A prestigious private English family living in Dubai is recruiting a Personal Assistant.
The family is composed of a couple and 4 children, as well as dogs who also travel with them during trips.
The Personal Assistant will support the family in the organization of their daily life and all their travels. He/she will be responsible for planning trips, managing reservations, organizing stays and handling unexpected situations, with a high level of standards, discretion and responsiveness.
The position involves regular travel during school holidays, alongside the family.
Main duties
Organize and coordinate the family’s trips during school holidays.
Manage reservations for flights, private jets, yachts, hotels, villas and additional services.
Monitor itineraries, schedules and family calendars.
Master and update Apple Calendar with precision.
Anticipate the family’s needs before and during travel.
Handle unexpected situations efficiently, discreetly and calmly.
Coordinate service providers, reservations and travel-related services.
Accompany the family on all international trips.
Ensure the comfort and smooth running of each stay.
Maintain a professional, organized and confidential presence on a daily basis.
Profile required
Proven experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant or in a similar position within a private family or high-end environment.
Excellent organizational skills and strong ability to anticipate needs.
Very good command of international travel planning.
Excellent knowledge of Apple Calendar is essential.
Fluent English required.
Well-presented, absolute discretion and strong sense of service.
High availability, flexibility and ability to travel regularly.
Ability to manage several matters simultaneously with calm and efficiency.
Experience in the luxury sector, high-end hospitality or with private clients would be a real asset.
Additional information
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Permanent contract, 5 days out of 7, with 2 days off per week.
A position live-out. However, the family will actively support the candidate with relocation: help with finding accommodation, visa procedures, medical requirements and administrative support.
Salary: between AED 25,000 and AED 30,000 net per month, approximately €5,900 to €7,000 net monthly, equivalent to around €7,500 to €8,900 gross monthly.
30 days of annual leave.
During travel, the family covers flights, accommodation and provides a daily travel allowance.
