Job Vacancy: Assistant for Administration Section
2025/10/10
1. Place of Work
Embassy of Japan in the UK
101 - 104 Piccadilly London W1J 7JT
2. Employment Type
Fixed-term (less than two years, with probationary period)
Note: Upon expiry of the fixed-term contract, there is the possibility of transition to a permanent contract subject to mutual agreement.
3. Salary
Dependent on experience and qualifications
4. Commencement of Employment
Scheduled for late November to early December 2025
5. Working Hours
09:30 – 18:00 (with one-hour lunch break)
Note: This position is office-based. Remote working is not available.
6. Main Duties
(1) Conducting various research tasks related to general administration
(2) Providing support for coordination and liaison with external organisations
(3) Assisting with arrangements for VIP visits and supporting internal events
(4) Other administrative duties as required
7. Qualifications
(1) Native-level proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
(2) Advanced proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking)
(3) Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related applications
8. Requirements
Applicants must hold valid immigration status permitting employment in the UK (YMS visas are not accepted).
Please note: We do not provide visa sponsorship.
9. Application Procedure
(1) Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of identity (copy of passport)
Applicants who are not UK nationals must also provide a copy of documents confirming valid immigration status permitting employment in the UK (e.g. UK permanent residency, spouse visa of a British national).
Please note: Submitted documents will not be returned.
(2) Submission method:
Please submit the above documents by email to the address indicated below.
admin-saiyo@ld.mofa.go.jp
10. Application Deadline
Sunday, 26 October 2025
11. Other Information
Enquiries by telephone will not be accepted. Applicants will not be notified of the outcome of the document screening stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to the first interview.
Embassy of Japan in the UK
101 - 104 Piccadilly London W1J 7JT
2. Employment Type
Fixed-term (less than two years, with probationary period)
Note: Upon expiry of the fixed-term contract, there is the possibility of transition to a permanent contract subject to mutual agreement.
3. Salary
Dependent on experience and qualifications
4. Commencement of Employment
Scheduled for late November to early December 2025
5. Working Hours
09:30 – 18:00 (with one-hour lunch break)
Note: This position is office-based. Remote working is not available.
6. Main Duties
(1) Conducting various research tasks related to general administration
(2) Providing support for coordination and liaison with external organisations
(3) Assisting with arrangements for VIP visits and supporting internal events
(4) Other administrative duties as required
7. Qualifications
(1) Native-level proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
(2) Advanced proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking)
(3) Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related applications
8. Requirements
Applicants must hold valid immigration status permitting employment in the UK (YMS visas are not accepted).
Please note: We do not provide visa sponsorship.
9. Application Procedure
(1) Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of identity (copy of passport)
Applicants who are not UK nationals must also provide a copy of documents confirming valid immigration status permitting employment in the UK (e.g. UK permanent residency, spouse visa of a British national).
Please note: Submitted documents will not be returned.
(2) Submission method:
Please submit the above documents by email to the address indicated below.
admin-saiyo@ld.mofa.go.jp
10. Application Deadline
Sunday, 26 October 2025
11. Other Information
Enquiries by telephone will not be accepted. Applicants will not be notified of the outcome of the document screening stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to the first interview.