Executive Personal Assistant to Private Principal

Discreet Recruitment; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Discreet Recruitment is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support a private principal in both personal and executive matters. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling confidential communications in a fast-paced, discreet environment.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in executive support, possess excellent discretion, and thrive in a dynamic setting where priorities can shift.

Qualifications

• Experience as Personal Assistant or equivalent executive support role.
• Proven ability to manage busy calendars and travel itineraries.
• Demonstrates discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior contacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day personal and executive support to the principal
• Manage a busy and ever-changing calendar across personal and professional commitments
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, reservations, family logistics and personal commitments
• Support with domestic and international travel planning, including itineraries, transport, accommodation and contingency planning
• Liaise with household staff, vendors, service providers and external contacts
• Assist with errands, purchases, gifting, research projects and ad hoc requests
• Prepare briefing notes, reminders, agendas and relevant background information when required
• Draft correspondence and support with communication where appropriate
• Track follow-ups, deadlines, priorities and action items
• Support with events, celebrations, family occasions and private arrangements
• Anticipate needs, solve problems quickly and ensure details are handled to a high standard
• Maintain absolute confidentiality across all personal, family and business matters

Skills

Calendar management

Travel planning

Discretion

Executive support

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

Discreet Recruitment is seeking a highly organized Personal Assistant to support a private principal in both personal and executive matters. The role involves managing calendars, coordinating travel, and handling confidential communications in a fast-paced, discreet environment.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in executive support, possess excellent discretion, and thrive in a dynamic setting where priorities can shift.