TPS2883
Personal Assistant, Dubai
THE HOUSEHOLD
A private principal who runs businesses across the UK and the UAE and leads a full, fast-moving life. He values a trusted right hand who keeps his personal, business and family affairs running smoothly, so that he can focus on the work in front of him.
THE ROLE
A broad, hands-on position supporting the principal and his family with their personal and business administration. The role is largely remote, with occasional days in the office when needed. The right person has real initiative, gets on with things without being asked, and manages their own time well. When the principal is working, you are working; when he is off, you are off.
— Manage the principal's and family's full diary and schedule
— Act as gatekeeper for communications, prioritising requests and handling correspondence with discretion
— Manage private administrative matters with complete confidentiality
— Oversee household budgets, expenses, invoices and financial tracking, producing accurate spreadsheets
— Process payments and payroll for domestic staff
— Recruit, onboard and manage domestic staff, including rotas and performance
— Oversee household operations, including suppliers, contractors and maintenance
— Coordinate family logistics, including children's schedules, school commitments and activities
— Manage medical appointments, visas, renewals and official documentation for the family and staff
— Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries, visas, accommodation and ground transport
— Design and improve household systems and protocols
— Support ad-hoc personal and household projects as required
THE ESSENTIALS
— Dubai, United Arab Emirates
— Candidate must be based in Dubai
— Full-time, mostly remote, with occasional office days
— Flexible hours around the principal's schedule, not a traditional 9 to 5
— Salary AED 15,000 to 17,000 per month, dependent on experience
— Start date flexible
THE CANDIDATE
A highly organised, self-starting assistant with the judgement to work independently and the discretion to be trusted with a family's private affairs. You think ahead, solve problems before they reach the principal, and take pride in making everything run seamlessly.
— Proven experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant or household manager
— Currently based in Dubai
— Holds a valid driving licence
— Impeccable written and spoken English, at native level
— Strong initiative, able to get on with things without direction
— Confident managing finances, budgets and spreadsheets with strong attention to detail
— Experience coordinating complex travel, visas and documentation
— Experience managing or coordinating household or domestic staff
— Comfortable working remotely and managing your own time
— Complete discretion and respect for confidentiality
