Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Bellevue Executive Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecom company in Dubai is seeking an experienced International Personal Assistant to support a senior executive with diplomatic protocol knowledge. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex scheduling across time zones. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience working with UHNWIs or in luxury environments. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work schedule

Global impact role

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant in an international environment.
• Experience in hospitality or luxury service.
• Background with UHNWIs or government leaders.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex travel arrangements ensuring protocol compliance.
• Orchestrate calendars and meetings across multiple time zones.
• Compile detailed briefing notes for high-level meetings.

Skills

Diplomatic protocol knowledge

Organizational skills

Emotional intelligence

Excellent written and spoken English

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Travel booking platforms

Job description

Overview

International Personal Assistant (Dubai – Hybrid)

Founded in 2019, our client is a tech-driven telecom scale-up, commercially active in a dozen countries with nearly USD 1 billion in secured revenue over the next 5–10 years — and ambitious growth ahead.

Do you dream of joining an entrepreneurial adventure in full expansion, working alongside visionary leaders and playing a key role in projects that shape connectivity across Sub-Saharan Africa? This is your opportunity to contribute at a global level.

The Role

We are seeking a discreet, highly organized International Personal Assistant to support a senior executive/entrepreneur who operates across multiple countries. This role is both strategic and operational, requiring frequent international travel, mastery of global logistics, and an understanding of diplomatic protocol when dealing with government leaders and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Diplomatic Coordination: Manage complex travel arrangements for high-level engagements, ensuring all protocol requirements are met
• Schedule Management: Orchestrate calendars and meetings across multiple time zones, including interactions with government officials and political leaders
• Confidential Gatekeeping: Screen calls, emails, and visitors with tact, discretion, and cultural sensitivity
• Preparation & Briefing: Compile detailed briefing notes, reports, and presentations for meetings with senior political and business figures
• Research & Advisory Support: Conduct research, support speech writing, and assist with strategic project planning
• Personal & Household Support: Handle personal errands and household coordination across multiple locations
• Liaison Role: Act as the point of contact with international teams, vendors, and diplomatic offices
• Representation: Uphold confidentiality and represent the principal with poise and professionalism during high-level events and state functions

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant in an international, multicultural environment
• Experience in hospitality, luxury service, diplomatic protocol, or family office support
• Background working with UHNWIs, government leaders, or politically exposed persons
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to stay composed under pressure
• High emotional intelligence, tact, and cultural sensitivity
• Excellent written and spoken English (French or Portuguese a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, travel booking platforms, and communication tools
• Willingness to travel extensively and adapt to rapidly changing schedules

What’s on Offer

• A global role with real impact on projects connecting countries and communities
• Direct exposure to senior political and business stakeholders
• Opportunity to work closely with visionary leaders in a fast-growing tech scale-up
• Hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and flexibility

Location: Dubai

Workload: Full-time (100%)

Start Date: Flexible

Ideal Candidate Background

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• Experience with diplomatic protocol or exposure to international political environments
• Luxury hospitality or family office experience, where discretion and VIP service are key
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior officials, UHNWIs, and international stakeholders