A private family office is looking for an accomplished and experienced Personal Assistant to work directly with HNWIs, supporting both personal and business needs.
This is a fast-paced role with plenty of variety, perfectly suited for a smart, sharp, dynamic, and self-motivated individual. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a PA role having worked for HNW individuals/families before.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out administrative duties including budgeting, petty cash management, bill payments and maintaining records where needed;
• Maintain office systems, including data management and filing;
• Handle travel arrangements – hotels, flights, visas, airport meet & greets and transfers etc;
• Produce itineraries, research documents, reports and presentations;
• Organise various appointments – medical, personal and professional;
• Manage medical insurance and other personal memberships;
• Personal shopping and errands – in person and online;
• Manage bookings, reservations, online transactions;
• Organise gifts, bouquets, cards etc;
• Send calendar invites and reminders;
• Plan, organise and coordinate events and parties. Liaise with event organisers, caterers etc;
• Greet and look after guests and visitors;
• Coordinate with family’s house staff, group offices and other PAs;
• Managing routine enquiries;
• Manage junior office staff (drivers, cleaner);
• Maintain the condition of the office, general housekeeping;
• Maintain stationery and equipment inventory;
• Assist other family members and company representatives as and when requested
REQUIREMENTS
• 10-15 yrs min experience as a PA / EA, with 5 yrs working with a HNWI family
• Team player with a flexible, positive and helpful attitude;
• Highly organised; Attention to detail; Time management;
• Excellent business communication;
• Analytical skills;
• Research & investigation skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Tech savvy (Mac, Windows, MS Office).
• Professional, responsible, trustworthy, discreet and dedicated;
• Result oriented and comes with strong integrity & ethics;
• Passion for excellence - works proactively with a clear vision and determination.
• Able to deliver the highest standard of service at all times;
• Able to multi-task, prioritise and efficiently deliver results in a timely manner;
• Able to anticipate and respond appropriately;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Commercially aware;
• Able to handle confidential information;
• Able to work on own initiative;
• Experience in property maintenance, relocations and fit-outs is preferred;
• Previous UAE work experience
• Must hold a valid UAE driving licence
The role is based in JLT – full time office hours.