An experienced PA is required for professional family who are relocating from the UK to the UAE with a permanent move in Q1 2025. An element of household management covering the family home is required. Suitable applicants will be comfortable with a fast pace, work with the utmost discretion and professionalism and ideally have previous experience supporting families.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a PA with a minimum of 3-5-years of similar experience. The selected applicant will manage the Family’s diary, from appointments, reservations, and purchases.

The family own two properties, including family home in Dubai (ME) and the other in the UK. You will be the focal point for online and in-person communication and provide support to the family.

Tasks include; handling correspondence, organizing meetings with contractors, estimating small home project costs, taking phone calls, managing expenses, invoices and liaise on all finance matters with family UK PA.

Requirement to visit the family home in Dubai daily to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Typical working hours are Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 with the flexibility to work remote when necessary. The PA will also be able to work from home when the client’s schedule allows.

The ideal applicant will be based in Dubai and hold a driving license.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Right-hand role for employer – fully involved in days, knowing their priorities, concerns, and goals
• Managing / booking travel – detailed itineraries, visas, ground transportation and accommodation. You will liaise all itineraries with the family’s UK PA
• Arranging all local appointments professional and personal.
• Managing household staff (maids, groundsmen)
• Point of contact for all external contractors & dealing with them on-site.
• Handling all telephone and email enquires
• Working with the family’s UK PA and liaising with any updates or transfers
• Organizing and overseeing events and gatherings.
• Managing personal and professional calendars
• Running personal errands and handling personal shopping
• Coordinating appointments and any other personal requests
• Booking/making reservations for restaurants
• Paying household bills and liaising
• Overseeing the smooth running of the UAE property
• Adapting to a busy and ever-changing schedule
• Managing household staff (nannies, housekeeping, groundsmen)
• Recruitment of any additional staff or services
• Research and arrange suitable family activities which may include dining, entertainment and spa days

Qualifications & Skills:

• Professionalism and presentation: polished, presentable, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Comfortable with changing schedules. Ability to multitask effectively.
• Emotional Intelligence: Ability to read situations and adapt to the employer’s mood and needs, offering support and companionship as appropriate.
• Strong Organisational Skills & time-management skills: Able to manage complex schedules and personal tasks efficiently.
• Discretion and Integrity: Strong discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in basic computer software (Emails, Microsoft Office)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

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