Travelling COS/Private PA/HM - Fluent Arabic

Travelling Private PA / House Manager / Chief of Staff - FLUENT ARABIC!

$60-$90 USD (Tax free) DOE
Location: London (Knightsbridge) with frequent international travel to Abu Dhabi and Cairo

Fluent Arabic is essential part of the role, as PA/HM/COS req to manage a teams of Arabic speaking staff in Abu Dhabi and Cairo

A young private couple are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and discreet Travelling Private PA / House Manager / Chief of Staff to oversee their personal and household affairs across multiple international residences.

Based primarily in Knightsbridge, London, the successful candidate will travel regularly to Abu Dhabi and Cairo, ensuring the seamless management of the principals' private lives, residences, travel arrangements, and support teams.

Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive private PA support to the principals.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of multiple private residences.
• Coordinate complex international travel, itineraries, and logistics.
• Manage the administration relating to a private yacht and private aircraft.
• Liaise with and oversee household staff and external service providers across all locations.
• Manage and follow up with teams to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Anticipate the principals' needs and proactively resolve issues before they arise.
• Act as a trusted right-hand person, relieving the principals of day-to-day operational pressures.

The ideal candidate will be:
• Highly sophisticated, polished, and professional.
• Exceptionally organised with outstanding attention to detail.
• Trustworthy, discreet, and able to handle confidential matters with absolute professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• A proactive problem-solver with excellent communication and follow-up skills.
• Willing and able to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Based in London or willing to be based there.

Requirements:
• Significant experience as a Private PA, House Manager, Chief of Staff, or in a similar UHNW private household role.
• Fluent English.
• Fluent Arabic as the role involves managing Arabic-speaking household staff in Cairo and Abu Dhabi.
• A passport that permits straightforward international travel is preferred due to the travel requirements of the role.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced private household professional seeking a varied, international position supporting a dynamic young couple.

A very interesting, fun job working for bright couple leading a luxury lifestyle.
 
 
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