Personal / Private Assistant

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is working with a prestigious and highly respected company that has been in the region for over 15 years. With continued growth year-on-year, our client is looking to hire a Personal / Private Assistant to assist the CEO.

As Personal / Private Assistant you will support the CEO in all aspects of his life. You will oversee all of his properties throughout the UAE, America and the U.K ensuring they are well maintained, appointing and managing suppliers and projects. You will also be involved in all aspects of the household, making bill payments, opening and closing the properties for family visits and replenishing them in time for the familys arrival. You will also manage the household staff including annual leave, rotas and source temporary cover as and when required.

As the CEO travels frequently between the UAE, America and U.K, you will travel with the family occasionally to support their calendar, ensuring all daily plans are appropriately arranged. In addition, you will organise various events and conferences whilst attending business and social meetings. You will also make arrangements for private jets, yachts and have the necessary contacts to deliver any special requests. You will be based out of the Dubai office on a day-to-day basis and work in a team environment.

Requirements

The successful candidate should be Western educated and able to work legally in America. You should have experience in managing private households and staff. It is essential you are personable and professional and have exceptional organisational skills. Due to the nature of the CEOs schedule, it is crucial you are flexible and able to travel at short notice.

This is an exciting opportunity that offers exposure, continued development and the chance to travel with no two days being the same.

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.