The role of the staff member specialising in attracting and promoting investment from external business to enhance regional economic growth. This role involves showcasing the region's strengths and building relationships with companies to create new business opportunities.
Position: Economic Development Officer
Contract: Permanent Monday-Friday 9:30~17:30 (35h/week, On-site only)
Location: City of London
Salary: £16.29/h
Duty:
Identification of start-ups and other local companies interested in expanding their business to Japan and collaborating with Japanese companies, particularly in the fields of carbon neutrality and digital transformation, Meeting arrangements, introduction of our support services, taking minutes, follow-up, case management, dealing with various enquiries from companies about entering the Japanese market, etc.
Follow-up of existing project companies (including system building), information management, monitoring performance
Necessary liaison and coordination with the department in charge at HQ (Tokyo).
Support for building links with other relevant organisations to help identify UK companies and others interested in investing in Japan.
Support for other tasks that need to be handled by the Invest & Innovation Department.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be able to work 5 days a week.
- Native level English and Japanese language for internal record, written and spoken (JLPT N1, N2 is desireble)
- Good understanding of UK business practices.
- Proficient in MicroSoft office tools
- Able to travel within and outside the UK.