Office Admin Assistant (Japanese Speaking)

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to support the daily operations of their London offices. Responsibilities include managing office efficiency, supervising the receptionist, and providing executive support. The ideal candidate has experience in office administration, strong organizational skills, and fluent Japanese and English. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment in Central London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office administration or a similar role.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations to ensure efficiency and organization.
• Supervise and support the receptionist’s daily tasks.
• Manage a senior executive’s calendar across multiple time zones.
• Arrange travel logistics including flights, accommodation, and transportation.

Skills

Office administration experience

Organizational abilities

Multitasking

Problem-solving skills

Fluent English

Fluent Japanese

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

JOB TITLE: Office Administrative Assistant
LOCATION: Central London
REPORTING TO: Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time (37.5H)/ Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Office Administrative Assistant to support the smooth daily operations of our London offices. This role involves general office management, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to a positive and efficient workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Office Administration

• Manage daily office operations to ensure efficiency and organization.

• Supervise and support the receptionist’s daily tasks.

• Report and follow up on issues related to office equipment, facilities, and security with relevant teams.

• Monitor and manage office-related budgets and purchasing processes.

• Handle procurement of office supplies and ensure budget compliance.

• Coordinate building access and visitor passes.

• Maintain office cleanliness and ensure adherence to office policies.

• Liaise with cleaning services for regular and ad hoc cleaning needs.

• Distribute internal communications related to office matters.

• Manage meeting room bookings.

• Communicate with global offices and external partners as needed.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Executive Support

• Manage a senior executive’s calendar across multiple time zones.

• Arrange travel logistics including flights, accommodation, and transportation.

• Assist in preparing materials for meetings.

• Handle monthly expense claims (credit card and cash).

• Support with legal document handling and correspondence.

• Track international travel days for tax reporting purposes.

• Provide ad hoc support as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience in office administration or a similar role.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.

• Friendly, approachable, and professional demeanor.

• Ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive.

• Discretion in handling confidential information.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in general affairs or corporate admin in an international setting.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with budget and procurement processes.

• Fluent level of Japanese & English mandatory

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

• Professional appearance and attitude.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong task prioritization and time management skills.