Personal / Executive Assistant to Principal

We Search People; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

We Search People is seeking an experienced Personal / Executive Assistant to support the Principal of a leading construction company in Dallas. The role combines executive support, personal assistance and lifestyle management, requiring discretion and exceptional organisational skills.

Responsibilities include managing the Principal's diary and travel, coordinating family or private events, liaising with staff and service providers, and handling confidential information with absolute discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant.
• Experience supporting a high-net-worth individual, private family or family office.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Managing the Principal's personal diary, appointments and commitments.
• Coordinating family schedules and ensuring arrangements run smoothly.
• Organising domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels and itineraries.
• Making restaurant, event and other personal reservations.
• Running day-to-day personal errands and coordinating household and family requests.
• Liaising with household staff, vendors, service providers and other contacts.
• Handling personal correspondence, phone calls and administrative tasks.
• Assisting with special occasions, family events and private arrangements.
• Researching and sourcing services, gifts, experiences and other personal requirements.
• Keeping track of important deadlines, appointments and personal commitments.
• Providing general support to the Principal and family as needs arise.

Skills

Personal Assistant

Executive Assistant

Private PA

Discretion

Job description

Personal / Executive Assistant to Principal

Salary: $80,000 per annum

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and discreet Personal / Executive Assistant to support the Owner of a leading construction company with both his professional and private affairs.

This is a highly trusted role suited to someone who has previous experience working with high-net-worth individuals, private families, principals, or family offices and understands the importance of discretion, flexibility and exceptional attention to detail.

The Role

The successful candidate will act as a trusted right hand to the Principal, providing hands-on support with the organisation and management of his private family life. The role will involve a combination of traditional executive assistance, personal assistance and lifestyle management.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Principal's personal diary, appointments and commitments
• Coordinating family schedules and ensuring arrangements run smoothly
• Organising domestic and international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation and itineraries
• Making restaurant, event and other personal reservations
• Running day-to-day personal errands and coordinating household and family requests
• Liaising with household staff, vendors, service providers and other contacts
• Handling personal correspondence, phone calls and administrative tasks
• Assisting with special occasions, family events and private arrangements
• Researching and sourcing services, gifts, experiences and other personal requirements
• Keeping track of important deadlines, appointments and personal commitments
• Providing general support to the Principal and family as needs arise
• Maintaining complete confidentiality regarding all personal, family and business matters

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, polished, resourceful and exceptionally discreet.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Private PA or similar role
• Experience supporting a high-net-worth individual, private family, entrepreneur or family office
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to anticipate needs
• A calm, professional and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Confidence dealing with high-level service providers and external contacts
• Flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile when required
• A valid driver's licence and reliable transportation
• Strong knowledge of Dallas and the surrounding area would be advantageous

What We Offer

• $80,000 annual salary
• Opportunity to work directly with a successful Principal
• A varied and highly trusted position
• Long-term opportunity within a private and professional environment
• A role where discretion, initiative and reliability are genuinely valued

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Private PA / Executive Assistant who enjoys being the person who makes life run smoothly and takes pride in providing exceptional, highly personalised support.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.