Job Vacancy: Staff for Residence of Senior official of the Embassy of Japan
2025/12/3
Place of Work: Residence of a senior official of the Embassy of Japan in the UK
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.
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Commencement of Employment: Scheduled for mid-Feburuary to early March 2026
Working Hours: 10:00 – 18:30 (with one-hour lunch break)
Note: Remote working is not available. Overtime work is required when dinners or receptions are held at the residence.
Main Duties
(1) Support for meals, reception parties and welcoming guests (Responsible for supporting the chef and cleaning etc)
(2) Cleaning of the residence premises (including the garden and the outdoor space)
(3) Management of equipment and restocking of goods
(4) Coordination with the contractors and embassy staff
Qualifications
(1) Advanced proficiency in English (Intermediate Japanese language skills are preferable)
(2) Work experience in the hospitality industry, such as hotels or restaurant, is preferable
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
Application Procedure
(1) Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of identity (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
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Notes
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.
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.
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Commencement of Employment: Scheduled for mid-Feburuary to early March 2026
Working Hours: 10:00 – 18:30 (with one-hour lunch break)
Note: Remote working is not available. Overtime work is required when dinners or receptions are held at the residence.
Main Duties
(1) Support for meals, reception parties and welcoming guests (Responsible for supporting the chef and cleaning etc)
(2) Cleaning of the residence premises (including the garden and the outdoor space)
(3) Management of equipment and restocking of goods
(4) Coordination with the contractors and embassy staff
Qualifications
(1) Advanced proficiency in English (Intermediate Japanese language skills are preferable)
(2) Work experience in the hospitality industry, such as hotels or restaurant, is preferable
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
Application Procedure
(1) Required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of identity (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
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Notes
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.