PA HNWI

Job description / Role

The Role

We are looking for a high calibre, experienced Private Assistant to provide effective personal assistance to the Principals to ensure smooth-running family life as well as solid business support.

As a small, evolving private Family Office, you will be capable of working on a wide variety of tasks and projects ranging from A-Z and of wearing different hats. Working closely with another PA, the key elements of the role are advance-planning, strong communication, flexibility and adaptability

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Happy to operate independently as well as work closely with others.
• Flexible with a 24/7 mindset and true dedication to providing support, whatever the time or day.
• Easily able to 'switch hats' depending on the subject matter or situation, from very personal and private to corporate, maintaining professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Natural and friendly with a positive attitude, calm and patient, working well in a small team.
• A confident driver with a clean license.
• Willing and able to travel occasionally to assist with projects and holiday cover for other offices.
• A genuine interest in supporting all elements of business and family life.
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant / Private Assistant in a similar role with proven longevity in prior positions.

Search Criteria

• 35+ (Maturity would be a benefit in this role)
• Must have min 4 years private family office experience (must be HNWI business families, not Royal household families)
• Ideally has some previous corporate experience (with a preference for private work)
• Must have min 2 years' experience managing travel (a-z travel management experience (not reliant on agents, including documentation such visa applications and passport renewals) this is key
• Must have min 2 years' experience managing Principal's calendars - this is key
• Must have proven experience managing the broader affairs of the family's needs: commercial travel booking for family and friends, gift procurement, diary management and arranging appointments and activities, liaising with other household staff, working with other PA's as a team, managing petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Must show loyalty and longevity in prior roles
• Must be based and settled in Dubai or wanting a long-term Dubai role

About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.