Private Personal Assistant to Board Member
Confidential · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Apply & track with Apply EdgeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptionally organized, discreet, and proactive Private Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive professional and personal support to a senior Board Member.The successful candidate will act as a trusted point of contact and will be responsible for managing a demanding schedule, coordinating business and private commitments, arranging international travel, handling personal bookings and appointments, and ensuring that day-to-day requirements are managed seamlessly and with complete confidentiality.This is a high-trust position requiring outstanding attention to detail, flexibility, professionalism, and the ability to anticipate requirements before they arise.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive & Administrative SupportManage the Board Member's calendar, meetings, appointments, and priorities.Coordinate business and personal schedules, correspondence, and documentation.Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials as required.Act as a key liaison with executives, family members, and external stakeholders.Travel ManagementCoordinate domestic and international business and personal travel arrangements.Manage itineraries, visas, accommodation, transportation, and travel logistics.Handle last-minute travel changes and urgent requirements.Support travel arrangements for accompanying family members and guests when required.Personal & Lifestyle SupportManage personal appointments, reservations, events, and day-to-day lifestyle requirements.Coordinate errands, purchases, gifts, and special requests.Liaise with household staff, service providers, and external vendors.Support private engagements while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.Coordination & Follow-UpTrack action items, priorities, deadlines, and follow-ups.Anticipate needs and proactively manage changing requirements.Coordinate multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.Build and maintain relationships with trusted suppliers, travel partners, and service providers.Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be:Highly discreet, trustworthy, and mature, with excellent professional judgment.Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail.Proactive and able to anticipate requirements rather than simply respond to instructions.Comfortable managing both professional and highly personal responsibilities.Flexible and available to manage changing schedules and last-minute requirements.Confident communicating with senior executives, VIPs, family members, hotels, suppliers, and service providers.Experience & Qualifications9+ years of experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Private PA, or similar role supporting a CEO, Chairman, Board Member, UHNW individual, VIP, or senior executive.Previous experience managing both private/personal and business responsibilities is highly preferred.Strong experience in international travel and itinerary management.Excellent written and spoken English.Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.Ability to work with flexibility outside standard working hours when required.International travel experience is essential.Experience working in a private office, family office, luxury hospitality, or high-profile environment would be an advantage.