TRAVELLING PERSONAL ASSISTANT, FULL-TIME – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Personal Assistant to support a UHNW family. The ideal candidate will have a proven background working within private households, managing the demanding and fast-paced lifestyle of a high-net-worth principal and her children. This is a dynamic and hands‑on role requiring exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs well in advance. The successful candidate will operate as a true lifestyle manager, planning 30 days ahead, managing complex schedules, and overseeing all aspects of the family’s personal and logistical requirements with minimal direction.

Key Responsibilities

Lifestyle & Personal Management

• Managing and coordinating complex family schedules and calendars
• Overseeing health, beauty, and personal appointments
• Handling high-volume online purchases, returns, and inventory management
• Organising children’s school schedules, extracurricular activities, and logistics
• Researching and sourcing products, services, and trends (fashion, lifestyle, etc.)
• Booking restaurants, leisure activities, and exclusive reservations
• Planning and coordinating private events and social engagements
• Acting as a key point of contact for vendors, service providers, and external partners

Travel & Logistics

• Organising complex international travel, including private jets, yachts, and staff coordination
• Travelling with the family and ahead of schedule to prepare residences and itineraries
• Managing packing, unpacking, and detailed travel preparations
• Coordinating activities, reservations, and concierge services while travelling

Household Organisation

• Maintaining detailed inventories of household items, wardrobe, and personal belongings
• Managing global shipping, purchases, and resale of items
• Ensuring all properties are fully stocked and organised

Financial & Administrative

• Managing expenses, invoices, and purchase tracking with precision
• Maintaining accurate financial records for reporting to family offices and accountants
• Keeping detailed records relating to medical, educational, and personal matters

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive gross monthly salary (paid over 12 months)
• USD 50 per night per diem when travelling outside of the UAE
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Home leave allowance of AED 2,500, payable after 12 months of service and annually thereafter
• Live‑out position (accommodation is not provided)
• Visa transfer or application costs covered by the employer
• Cigna Category A UAE health insurance, provided after successful completion of a 90‑day probation period
• Employment under a UAE‑based contract and employer of record

Working Schedule & Additional Benefits

• Contracted for a 50‑hour working week (no overtime paid due to senior salary level)
• Flexibility required, with hours determined by the needs of the family/business
• 2 days off per week (days in lieu provided if unable to take scheduled days off)
• Annual leave and public holidays in accordance with UAE labour law

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Private PA within a UHNW/VIP household
• Proven experience supporting a high‑profile female principal and children
• Strong background in managing complex lifestyles and high‑pressure environments
• Exceptional organisational, multitasking, and problem‑solving skills
• Highly discreet, professional, and adaptable
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders and working within fully staffed households
• Flexible and available to travel extensively and work outside standard hours

Additional Details

• Working Hours: 50h per week – flexible hours + extra
• Salary Offered: 25,000 to 35,000 AED per month
• Accommodation: NO
• Start Date: ASAP

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