Administrative Assistant, Global investment firm - Fluent in Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected investment firm in Birmingham is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Team Assistant. This role offers the chance to support senior professionals in a dynamic international environment, with responsibilities including meeting coordination and travel logistics. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and be fluent in Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin. This full-time position offers a temporary assignment with potential for longer-term employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant, or Coordinator.
• Experience in professional services, customer service, high-end hospitality, or events logistics.
• Client-facing communication experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing scheduling meetings across multiple time zones.
• Coordinating global travel and logistics, including flights, accommodation, and visa arrangements.
• Preparing detailed itineraries and ensuring smooth day-to-day team support.
• Processing monthly expenses efficiently and accurately.
• Collaborating closely with a team of assistants.
• Building strong working relationships across the firm.

Skills

Fluent in Korean

Fluent in Cantonese

Fluent in Mandarin

People-oriented

Highly organized

Job description

Are you an Administrative Assistant, fluent in either Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin, and seeking to sharpen your coordination skills? Are you hungry for more impact, exposure, and growth? Well, this is your opportunity to elevate your assistant career with one of the world’s most respected investment firms, right here in the heart of Birmingham's financial district.

We're looking for an Administrative Assistant / Team Assistant who’s ready to step into a dynamic, international environment supporting senior professionals with expenses, meeting coordination, international travel, and more. You will play a pivotal role in keeping their day-to-day operations running smoothly.

The firm is seeking candidates with a minimum of 1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant, Team Assistant, or Coordinator within professional services, customer service, high-end hospitality, or events logistics.

You will be client-facing in your communication, highly organized, and a people-oriented assistant seeking the next big step in your career.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Managing scheduling meetings across multiple time zones
• Coordinating global travel and logistics, including flights, accommodation, and visa arrangements
• Preparing detailed itineraries and ensuring smooth day-to-day team support
• Processing monthly expenses efficiently and accurately
• Collaborating closely with a team of assistants — sharing knowledge and maintaining momentum
• Building strong working relationships across the firm, both locally and globally

Requirements:

• Fluent in either Korean, Cantonese, or Mandarin
• 1+ years’ experience in a Team Assistant, Administrative Assistant, or Coordinator role
• Experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment

12-18 month temporary assignment, with an initial 6-month offer, extendable to 12-18 months, with potential for permanence based on performance.

Full-time, 5 days a week in the office.

Hourly rate of £16 - £18, inclusive of holiday pay.

If you're looking for a platform to expand your assistant career in a collaborative, fast-paced international environment — apply today and step into your next big opportunity.