Travelling Personal Assistant / Companion Job
Looking for a Personal Assistant to be the point of call for a VVIP Principal based in the Middle East. The Principal is heavily involved in fashion, art and design and an interest / previous experience in these fields would be highly regarded. Due to the nature of the role, only female candidates will be considered. You will be required to travel to the Middle East, USA and Europe, therefore a candidate with minimal personal commitments is highly desired
Working 6 days per week whilst travelling, the candidate has accommodation provided and access to drivers. Full flexibility when travelling is required as the candidate would be expected to travel alongside the team; all accommodation and work expenses would be covered.
The ideal person will be well presented and an exceptional ambassador for the Principal. Someone with impeccable manners, excellent verbal and written communication skills, who holds discretion and tact as a priority in all endeavours of the Principal’s life. The candidate should exude a calm and composed demeanour, and have exemplary organisation and time management skills.
Administrative 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
Travel arrangements
All logistics including the booking of tickets, cars and hotels
Organising visas
Consular contact
Diary Management of appointments; both, personal and professional
Research worldwide locations for the Principal’s needs and interests
Start date: As soon as possible
Working week: 5days a week (6 days whilst travelling)
Holiday allowance: 40 days annual leave.
Job reference number: 125173
Salary: £90,000+ (Depending on experience)
Responsible Consultant: Nicola Forster