Executive PA, Private Office - Dubai

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A private office is seeking an exceptional executive personal assistant to manage extensive diary and lifestyle logistics for the principal. Responsibilities include travel planning, event reservations, and household staff management. Preference will be given to candidates already residing in Dubai. Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and discretion are essential. The role demands self-motivation and professionalism in interactions with clients and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role for a private office.
• Ability to manage household staff and logistics.
• Calm under pressure with a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and appointments for the principal.
• Plan and organize travel and events.
• Handle personal and family lifestyle logistics.

Skills

Diary management

Travel planning

Excellent English communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

Latest software

AI tools for research

Job description

On behalf of a well-established private office, we are looking for an exceptional executive personal assistant to work for the principal.

Core responsibilities will be diary management, travel planning and travel, restaurant and event reservations. Houshold staff management and coordination and overseeing contractors, repairs, and property related matters. Managing personal and family lifestyle logistics. Dealing with third party providers and clients on behalf of the principal. Managing expenses, dealing with online shopping, purchases and sourcing of products.

To be eligible for this role, you will need to have worked in a similar role for a private office. Be computer literate with experience of the latest software, including AI tools for research and other tasks. Possess excellent English written and spoken. Another language will be beneficial but not essential. Strong organisational skills and multi-tasking abilities. Advanced problem solving and resourcefulness. This interesting and varied position requires someone who does not require micromanaging and is therefore self‑motivated and driven with an excellent initiative to solve problems. Be calm under pressure and emanate in a professional and respectful manner with all staff and clients.

If you are interested in this highly confidential, discreet and switched‑on position, please email your current cv to Gina Le Prevost FIRP DipRP at [e-mail]. Applicants who are already living and working in Dubai will be given preference.

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