Japanese-speaking Assistant- Cultural & Arts Projects

Access Appointments Consultancy Limited; London; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a highly organized assistant to support various cultural and arts-related projects. You'll manage event materials, coordinate attendee information, and assist with marketing efforts. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess excellent communication skills, and have a genuine interest in Japanese culture and the arts. Having native-level English and business-level Japanese is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills with external partners.
• Genuine interest in Japanese culture and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents such as programs, surveys, and other event materials.
• Manage guest lists and coordinate attendee information for events.
• Provide on-site support during events.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent interpersonal skills

Interest in Japanese culture

Native-level English

Business-level Japanese

Understanding of social media

Experience with image editing software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Canva

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Wearelookingforahighlyorganisedandproactiveassistanttosupportarangeofculturalandarts-relatedprojects.Thisisagreatopportunityforsomeoneinterestedininternationalculturalexchange,eventcoordination,andartsadministration.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare documents such as programs, surveys, and other event materials
• Manage guest lists and coordinate attendee information prior to events (including communication with VIPs)
• Provide on-site support during events (distributing materials, assisting guests, general operations)
• Assist with marketing and public relations, including designing digital flyers
• Aggregate and analyze post-event survey results
• Support coordination with external stakeholders (e.g., co-organizers, sponsors)

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both within a team and with external partners
• Genuine interest in Japanese culture and the arts
• Native-level English (must be able to write professionally without the need for proofreading)
• Business-level Japanese (spoken and written)
• Solid understanding of social media platforms and their use for promotion
• Experience with image editing software such as Photoshop, or similar tools (e.g., Canva, Illustrator)