Travel & Executive Support Manager

A confidential opportunity to serve as the dedicated Travel & Executive Support Manager to a senior private principal based in Dubai. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role for someone who can take full ownership of the principal's schedule, travel logistics, and day-to-day agenda — ensuring nothing is missed, nothing is late, and the principal is always prepared and on time. The role also covers personal and butler-style support during travel and daily operations.This is not a traditional support role. You will be expected to proactively manage the principal's commitments, anticipate conflicts, and hold the line on the agenda — including respectfully pushing back or redirecting when needed — while also ensuring the principal's personal and travel comfort at the highest standard.Key ResponsibilitiesAgenda & Schedule ManagementOwn the principal's calendar end-to-end: scheduling, prioritizing, and confirming meetings and engagementsProactively remind, brief, and prepare the principal ahead of every commitment to ensure full attendance and readinessAnticipate scheduling risks and resolve conflicts before they become problemsLiaise with internal stakeholders, external partners, and service providers to keep the agenda conflict-freeTravel CoordinationPlan and coordinate all domestic and international travel — flights, ground transport, accommodation, itinerariesTravel with the principal as required, managing logistics on the groundPersonal & Butler-Style SupportProvide wardrobe management, packing, and personal presentation support during travelAttend to the principal's day-to-day personal preferences and comfort (dining, accommodation standards, personal errands)Maintain the highest standards of personal service and discretion in all settingsCandidate ProfilePrior experience supporting a UHNW principal, senior executive, government official, or family office in a similar capacityDemonstrated ability to manage a demanding, high-profile schedule under pressureComfortable respectfully asserting boundaries and holding a principal accountable to commitmentsButler or personal service training/experience is a strong advantageExcellent judgment, discretion, and composure in high-stakes situationsStrong international travel planning and coordination experienceFluency in English required; additional languages an advantageWhat We OfferHighly competitive, confidential compensation packageDirect, close working relationship with a senior private principalBased in Dubai, UAE, with frequent international travelThis is a confidential search. Company and principal details will be shared only with shortlisted candidates.