Personal Assistant to Executive

Personal Assistant to Executive (Hybrid: Personal & Business Support)

📍 Location: Dubai

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time (direct employment with the Executive)

💰 Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

A Dubai-based entrepreneur and business leader, is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and versatile Personal Assistant to provide both professional and personal support.

The selected candidate will be employed directly by the executive (not the company).

Approximately 60% of the role will focus on business-related support (calendar management, email handling, research, follow-ups), and 40% on personal/lifestyle support (appointments, travel, coordination).

The Personal Assistant will be trusted to make day-to-day decisions on scheduling, bookings, and routine follow-ups, ensuring things move forward without waiting for constant approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive Support : Manage calendar, schedule meetings, organize travel, and prepare briefing materials.
• Business Tasks : Assist with email management, research, presentations, and project follow-ups.
• Personal Support : Coordinate personal appointments, family arrangements, and lifestyle tasks.
• Administration : Maintain records, track expenses, and manage ad hoc projects.
• Decision-Making : Use sound judgment for routine matters (e.g., confirming meetings, vendor follow-ups) while escalating major decisions appropriately.

Candidate Profile

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High level of discretion and professionalism (confidential exposure required).
• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable personality.
• Tech-savvy and ability to adapt to new technology platforms.
• Prior PA/EA experience is preferred, however, motivated fresh candidates are also welcome.

Why This Role?

• Direct employment with the executive, offering a close working relationship and variety of tasks.
• Dynamic exposure : a mix of business and personal responsibilities.
• Learning opportunity : insight into entrepreneurship, operations, and strategy.
• Career growth : potential grow into expanded roles such as Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or even Chief of Staff over time.