Team Japan — Specialist Japanese-speaking Recruitment in the UK
Looking for Japanese-speaking talent or a Japanese-language job in London or across the UK?
Employers:
Whether you're hiring staff for Japanese jobs, need bilingual professionals, or want to break into the UK market — our experienced Team Japan consultants (with a combined 50 years at People First) are here to help.
Candidates:
If you speak fluent Japanese (and English), or have experience in Japanese companies, we can connect you with top roles across various industries — from entry to executive level.
Why Choose Team Japan?
- Combined, the team has 50 years of experience recruiting for Japanese jobs in the UK
- Rated 4.9/5 on Google
- Certified Women-Owned Business and proud to be a Diverse Supplier
- All candidates are personally vetted — via phone or face-to-face, not CV-only or AI screenings
- Successfully support both Japanese and Western employers across all UK regions and other parts of Europe
Our Candidate Network
We maintain strong ties with both established members of the Japanese-speaking community in the UK and new arrivals. Every candidate on our exclusive database:
- Speaks fluent Japanese and English
- Has lived/worked in Japan or with Japanese companies (or both)
- Holds valid UK work authorisation
Our candidates span roles such as:
Candidate1 International Mobility & Tax Operations
English: Fluent | Japanese: Native
Experienced in expatriate tax filings and high-net-worth client support; coordinates with domestic and international stakeholders in Japanese and English.
Candidate2 Trade & Sales Administration – Stakeholder Coordination
English: Fluent | Japanese: Native
Skilled in export/import administration and stakeholder communication; comfortable in English-speaking environments.
Candidate3 Logistics & Trade Operations – Operational Support
English: Fluent | Japanese: Native
Experienced in logistics, customs documentation, and export/import projects; reliable in back-office and supply chain roles.
Trusted by Leading Employers
Team Japan works with a range of organisations — from blue-chip firms to emerging Japanese-focused SMEs — across London, the UK and Europe. We place talent in permanent, contract, and interim Japanese jobs across sectors, including:
- Banking & Finance
- Marketing & Sales
- HR
- I.T.
- Customer Service & Travel
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Logistics
We also offer clients tailored services such as salary benchmarking, and also seminars and recruitment guidance — including UK employment law consultations delivered in Japanese.
FAQs
Q: What types of jobs do People First Team Japan recruit for?
A: We recruit for permanent, contract and temp roles from Associate to Director level for a range of jobs including I.T, H.R., Admin, Accounting, Banking and Finance, etc..
Q: Which industries do you serve?
A: We have Japanese speaking jobs with clients in sectors such as Banking and Finance, Fashion, Manufacturing, Travel, Research, etc.
Q: Where are the Japanese vacancies you cover?
A: Our Japanese-speaking jobs are mostly in London, but we fill roles all over the U.K., other parts of Europe and also Japan.
Q: Are all candidates vetted in person?
A: Yes. Each candidate undergoes a personal interview—by phone or face-to-face—and all hold legal UK work status. No AI screening.
Q: Why should I work with People First Team Japan?
A: Our team has the stability and experience you need with a combined total of more than 50 years with People First, and our Google rating of 4.9/5 shows that candidates and clients trust and respect the way we work.