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EH154 - Executive/Personal Assistant - Abu Dhabi

Job Locations AE-Abu Dhabi
Posted Date 3 hours ago(11/11/2025 7:03 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 two principals (a couple). 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, high-stakes projects, and selected personal and household matters. The position offers the opportunity to build efficient systems that enable the principals to operate at their highest level. 

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 for two principals 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 principals 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
  • 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.  

Salary and Benefits

  • Salary DOE
  • Visa provided
  • Health insurance 
  • Paid holidays
  • Return flight each year

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