Personal Assistant

Irwin & Dow

Dubai, UAE

Ref: NP447-1298

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We are urgently seeking a Personal /Household Assistant to support our British UHNW client and immediate family. The role will be based form the prestigious family home office but may also work from the corporate office on occasion.

Responsibilities will include managing the diary and day to day administration of the Principal and managing a vast array of adhoc duties. Specifically, there will be extensive Property Management, as the family have extensive interests here and this will involve managing contractors and subcontractors, dealing with maintenance issues/ requests, negotiating on rates / contracts and fleet management. Additionally, there will be liaison with personal bankers and lawyers to assist in the management of the Principal’s personal assets.

The role is diverse, and candidates should be able to prioritise effectively, demonstrating intuition and initiative. You should be able to manage a complex travel schedule, to managing personal shopping requests and organising private events.

Requirements

We are seeking an individual with at least three years’ experience in the UAE in a similar role and who can manage their time effectively without being in a formal office environment. Previous property management experience would be advantageous. A UAE driving licence and own car is essential for this role.

Candidates must have fluent English ability and we are seeking an immediate start.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function.

We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework.

Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties.

Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.

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Personal Assistant salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 11,500

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