Personal Assistant
Job Description
We are seeking an exceptionally organised, proactive and discreet Personal Assistant to support the wife and adult children of a UHNW CEO within a well-established manufacturing business. This is a busy, varied and hands-on position, combining extensive personal assistance with elements of Executive Assistant and office coordination responsibilities. The successful candidate will be office-based and act as a trusted point of contact, taking ownership of a broad range of personal, lifestyle and administrative matters while ensuring the smooth running of daily requirements. This role would suit an experienced PA who enjoys a varied, demanding position and takes pride in being one step ahead.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily personal matters, schedules, appointments and activities for the family.
- Coordinate personal appointments, reservations, social engagements and events.
- Organise complex international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, itineraries and logistics.
- Manage personal requests, errands and ad hoc requirements efficiently.
- Coordinate household staff, overseeing schedules, duties and day-to-day requirements.
- Liaise with household employees, external service providers, suppliers and contractors.
- Ensure household arrangements and family requirements are managed seamlessly.
- Provide general office oversight and support streamlined and efficient administrative procedures, documentation and internal coordination.
- Liaise with relevant departments and external contacts as required.
- Anticipate requirements, identify potential issues and take ownership of finding solutions.
Candidate Requirements:
- Degree educated and residing in Dubai.
- Proven experience in a Personal Assistant role supporting UHNW individuals or families.
- Strong personal assistance experience, ideally combined with some Executive Assistant exposure.
- Experience coordinating household staff and managing complex personal and international travel arrangements.
- Exceptionally organised, proactive and able to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Highly discreet and trustworthy, with an absolute understanding of confidentiality.
- Self-motivated, resourceful and confident working independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a polished and professional approach.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
REF: TH226694