Travelling PA - Middle East/Europe

Travelling PA – Middle East & Europe - Paying £80K Tax Free

We are looking for a Traveling PA to act as the gatekeeper for a VIP Principal based in the Middle East who travels frequently to Europe. The Principal is heavily involved in fashion, art and design and an interest/previous experience in these fields would be highly regarded.

The ideal person will be well presented and an exceptional ambassador for the Principal. Someone with impeccable manners, excellent verbal and written communication skills, whom holds discretion and tact as a priority in all endeavors of the Principal’s life. The candidate should exude a calm and composed demeanor, and have exemplary organization and time management skills. English as a first language hugely advantageous but not essential

For the first 2 months of the role you will be provided with hotel accommodation while visas are in process, thereafter, you will need to  pay for your accommodation in the Middle East.  When travelling all accommodation and work expenses will be covered.  You will be required to work a 6 days per week whilst in the Middle East, the PA will need to be fully flexible when travelling.

Duties:

• Point of contact for telephone calls, email and other correspondence

• Liaising with the Family Office

• Accurate and concise management of all relevant documentation

• Fiscal responsibility; recording and reporting daily incoming and outgoing expenditures

• Staff Household Management

• Monitoring household projects; liaising with designers, architects and contractors

• Scheduling appointments, managing the calendar, and sending reminders

• Handling orders for all local and international purchases

• Building and maintaining relationships with vendors, and all personnel as per the Principal’s request,

• Accompanying the Principal at her request.

• Diary Management of appointments; both, personal and professional,

• Research worldwide locations for the Principal’s needs and interests.

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Private PA supporting high-profile individuals or private principals.

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.

• High level of discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage effectively with individuals at all levels.

• Financial administration and expense management experience.

• Ability to remain calm, composed, and solutions-focused in demanding environments.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard business applications.

• Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally at short notice.

• Previous experience supporting Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) individuals or private families.

• Experience within luxury lifestyle, fashion, art, design, hospitality, or private households.

• Knowledge of international travel planning and visa processes.

• Additional language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional presentation and professional appearance.

• Impeccable manners and polished interpersonal skills.

• Absolute integrity and confidentiality.

• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.

• A proactive, resourceful, and service-oriented mindset.

• Emotional intelligence and sound judgement.

• The ability to work independently while remaining an effective member of a wider support team.

• A genuine commitment to delivering the highest standards of personal service.

This is a highly confidential position requiring complete discretion and flexibility. The successful candidate will become a trusted representative of the Principal and must consistently demonstrate professionalism, loyalty, and excellent judgement while managing sensitive personal and business matters.