British American Household Staffing

EH154 - Executive/Personal Assistant - Abu Dhabi

Job Locations AE-Abu Dhabi
Posted Date 1 month ago(11/11/2025 2:03 PM)
Job Reference Code
EH154
# of Openings
1
Category
Executive Assistant

Overview

A high-profile, global household is seeking an experienced Executive/Personal Assistant to serve as the trusted right hand to one principal. The role is based in Abu Dhabi and is a live-out position. This is a high-impact role for a candidate who can manage complex schedules, international travel, and a variety of PA duties managing household matters. The position offers the opportunity to build efficient systems that enable the principal to operate at their highest level. 

The candidate needs to be exceptionally organized with an ability to turn information and moving parts into structure, systems, order, and anticipating the principals needs.

Responsibilities

 

 Personal & Household Coordination 

  • Support scheduling of personal and family appointments 
  • Organize recurring household matters, including staff schedules, wardrobe and gift tracking, and key medical or personal records 
  • Build systems to keep information and tasks organized across locations 

 

Problem-Solving & Process Improvement 

  • Anticipate needs and pro-actively resolve issues with discretion and judgment 
  • Introduce tools and practices that improve productivity for both principals and their support network 

 

Executive Support 

  • Manage dynamic calendars across time zones using Google Workspace 
  • Prepare briefs, presentations, and meeting materials; drive follow-ups and accountability 
  • Maintain CRM and related systems for contacts, priorities, and commitments 

 

Travel & Logistics 

  • Plan and execute global travel for the principal and their family, including flights, visas, ground transport, accommodations, and itinerary changes on short notice 

 

Projects & Properties 

  • Coordinate select projects such as retreats, book launches, philanthropic initiatives, and special events 
  • Liaise with designers, contractors, and vendors on property upgrades and ongoing projects across several countries, reporting progress and risks 

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ EA/PA experience supporting senior executives or UHNW principals
  • Experience across both corporate and private household environments preferred
  • Must be very tech savvy. This is a tech friendly household
  • Proven end-to-end project management and ability to prioritize under pressure 
  • Advanced professional English 
  • High proficiency with Google Workspace, CRM, expense and travel tools, and quick adoption of new technology

  • Discreet, resourceful, and culturally adaptable with a global mindset

  • Comfortable working in both traditional office and private-residence settings

  • Flawless integrity and utmost discretion.
  • Self-starter able to work independently with a high level of ambiguity under minimum supervision.
  • Creative and resourceful problem solver. 
  • Thrives in a non-traditional work setting, equally comfortable working from the principals’ home or their places of business.
  • Ability to handle both executive as well as personal tasks 
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills.  
  • Willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi

Salary and Benefits

  • 35K-55K AED monthly depending on experience
  • Visa provided
  • Health insurance 
  • Paid holidays
  • Monthly flight allowance 1,100 AED
  • Medical insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Educational allowance up to 3 children, 35,000 AED
  • Relocation package offered

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