Personal Assistant

SHAW SERVICES (PTE) LIMITED.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent service company in Singapore is seeking an organized Executive and Family Personal Assistant (PA). You will provide comprehensive support to the Director and family, manage schedules, travel plans, and oversee household management tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience as a PA in Singapore. This position requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant in Singapore.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director's and family’s schedules and appointments.
• Handle travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Coordinate with domestic staff and manage household tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Education

Diploma degree or above in Business Administration or Secretarial Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive and Family Personal Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive support to Director and family and to work closely with the Office PA. The candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a strong ability to manage multiple tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative Support

• Assist to Manage Director's schedule, including arranging meetings, appointments, and travel plans.
• Assist to manage Director’s wife’s schedule and social correspondences and working with office PA to align the family's schedule.
• Handle mails and liaise closely with office schedules and office PA.
• Handle confidential documents and ensure a proper filing.
• Handle insurance claims when required.

Travel and Expense Management

• Assist to manage all travel schedule, including flights, accommodations, visas, booking or appointment in advance and itineraries.
• Follow up on tasks before, during, and after trips, manage potential changes to plans, and handle all matters promptly and efficiently.
• Handle personal errands and tasks as needed to support the executive's professional and personal responsibilities.

Family-Related Responsibilities

• Manage a busy schedule for the family and domestic staff, including coordinating personal appointments, school activities, lessons, travel schedules, home purchasing and family events.
• Scheduling the children's schedule, organizing and contacting various vendors to ensure details are updated (address, timing, keeping track of classes/make-up classes etc.)
• Ensure everyone knows where they are going on a day-to-day basis, noting special occasions for school, sports events, work travel etc. creating systems where necessary.
• Maintaining orderly operation and meticulous appearance of staff and systems.
• Working closely with Director and wife to manage domestic staff (hiring, firing, training, scheduling etc.)
• Oversee household management tasks, such as coordinating with domestic staff, managing household supplies, and handling maintenance issues.
• Handle the procurement of daily household supplies, as well as meal reservations and food packaging.
• Helping and overseeing the live-in cleaners to go the extra step in terms of household organization, creating systems where necessary.
• Ensure house maintenance schedule meets servicing quality levels (gardeners, pool maintenance, service and external vendors etc.)
• Helping and overseeing the household staff to go the extra step in terms of household organization, creating systems where necessary
• Assist to ensure house maintenance schedules meets servicing quality levels Handling special requests, errands, and related duties. Assist with event planning and execution.
• Assist with travel related itineraries where needed, for family vacations, including visa applications, transportation, accommodation, flights, booking or appointment in advance and itineraries.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all family matters, ensuring the privacy of the Managing Director and the family.

Other works arranged by Director

Requirements

1. Diplomadegree and above. Degree in Business Administration, Secretarial Studies, or a related field is priority.
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Personal Assistant in Singapore.
3. Strong written and verbal communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
4. Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
5. Proactive and resourceful with a strong attention to detail.
6. Able to anticipate the needs of the executive and take initiative. Meticulous and patient in work.