Overview
A high-profile, global household is seeking an experienced Executive/Personal Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to two principals (a couple). The role is based in Abu Dhabi and is a live-out position. This is a high-impact role for a candidate who can manage complex schedules, international travel, high-stakes projects, and selected personal and household matters. The position offers the opportunity to build efficient systems that enable the principals to operate at their highest level.
Responsibilities
Personal & Household Coordination
- Support scheduling of personal and family appointments
- Organize recurring household matters, including staff schedules, wardrobe and gift tracking, and key medical or personal records
- Build systems to keep information and tasks organized across locations
Problem-Solving & Process Improvement
- Anticipate needs and pro-actively resolve issues with discretion and judgment
- Introduce tools and practices that improve productivity for both principals and their support network
Executive Support
- Manage dynamic calendars for two principals across time zones using Google Workspace
- Prepare briefs, presentations, and meeting materials; drive follow-ups and accountability
- Maintain CRM and related systems for contacts, priorities, and commitments
Travel & Logistics
- Plan and execute global travel for the principals and their family, including flights, visas, ground transport, accommodations, and itinerary changes on short notice
Projects & Properties
- Coordinate select projects such as retreats, book launches, philanthropic initiatives, and special events
- Liaise with designers, contractors, and vendors on property upgrades and ongoing projects across several countries, reporting progress and risks
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ EA/PA experience supporting senior executives or UHNW principals
- Experience across both corporate and private household environments preferred
- Proven end-to-end project management and ability to prioritize under pressure
- Advanced professional English
High proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM, expense and travel tools, and quick adoption of new technology
Discreet, resourceful, and culturally adaptable with a global mindset
Comfortable working in both traditional office and private-residence settings
- Flawless integrity and utmost discretion.
- Self-starter able to work independently with a high level of ambiguity under minimum supervision.
- Creative and resourceful problem solver.
- Thrives in a non-traditional work setting, equally comfortable working from the principals’ home or their places of business.
- Ability to handle both executive as well as personal tasks
- Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary DOE
- Visa provided
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Return flight each year
