Personal Assistant

The Role
On behalf of our prestigious, UHNW client we are hiring an experienced Personal Assistant to take over core responsibility of the day-to-day management of the family’s life. This will include managing the maintenance and any interior design/ refurbishment requests of the property, staff management, full hiring responsibility, private event management, research and personal shopping, travel and diary management and with strong knowledge and background in the procurement of fine art and antiques. Additionally, the role will provide business support with personal investments, liaising with lawyers, the investment team and will support the principal across a full business spectrum. Hence, the role will be based between the corporate family office and from the house.

Requirements
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of working within this unique sector and who understands luxury and the demands associated with these positions. The family often travel by private jet as well as commercial and the PA will be financially aware and be able to offer the best solutions in terms of costing and flexibility, offering tailormade solutions to problems. Research on difficult to source items, will be paramount and candidates should have strong international and current knowledge with regards to hotels and restaurants internationally. A strong black book of contacts is expected. The role will be the interface between the principal family and extended family members, with support required adhoc for specific requests. The PA will be required to manage priorities and ensure they understand the hierarchy within the family and manage these requests accordingly. The individual will be expected to have strong managerial and reporting qualities and oversee the schedules of the drivers and nannies in coordination with the children’s schedules. This is a superb opportunity and offers long term career growth. It is also essential that candidates hold a valid UAE driving licence and are available to travel internationally when required with no visa restrictions. Confidentiality and the utmost discretion will be expected at all stages of the interview process.

About the company
Irwin & Dow was established in 2013 to provide clients with a unique and highly personalised recruitment service, providing the very top calibre of candidates across the business support and secretarial function. We provide a refreshing approach, working in close partnership with clients and candidates across diverse industry sectors; large MNCs, government & semi -government entities, SMEs, local businesses and in the start-up and UHNWI support framework. Great people equal great success: all our candidates are interviewed personally by a member of the team, and we develop longstanding and in-depth relationships with our clients, understanding their corporate culture and goals to ensure a successful outcome for both parties. Our values of discretion and diplomacy are paramount, and we are pleased to be a partner of choice for clients and candidates.