EH154 - Executive / Personal Assistant - Abu Dhabi

Overview

A high-profile, global household is seeking an experienced Executive / Personal Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to two principals (a couple). The role is based in Abu Dhabi and is a live-out position. This is a high-impact role for a candidate who can manage complex schedules, international travel, high-stakes projects, and selected personal and household matters. The position offers the opportunity to build efficient systems that enable the principals to operate at their highest level.

Responsibilities Personal & Household Coordination

• Support scheduling of personal and family appointments
• Organize recurring household matters, including staff schedules, wardrobe and gift tracking, and key medical or personal records
• Build systems to keep information and tasks organized across locations

Problem-Solving & Process Improvement

• Anticipate needs and pro-actively resolve issues with discretion and judgment
• Introduce tools and practices that improve productivity for both principals and their support network

Executive Support

• Manage dynamic calendars for two principals across time zones using Google Workspace
• Prepare briefs, presentations, and meeting materials; drive follow-ups and accountability
• Maintain CRM and related systems for contacts, priorities, and commitments

Travel & Logistics

• Plan and execute global travel for the principals and their family, including flights, visas, ground transport, accommodations, and itinerary changes on short notice

Projects & Properties

• Coordinate select projects such as retreats, book launches, philanthropic initiatives, and special events
• Liaise with designers, contractors, and vendors on property upgrades and ongoing projects across several countries, reporting progress and risks

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' EA / PA experience supporting senior executives or UHNW principals
• Experience across both corporate and private household environments preferred
• Proven end-to-end project management and ability to prioritize under pressure
• Advanced professional English
• High proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM, expense and travel tools, and quick adoption of new technology
• Discreet, resourceful, and culturally adaptable with a global mindset
• Comfortable working in both traditional office and private-residence settings
• Flawless integrity and utmost discretion.
• Self-starter able to work independently with a high level of ambiguity under minimum supervision.
• Creative and resourceful problem solver.
• Thrives in a non-traditional work setting, equally comfortable working from the principals' home or their places of business.
• Ability to handle both executive as well as personal tasks
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi

Salary and Benefits

• 35K-55K AED monthly depending on experience
• Visa provided
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Monthly flight allowance 1,100 AED
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Educational allowance up to 3 children, 35,000 AED
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