Personal Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
WDP Jets Aviation · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWDP Jets Aviation is hiring a highly organised, discreet, service-oriented and proactive assistant to provide direct, high-trust support to the Principal across business operations, private life, university studies and a property portfolio.This is a dynamic, high-availability role. The Principal works across multiple time zones and travels at short notice. From time to time, you will also support another principal at the office or members of the Principal's family, including her spouse.ONE ROLE OR TWOWe will hire one exceptional candidate for a combined EA/PA role (preferred), or two specialists: Executive Assistant: business side, office-basedPersonal Assistant: private side, flexible with occasional remote daysPlease state your preferred track in your application.WHAT YOU WILL DOExecutive AssistantManage the business calendar, meetings and deadlines across the group's companies and time zonesOrganise client meetings, host guests at the office, and coordinate events and official visitsDraft and manage executive, legal and diplomatic correspondencePrepare Excel trackers, reports and presentationsPlan business travel end to end, including private aviation logisticsPersonal AssistantManage the personal schedule, household staff, drivers and service providersManage the academic calendar for university law studies: classes, exams, deadlines and university administrationManage properties and tenants: tenancy renewals, Ejari, rent collection, maintenance contracts and contractorsOversee vehicles, dog care and personal travel, including last-minute tripsBoth tracksTrack finances, bills and payments, and handle petty cash and cards with every transaction recorded and reconciledBuild and maintain Excel sheets and inventories for finances, household, valuables and propertiesAnticipate needs and act before being askedStay responsive across time zones and travel at short noticeSupport other principals and family members when requiredHandle all information with absolute discretionWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR3+ years as a PA, EA or similar role. UHNW, family office, luxury or aviation experience strongly preferredMeticulous and highly organised, with near-obsessive attention to detailService-oriented, proactive and able to anticipate needsHighly tech savvy, with advanced ExcelProven experience managing money, budgets and inventoriesValid UAE driving licence (essential for the PA and combined tracks)High availability and flexibility for spontaneous travelExcellent English. Arabic and/or French is an advantageWilling to sign an NDA and complete background checksA genuine love for dogsA MAJOR PLUSLegal, diplomatic, government or international organisation experienceDubai property management knowledge (Ejari, RERA, DEWA)Valid Schengen, US or Canada visas, or a passport that does not require themA network in aviation, real estate or luxuryWHAT WE OFFERSalary as per market, depending on experiencePerformance-based bonuses and commission opportunities across the group's companiesFlexible working with occasional remote days (PA track)UAE employment visa and health insuranceInternational travel and exposure to executive-level operations across aviation, real estate, diplomacy and luxuryHOW TO APPLYApply via LinkedIn and answer all screening questions. Shortlisted candidates will receive a detailed questionnaire.