Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Dubai, UAE (Extensive International Travel)
Industry: Private Household | Business Support Services

Role Overview

On behalf of a highly prestigious Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) family, we are seeking an experienced and highly discreet Personal Assistant to work in a 1:1 capacity supporting a prominent international couple and their young family.

Based primarily in Dubai, with frequent travel across Asia, Russia, and Europe, this is a fast-paced, highly visible, and multi-dimensional role requiring absolute discretion, flexibility, and the ability to manage complex personal and lifestyle operations seamlessly in the background.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a private family or principal, with the confidence and judgement to operate autonomously while adapting quickly to changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum personal support to the principals, managing all aspects of their personal and family life.

• Oversee international property management across multiple residences, including refurbishments, contractor management, and ongoing maintenance.

• Recruit, manage, and supervise household staff and operational teams across all locations.

• Manage complex global travel arrangements, including private and charter jet bookings, visas, itineraries, and logistics.

• Coordinate personal appointments, schedules, diaries, and lifestyle management for the principals and extended family members.

• Handle high-level security coordination and liaise with security teams as required.

• Manage global personal shopping requests, sourcing luxury items, limited-edition products, and hard-to-access experiences.

• Leverage a strong international network to secure exclusive reservations, event tickets, and luxury services ahead of public release.

• Conduct research, manage personal financial administration, and prepare detailed inventories, schedules, and reports.

• Support additional ad-hoc requests and personal errands as required in a 24/7 capacity.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Personal Assistant within a private household or UHNW environment.

• Strong project and property management experience, including refurbishment oversight and contractor coordination.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and pivot in a high-pressure environment.

• Advanced MS Office proficiency, including preparation of detailed inventories and schedules.

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken).

• Fluency in Russian and/or an Asian language such as Chinese, Japanese, or Singaporean is highly preferred.

• No restrictions on international travel; flexibility to travel frequently across regions.

• Highly adaptable, discreet, professional, and service-driven mindset.

• Willingness to operate in a 24/7 role, with compensation reflective of the demands of the position.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow is a specialist recruitment consultancy established in 2013, providing a highly personalized and discreet service across business support, secretarial, and UHNW staffing.