Personal Assistant

Marcilly Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-net-worth family's recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Personal Assistant based in Dubai. The ideal candidate will manage schedules, travel, and household logistics while working closely with another assistant. Must have previous private PA experience in Dubai and strong organisational skills. The salary is between 20,000-30,000 AED monthly, with additional benefits.

Benefits

Visa

Health insurance

30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience working in Dubai.
• Experience managing a private household.
• Calm under pressure, respectful and professional.

Responsibilities

• Calendar management and administrative support.
• Travel coordination and staff management.
• Liaising with the Family Office.

Skills

Fluent in English

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

Google Drive

Office software

Job description

Personal Assistant Job Description

Personal Assistant Details and Schedule

A wonderful UHNW family residing in Dubai is looking for a full-time, live-out Personal Assistant to assist them with their daily lives and private right-hand support. This family of four has two young children and a dog.

Please only apply for this Personal Assistant role if you are already based here in the UAE and ready for an ASAP start at the beginning of August. A strong knowledge of Dubai is important.

They lead busy lives and would prefer the candidate to be flexible and possess a 24-hour mindset to be flexible out of hours when needed, but this isn’t a 24/7 role.

The family will also employ a second assistant, who you will work closely with to assist one another to ensure everything runs seamlessly.

Personal Assistant Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Calendar Management and administrative support for the whole family
• Family and Lifestyle Support
• Villa maintenance and project management
• Household logistics to include inventories and purchasing
• Staff management and coordination
• Travel coordination
• Digital and personal record keeping
• Vehicle and Transport Management
• Research and procurement
• Expenses management
• Global health and wellness coordination
• Financial Support and Legal & Financial Documentation
• Pet care
• Overseas / London property liaison and support
• Gifting coordination
• Liaising with the Family Office
• Education & Learning Support

Personal Assistant Desired Qualifications

• Should remain calm under pressure, respectful and professional
• Be flexible with any last-minute changes to schedules
• The candidate must have prior experience working in Dubai
• The successful Personal Assistant must have worked as a Private PA before, with a minimum of 50/50 business and private support if not 100% private in at least one long-term role
• Experience managing a private household

Personal Assistant Requirements

• Must be fluent in English and have excellent speaking and writing skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, high EQ Discretion, loyalty and confidentiality
• Proficiency in office software, apps, google drive, technology tools
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills
• Professional demeanour and a proactive attitude
• Works well in a team
• Driver with a clean licence

Personal Assistant Salary & Benefits

• 20,000-30,000 AED monthly depending on experience
• Visa
• Health insurance
• 30 days annual leave

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.