Personal Assistant to UHNWI Family

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated one-to-one personal and administrative support to the Principal’s wife.
• Manage complex diary scheduling, appointments, and forward planning across personal and social commitments.
• Handle confidential correspondence, emails and documentation with the highest discretion.
• Research, plan and prepare for travel, events and meetings, including liaising with service providers and advisors.
• Coordinate logistics and suppliers for household and personal requirements; escalate and resolve issues proactively.
• Anticipate needs, pre-empt challenges and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain smooth coordination between on-site duties and periods of remote working.

Requirements

• UHNW experience
• Diary management
• High discretion
• Emotional intelligence
• Strong English
• Tech-savvy
• Independent worker
• Excellent organisation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a private family office, private household, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Proven track record supporting UHNW principals or senior family members.
• Familiarity with working in the UAE and local service providers.
• Clean driving licence and flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support.
• Nationality preference: Asian or English-speaking nationalities (preference, not mandatory).

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Annual leave and statutory UAE entitlements.
• Health insurance provided.
• UAE work visa sponsorship/support.

About the Company

Irwin & Dow is a specialist recruitment advisor established in 2013, delivering personalised search and placement services across business support, executive assistance and private household functions. This opportunity is offered in partnership with a stable, highly professional private family office based in Dubai seeking a long-term, trusted Personal Assistant role built on discretion and mutual respect.