Personal Assistant with Japanese

Personal Assistant with Japanese - PLP Architecture International Ltd

PLP Architecture is a London-based group of architects, designers and thinkers who value the transformative role of ideas and the capacity for architecture to inspire. PLP has created some of the world's smartest and sustainable buildings that have redefined what it means to live and work in today’s cities. The practice’s in-house think tank, PLP Labs, is a research collaborative that develops concepts and technologies aimed at the future development of urban living.
PLP is currently designing projects across three continents and has buildings under construction in the UK, The Netherlands, Italy, Russia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, India, Singapore and Japan. Notable work in a diverse portfolio includes 22 Bishopsgate, Sky Central and Bankside Yards in London, Tree House and The Edge in Amsterdam, Corso Como Place in Milan, and the new Yandex Headquarters in Moscow.
We are seeking an experienced Japanese/English bilingual Personal Assistant to work closely with our architectural teams to provide excellent PA support as well as translating documents, relating to our Japanese projects.

It would be advantageous for the candidate to have an interest in graphics, as we are looking to train and develop the successful candidate to work with the graphics team and produce presentation material.

Required skills and experience:

- PA experience ideally gained in an Architectural practice is desirable
- Excellent oral and written communication, both Japanese and English
- Previous experience in translating Japanese documents
- Skills in both Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite (must have working knowledge)
- The ability to work independently and in a team
- Experience in putting together presentation material (advantageous)
- Experience in graphics (advantageous)

This is a permanent position with benefits, based in our London office. We will consider candidates looking to work full-time or part time

All candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.

To apply please send your CV (maximum 10MB) to careers@plparchitecture.com and include ‘PA with Japanese’ in the subject line.

No recruitment agencies please.