Job Vacancy: Assistant for Administration Section

2026/8/28
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm (Lunch hour: 12:45pm-1:45pm) with possibility of overtime work

Location: Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London, W1J 7JT

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Application Deadline: 8 September 2026

Interviews: Mid-September 2026 (TBD)

Start Date: After 20 October 2026 (TBD)
 
Job Details:        
  • Conducting various research tasks related to general administration
  • Assisting with arrangements for VIP visits and supporting internal events
  • Providing support for coordination and liaison with external organisations
  • Other administrative duties as required
 Requirements:  
  • Native-level proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking)
  • Advanced proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing and speaking)
  • Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related applications
  • Proactiveness, collaboration skills and communication skills
How to apply:    
Please submit the following documents by email to the address indicated below.

1) Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2) Proof of identity (copy of passport)

Note: 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).

Email: admin-saiyo@ld.mofa.go.jp

 
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.