Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner in London
Established in 1986, we are a specialist recruitment agency headquartered in the City of London. Our core expertise lies in connecting Japanese and international businesses across the UK and Europe with skilled professionals. With a focus on Japanese language recruitment, we support 900 Japanese companies in the UK and 4,500 across Europe. Our consultants combine bilingual capabilities with deep knowledge of local markets to deliver tailored staffing solutions. We operate as the European headquarters of QUICK Corporation, leveraging over 40 years of human resources experience.Our services span full-time, contract, and temporary recruitment across industries including finance, IT, hospitality, and professional services. We maintain memberships with the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Our team shares a commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and supporting both job seekers and employers throughout the recruitment journey. We pride ourselves on offering free services to job seekers while maintaining industry-standard fee structures for employers.
Services
Japanese-speaking recruitment
Cross-border staffing
Multilingual recruitment
Executive search
Temporary staffing
Industry-specific recruitment
JET Returnee support
Contract recruitment
CV preparation
Interview coaching
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in cross-cultural recruitment.
- Our consultants are bilingual in Japanese and English with local market expertise.
- We offer a 360-degree service covering all industries and seniority levels.
- We maintain a database of skilled professionals across 40+ countries.
- We provide free services to job seekers with full end-to-end support.
Associations and certifications
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
- Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI)
Services
Japanese-speaking recruitment
We specialise in placing Japanese-speaking professionals in UK and European companies. Our consultants understand cultural nuances and language requirements for roles ranging from entry-level to executive positions. We verify candidates' language proficiency and work permits before submission.
Cross-border staffing
Our network connects employers with talent across 40+ countries. We facilitate international placements by handling visa requirements, cultural adaptation support, and contract negotiations. This service benefits companies expanding operations or seeking specific expertise.
JET Returnee support
We help former JET Programme participants re-enter the UK job market. Our tailored guidance includes salary expectations, cultural reintegration, and industry-specific job matching. We maintain a dedicated team understanding returnees' unique needs.
Executive search
Our headhunting service targets senior management and specialist roles. We leverage industry connections to identify candidates with specific qualifications and experience. This includes CEO-level placements and niche technical positions requiring advanced expertise.
Temporary staffing
We provide flexible staffing solutions for short-term projects and seasonal demands. Our database includes professionals available for contract roles across finance, IT, hospitality, and administrative sectors. This service maintains quality standards while offering workforce flexibility.
Questions
What recruitment services do you offer?
We provide Japanese-speaking recruitment, cross-border staffing, executive search, temporary placements, and JET Returnee support across the UK and Europe.
How do you support job seekers?
We offer free CV preparation, interview coaching, cultural adaptation guidance, and end-to-end application support for both local and international positions.
Do you charge job seekers for your services?
No, our services are completely free for job seekers from registration through to employment placement.
What industries do you specialise in?
We work across finance, IT, hospitality, professional services, manufacturing, and commodity trading sectors with particular expertise in Japanese business environments.
How do you verify candidate qualifications?
We check right-to-work documentation, educational certifications, and industry-specific qualifications before submitting candidates to employers.
Can you help with international job placements?
Yes, we facilitate cross-border placements with support for visa requirements, cultural adaptation, and contract negotiations in multiple countries.
