PA/House Manager

  Must be based in the UAE with UAE experience 

Location: Dubai, UAE

Salary: 20,000 – 35,000 AED/month (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Private Assistant / House Manager. This role would suit some- one studious and highly disciplined, both a self-starter and a completer/finisher who thrives on performing to a high standard and undertakes their work with professionalism, discretion, hospitality and care.

Working within a small team and based mostly from your home office and the Principals’ residences, you will be working on a variety of household management tasks in a methodical and exacting manner as well as handling several personal tasks with a sense of urgency and excellence. A combination of good judgement, conviction in decision making, pro-active communications and efficiency in task management underpins the success of this role.

Role Characteristics

• You are qualified to degree level and have at least 10 years of experience supporting a private individual in a similar role, adding value to everything you undertake.

• You are structured in your thinking and have a natural ability to anticipate needs and present solutions to issues when and before they arise.
• You take pride in driving matters through to completion in a timely manner whether singular tasks or projects.
• You thrive on accuracy, you follow through with your word and are approachable and fair as well as highly street smart.
• You find ways to add value without being asked, you are a resourceful problem solver and offer solutions with ease and consistency.

• You have significant levels of tact and discretion, remain calm under pressure, you guard your Principal’s privacy and understand what it means to work with confidentiality.
• You are highly articulate and self-disciplined. You are succinct in your communication and can convey much meaning in short prose.
• Whilst your training and early career was in corporate roles, recent experience and preference is for private and you are looking for a 5-10 year commitment.

House Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of residence(s), ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Recruiting and coordinating household staff to ensure smooth running of residence(s).
• Arranging and supervising contractors, acting as gatekeeper at the Principal’s home.
• Handling purchases, arranging groceries or household products, running errands.
• Liaising with the Finance team on property management related duties including supplier evaluation and property expense reconciliations.

Personal Assistant – Key Responsibilities

• Daily, weekly and monthly Planning with outstanding management.
• Organising anything needed by the Principals or their extended family which may include. but not limited to making appointments, arranging travel or events, research and making recommendations, running errands, drafting e-mails and liaising with external parties.

What you must have

• Degree-educated.
• Formal training in any area that demonstrates grit and discipline.