Personal Assistant (Hindi Speaker)
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
A young and lively entrepreneurial UHNW family requires support on a personal basis with the establishment of their private household in UAE as they transition permanently from Europe to their residence in Dubai. The Personal Assistant will be instrumental in assisting with a seamless transition, managing the existing Household Manager, recruitment of staff, overseeing nannies and other staff members, assisting with interior design and managing maintenance contractors.Additionally, a large part of the role will be responsible for full inventory management, control and accounting for all household expenditure and weekly reporting to Principal.
This is a very busy household, with two small children, and a key knowledge of nurseries, schools and extracurricular activities will be expected. Taking a hands-on approach, you will oversee the the nannies and drivers to coordinate the day-to-day activities of the children’s school and after-hours activities.Personal appointments for the Principles, collection of gifts and goods, personal shopping and errands and the organisation of regular social and corporate events held at the main residence in Dubai will also be a core part of this role.
The family own several international properties, one of which is under construction in India. The PA will be required to travel to India to assist in the project management and oversee contractors and designers, ensuring the budget and timelines remain on track.
Strong initiative is required, ensuring that all associated administration such as visa and passport renewals, car registrations, medical insurance, property administration and maintenance is up to date and organised with the minimum of disruption and in a proactive manner.Additionally, the family travel internationally extensively and it is expected that the PA will ensure that research is thorough, itineraries are organised according to the family’s needs and that they themselves are prepared to travel also.
The PA is required to be highly responsive as a great deal of communication is actioned through WhatsApp and have excellent reporting ability.
It is preferred that the successful candidate for this PA role is a Hindi speaker, due to the projects in India, and our client is open to male and female candidates. We are seeking candidates with experience of managing budgets and basic accounts and who also have experience with a young family and the complex schedules that brings.
You will be motivated and highly proactive and accustomed to the standards of a UHNW family and therefore it is expected that you will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Those with a UAE driving license and use of their own vehicle is also essential for this position.
Requirements:
Strong initiative is required, ensuring that all associated administration such as visa and passport renewals, car registrations, medical insurance, property administration and maintenance is up to date and organised with the minimum of disruption and in a proactive manner.Additionally, the family travel internationally extensively and it is expected that the PA will ensure that research is thorough, itineraries are organised according to the family’s needs and that they themselves are prepared to travel also.
The PA is required to be highly responsive as a great deal of communication is actioned through WhatsApp and have excellent reporting ability.
It is preferred that the successful candidate for this PA role is a Hindi speaker, due to the projects in India, and our client is open to male and female candidates. We are seeking candidates with experience of managing budgets and basic accounts and who also have experience with a young family and the complex schedules that brings.
You will be motivated and highly proactive and accustomed to the standards of a UHNW family and therefore it is expected that you will have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Those with a UAE driving license and use of their own vehicle is also essential for this position.
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 MNC’s, government & semi -government entities, SME’s, 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.
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