Private Personal Assistant

Job description / Role

Private PA to assist with all elements of my personal & professional requirements. The PA needs to be flexible 24/7 as needs arise, although standard working hours are Monday to Friday.

This role will suit someone who is happy in work from home on their own, who has a studious mindset and is an energetic, self-starter. At the same time, you will need to be personable, able to easily form strong working relationships and be happy working alongside others or directing others as the situation calls.

Looking for someone who prides themselves on being efficient, proactive, detailed, timely and effective, who can happily carry out anything and everything from the smallest, day-to-day tasks, to the more complex, bigger tasks and everything in between.

As examples, you will have experience in and assist me in the following ways:
• Planning for the day ahead, preparing necessary documents, reminders, bookings.
• Being a step ahead, managing calendars and associated logistics, raising conflicts and solutions.
• Coordinating all local and overseas travel arrangements.
• Supervising the driver, including arranging and overseeing expenses.
• Supervising the housekeeper and catering needs to ensure the required standard is met.
• Sourcing or recruiting service-providers as needed and providing training.
• Handling household administration (billing, contracts, arranging decorative & maintenance requirements).
• Liaising with banks, arranging funds, checking credit card bills and other expenses.
• Conducting research and preparing presentations or reports as assigned.
• Making purchases/ gifts/ errands (e.g., dry cleaning, cobblers, pharmacy, lunch on-the-go).
• Maintaining electronic records, ensuring information is organised and easily accessible.
• Occasional travel may be helpful.

Requirements

Requirements:
• Based in Dubai within a 30-minute drive of Business Bay.
• Valid UAE Driving License and constant access to own car to be independent.
• Graduate with minimum 8 years’ proven experience in similar roles and displaying job stability.
• English mother-tongue with outstanding accuracy in written work.
• Tech savvy and highly skilled in MS Office as well as competent in trouble-shooting tech issues.
• Diplomatic, discreet, and confidential.
• Proactive and responsive with excellent organisational and time-management skills.

About the Company

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