Personal Assistant, Global Client, Abu Dhabi

Role Overview: Senior Personal Assistant (Global Role)

We are working with a global client who is seeking a highly capable Personal Assistant. We’re looking for someone who can provide seamless support across personal and professional priorities. This is a senior, high-trust Personal Assistant role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional standards.

Working closely with the Principal, you will bring structure and clarity to complex situations, managing multiple workstreams simultaneously while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. In addition, this role requires a hands-on, proactive approach, as well as someone who anticipates needs, solves problems before they arise and operates with absolute discretion.

Key Responsibilities: Executive and Personal Support Across International Operations

• End-to-end management of complex international travel, including itineraries, visas, logistics and last-minute changes
• Comprehensive calendar and schedule management across multiple time zones
• Oversight and coordination of multiple international residences, including vendors, maintenance and readiness
• Day-to-day management of household staff, ensuring high standards and smooth operations
• Coordination of family logistics, events and personal administration
• Building, implementing, and continuously improving systems, processes and workflows
• In addition, you will liaise with external stakeholders, service providers and family office contacts

Skills and Experience: Organisation, Discretion and High-Level Stakeholder Management

• Significant experience in a senior EA/PA, Chief of Staff, or similar high-level support role, ideally with experience of working for a UHNWI
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Calm, solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgement and decision-making ability
• Highly discreet, professional and adaptable
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Furthermore, you will  have strong technical skills, with the ability to utilise digital tools and improve efficiencies

What’s on Offer: Competitive Salary, International Exposure and Long-Term Opportunity

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of the seniority of the role
• A varied and dynamic position with real ownership and autonomy
• Exposure to international travel and multi-location operations
• A long-term, stable opportunity within a professional and high-performing environment

Why This Role: A High-Impact Personal Assistant Position with Real Ownership

This role offers real ownership, variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact by bringing structure and excellence to every aspect of day-to-day operations. It will suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of everything, takes pride in delivering to an exceptional standard and thrives in a role where no two days are the same. In return, you will be part of a trusted, long-term setup where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you can build a highly rewarding and impactful career.

If you have the relevant experience and this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please get in touch with our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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