; countries and geographies.
• In addition to being confident with standard Microsoft products (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel), you will be familiar with professional research tools such as Dialog Proquest, Profound, Factiva and Orbis or comparable tools.
• The ability, enthusiasm and desire to mentor and develop other colleagues about sources, methodologies and deliverables

Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary at all levels, and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.
Core benefits include cover under the UK Healthcare Plan (private medical insurance), Life Assurance, Accident Insurance, and Income Protection (long term disability) cover. Core benefits are funded by us and made available to all permanent staff in order to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. You will also have access to Choice Benefits to help with your work/life balance and financial security.
In addition, all permanent employees are eligible for the Global Profit Share scheme. Subject to scheme rules employees can receive two Profit Share payments per year, which are dependent on the firm’s financial performance.

Different people, shared values.

At Arup, we believe when talented people collaborate, great things are possible. Arup hires people with proven skills and open minds. We are taking deliberate action to create an inclusive culture that is grounded in our purpose to shape a better world.
At Arup, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. Our internal employee networks – BAME, Culture, Disability, LGBTQ+ and Women – provide a space for you to express your views and to make a positive difference – discover more about life at Arup here.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please speak to our recruitment team and we will work with you to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout your application.
At Arup, we appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and having the freedom to flex the way we work is essential to our wellbeing. If flexibility matters to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

What happens next?

If this could be the next step in your journey, please apply online. All applications will be considered, and we will try our very best to respond to you within 72 hours of receiving your application.
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