Job Opportunity: Cultural/ Information Assistant Full-Time

2023/3/24
The Consulate General of Japan is seeking to recruit a Cultural/ Information Assistant.
 
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and will be asked to submit supporting documentation where appropriate. Applicants must be fluent in English and have an excellent command of spoken/written Japanese.
 
After screening of documents, applicants who pass the examination will be tested in Japanese and English. The results of the document screening will not be notified, additionally CVs and other documents will not be returned.
 
Day-to-day tasks will be varied, however main duties can include:
 
  • Japanese to English translation
  • Web publishing and Social media content management
  • Assisting diplomats in the management and promotion of public events, and provide follow-up reports
  • Assist diplomats in the promotion of Japanese language and culture in schools
  • Providing support and answering Japanese travel and education related enquiries via telephone and email
 
Proficiency in social media tools (Facebook and Twitter) and Microsoft Office is essential. Experience of international relations would also be advantageous.
 
This is a full-time role on a 2 year minimum contract (inclusive of probationary period) commencing on Monday 1st May 2023.
 
Working hour are from 09:30 – 17:30pm Monday – Friday, subject to local and Japanese holidays. The role also requires occasional paid over-time during evenings and weekends. Salary on application.
 
If you are interested in this post, please email your curriculum vitae along with a covering letter to:
 
info@ed.mofa.go.jp
 
The closing date is March 31th 2023.