Executive Personal Aide

Overview

Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Principal's personal and business calendar, schedule, and commitments — anticipating his needs and operating one step ahead.
• Engage proactively with business and investment matters — tracking related correspondence and coordinating with business advisors and the family office on an administrative basis only (no recommendations, solicitation, negotiation, or investment advice).
• Draft formal Arabic and English correspondence with government ministries, vendors, business advisors, and international contacts.
• Read business documents and reports; prepare concise written summaries and briefings.
• Manage travel logistics — flights, hotels, visas, transport, and on-ground arrangements.
• Provide light oversight of household staff standards (supervision only — no kitchen, cleaning, or domestic labor).
• Handle confidential personal matters, vendors, errands, expenses, and records with absolute discretion.

Package & Terms

Must-Have

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in business, law, public administration, or international relations.
• Minimum 3 years in a senior private office, executive aide, or comparable trusted principal-facing role.
• Fully bilingual in Arabic and English (spoken and written) — including the ability to draft formal correspondence in both languages without supervision.
• Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive personal, financial, and household matters.
• Comfortable across multiple digital platforms (Apple, Microsoft, Google) and confident with spreadsheets.
• Transferable driving license accepted; conversion to a Saudi license post-hire.
• Valid passport and ability to travel when required.
• Live-in at the Principal's residence in Jeddah preferred; otherwise full-time on-site presence in Jeddah is required.
• Comfortable with pets present in the home.

Character

• Long-term mindset and comfort working closely with one Principal over time.
• Sound judgment and the maturity to offer honest perspective when warranted.
• Proactive — anticipates needs and acts before being asked.
• Composed and capable of directing other staff with clarity and respect.
• Maintains clear professional bearing across long days, travel, and protocol settings.