PRIVATE PA TO UHNW PRINCIPAL – UAE

We are delighted to be recruiting for an exceptional Private PA to provide dedicated support within a highly private UHNW individual, based in the UAE with regular international travel.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Private PA who is accustomed to operating within a fast-paced private setting and understands the discretion, flexibility and exceptional attention to detail required when supporting at this level.
 
Working closely with the Principal, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive support across all aspects of their private life, from managing daily priorities, appointments and travel through to personal shopping, lifestyle requirements, family events and special requests. You will act as a trusted right hand, ensuring every detail is taken care of and following tasks through seamlessly from initial request to completion.
 
The ideal candidate will be exceptionally organised, polished and discreet, with a naturally proactive approach and the ability to anticipate requirements rather than simply react to them. You will be confident operating autonomously, juggling multiple priorities and dealing calmly with last-minute changes whilst maintaining consistently high standards.
 
This is a role that requires a high degree of flexibility and responsiveness, with working patterns naturally led by the Principal’s schedule and requirements. The successful candidate should therefore be comfortable working outside conventional hours when genuinely required and travelling as necessary.
 
In return, a competitive package is on offer, including accommodation and additional benefits.
 
DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• Providing seamless day-to-day Private PA support
• Managing and following up on daily priorities, personal requirements and requests
• Coordinating appointments, reservations, private meetings, visits and personal arrangements
• Managing personal and family-related purchases, including clothing, gifting and special occasion requirements
• Liaising with luxury boutiques, designers, suppliers, hotels and other service providers
• Assisting with wardrobe organisation and ensuring personal belongings are prepared for travel 
• Coordinating private events, family gatherings, celebrations and special functions
• Managing purchases, orders and deliveries and ensuring everything is followed through to completion
• Coordinating travel preparations, reservations, luggage and personal requirements
• Liaising closely with wider household and support teams
• Managing urgent requests and last-minute changes calmly and efficiently
• Maintaining accurate oversight of appointments, outstanding requests and ongoing tasks
• Anticipating requirements and ensuring arrangements are made well in advance
• Undertaking personal errands, private projects and special assignments as required
• Travelling when required
• Maintaining complete discretion and confidentiality across all private and family matters

 
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience as a Private PA, Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting a UHNW Principal, VIP or private family
• Previous experience within a Private Office, Family Office or high-profile private household would be highly advantageous
• Strong experience managing private arrangements, travel, personal shopping and lifestyle requirements
• Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Naturally proactive, with the ability to anticipate requirements and think several steps ahead
• Excellent follow-through and the ability to take complete ownership of tasks
• Calm, composed and solutions-focused, particularly when managing changing priorities or last-minute requests
• A highly discreet and trustworthy approach with an excellent understanding of professional boundaries
• Polished communication skills and excellent spoken and written English
• Additional language skills would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of luxury services, boutiques, gifting and hospitality would be highly desirable
• Strong proficiency across email, calendar management and Microsoft Office
• Confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable, with the willingness to work outside traditional office hours where required
• Willing and able to travel when required
• Immaculately presented with a warm yet highly professional manner
• Excellent verifiable references
• Based in the UAE or willing to relocate