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Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm (Lunch hour: 12:45 pm - 1:45pm) with the possibility of overtime work
Location: Embassy of Japan, London (Note: This position is office-based. Remote working is not available.)
Salary: TBD according to qualifications and experience
Application Deadline: Friday 8 May 2026
Interviews: Late May 2026
Start Date: 1 July 2026 (TBD)
Employment Term: 2 years initially with possibility of becoming permanent
Job Details:
The Embassy of Japan seeks a highly qualified individual who can act as a speechwriter and provide support on public diplomacy and media-related activities.
Duties include:
- Speechwriting, and drafting of official documents in English
- Monitoring media coverage mainly related to Japan
- Undertaking general administrative and supportive duties for the activities of the Public Diplomacy and Media Section/Japan Information and Cultural Centre (JICC)
- Assisting with arrangements for VIP visits
Requirements:
- Native-level proficiency in English (with an emphasis on advanced writing, particularly speechwriting)
- Proficiency in Japanese at an elementary level or above (listening and speaking)
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and related applications
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and covering letter explaining how you are able to meet the requirements for this position, along with your current salary, daytime telephone number by email.
Notes:
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Act. All applicants must state that this right is obtained through citizenship, permanent residency or work permit in their application. Applicants not providing this information in their application will not be considered for employment. Short-listed applicants will be asked to provide, prior to interview, documentation to certify their legal right to work in the UK.
The Embassy will draw up a shortlist on the basis of the application documents. Applicants on the shortlist will be invited to an interview and examination (date to be announced).
The successful applicant shall serve a probation period of three months immediately after the date of the start of employment. The Embassy may extend the probation period.
Successful applicants will be notified by email. It is the Embassy’s policy that we do not give any kind of feedback of the interviews.
All enquiries regarding this job vacancy must be made by email.
