Location: London (with international travel)
Reports to: Senior Principal
Schedule: Full-time, flexible hours
Salary: £5,000–£6,000 per month (DOE)

Role Overview

Serving as the principal aide and strategic advisor to a high-profile individual, this role involves managing operations, staff, and engagements spanning philanthropic, diplomatic, and private matters. It demands exceptional organisational skills, cultural fluency, and absolute discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between the Principal and key stakeholders including household staff, government representatives, diplomats, and partner organisations.
• Oversee strategic priorities, schedules, events, and travel arrangements (including VIP airport and immigration protocols).
• Manage and coordinate household, administrative, and protocol teams.
• Ensure all engagements and communications comply with required cultural and formal protocols.
• Liaise with family members, dignitaries, and senior external contacts.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 10 years in senior advisory, protocol, diplomatic, or executive roles, ideally within government, diplomacy, or UHNW environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules and high-pressure operations.
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern cultural norms is an advantage; fluency in English is preferred (Arabic is an advantage).

Key Competencies

• Exceptional discretion and integrity.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• High cultural intelligence and diplomacy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and detail-focused.