- Global Mobility / Expatriate Support / Japanese & English -
A Japanese manufacturing company is currently recruiting an Expatriate, Global Mobility & Executive Support Coordinator to support Japanese assignees and their families throughout the international assignment lifecycle.
The role covers immigration and relocation support, expatriate payroll and taxation administration, benefits, reporting, and liaison with Japan headquarters. It also provides administrative and executive support to senior managers, including business travel, calendar coordination, and expense administration.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a multicultural environment, with excellent Japanese and English communication skills.
(Ref: MI47767 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive support to Japanese assignees and their families, including relocation, accommodation, schooling, banking, driving licences, home leave, and repatriation
• Coordinate UK visa applications, renewals, extensions, right-to-work requirements, and Sponsor Licence administration
• Support expatriate payroll, Modified PAYE, taxation, National Insurance, allowances, benefits, and tax equalisation administration
• Act as the main liaison between the UK business, Japan headquarters, Japanese assignees, HR, Finance, and external professional advisers
• Prepare expatriate assignment budgets, personnel cost reports, forecasts, and management information
• Provide Japanese-English translation and interpretation support for expatriate administration and related business matters
• Provide executive and business administration support, including travel arrangements, Outlook calendar management, meetings, and SAP Concur expense administration

Ideal Candidate
• Experience in global mobility, expatriate administration, international HR, payroll, or a closely related function
• Knowledge of UK immigration processes and Sponsor Licence compliance
• Understanding of expatriate payroll, Modified PAYE, and UK expatriate taxation
• Experience coordinating with external professional advisers and service providers
• Previous experience working for a Japanese company or supporting Japanese expatriates in the UK is advantageous
• Fluent Japanese and English, both written and spoken
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and integrity

Conditions
• Location: suburb of London
• Working Style: hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
• Salary: £55,000 per annum + up to 21% bonus
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 (Flexitime scheme available)
• Start: ASAP
• Benefits: generous benefits

Visa Support
*All applicants for the Expatriate, Global Mobility & Executive Support Coordinator position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.