Bilingual Project Coordinator (Japanese/English)

About the role

Our client, an international organisation with an office in Tokyo, is seeking a Bilingual Project Coordinator. You will support project managers on initiatives involving teams in Japan and overseas, acting as a bridge between colleagues in both languages.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain project plans, trackers and action logs.
• Organise and minute meetings with Japanese and international stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations in Japanese and English.
• Translate and summarise project documents where required.
• Track risks, issues and actions and follow up with owners.
• Support onboarding of new team members and suppliers.

What you will bring

• Business-level fluency in Japanese and English, written and spoken.
• Experience in project coordination or a similar administrative role.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence working across cultures and time zones.
• The right to work in Japan, or eligibility for visa sponsorship [to be confirmed].

About the engagement

This is a permanent role with a salary of [¥X–¥X per annum] plus [benefits to be confirmed]. The role is hybrid, based in the client’s Tokyo office for [X] days per week.