Travel & Executive Support Manager

Overview

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Travel & Executive Support Manager to serve a senior private principal in Dubai. This role demands exceptional reliability and attention to detail, encompassing full management of the principal's schedule, travel plans, and daily agenda with utmost professionalism and discretion. It combines executive calendar oversight, travel logistics, and personal assistant duties at an elevated level.

Key Responsibilities

• Take complete responsibility for managing the principal's calendar, including scheduling, prioritization, and confirmation of all meetings and engagements.
• Proactively brief and prepare the principal ahead of appointments to ensure punctuality and readiness.
• Identify and resolve potential scheduling conflicts before they arise, maintaining a seamless agenda.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and service providers to maintain a conflict-free schedule.
• Organize all aspects of travel, including domestic and international flights, ground transportation, accommodations, and itinerary planning.
• Accompany the principal during travel as needed to handle on-the-ground logistics.
• Provide high-level personal support such as wardrobe management, packing assistance, and ensuring the principal's comfort and preferences are met during travel.
• Attend to day-to-day personal needs including dining preferences, accommodation standards, and personal errands, upholding the highest standards of service and confidentiality.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience supporting ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, senior executives, government officials, or family offices in similar roles.
• Demonstrated capability to manage demanding and high-profile schedules under pressure.
• Able to assert boundaries respectfully and ensure commitments are honored.
• Experience or training in butler or personal service roles is considered a significant advantage.
• Exhibits sound judgment, discretion, and calmness in sensitive situations.
• Expertise in international travel planning and execution.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is beneficial.

Compensation & Additional Details

• Offers an attractive and confidential remuneration package.
• Engages in a close professional relationship with a senior private principal.
• Position is based in Dubai, UAE, and involves frequent international travel.

Confidentiality

This recruitment drive is confidential, with company and principal information disclosed only to candidates shortlisted after initial evaluation.