Personal Assistant (PA)
Salary : EUR 4500 to EUR 7500 Per Month
The Personal Assistant (PA) within the yachting industry represents a specialised executive support professional who provides comprehensive administrative assistance to yacht owners, charter guests, or senior management. This sophisticated role combines exceptional organisational capabilities with discretion and flexibility to manage the complex personal and professional affairs of high-net-worth individuals within the exclusive maritime environment.
Working with utmost confidentiality and professionalism, PAs coordinate intricate schedules, manage communications, and oversee logistical arrangements that ensure their principals can navigate their commitments efficiently whilst enjoying their yachting experience. They anticipate needs, resolve challenges proactively, and maintain seamless operational support across multiple time zones and international contexts.
Key responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating international travel arrangements, arranging meetings and events, and handling confidential correspondence. PAs process documentation, manage personal projects, coordinate with vessel crew and shore-based teams, and facilitate smooth information flow between all stakeholders. They often serve as the principal's representative, managing requests and ensuring their preferences are communicated effectively to service providers.
The role demands exceptional organisational prowess combined with outstanding interpersonal abilities. PAs must demonstrate impeccable judgement, maintain absolute discretion with sensitive information, and display cultural adaptability when operating in international environments. They require advanced problem-solving capabilities, emotional intelligence, and the flexibility to adjust rapidly to changing priorities whilst maintaining consistent service excellence.
Career development opportunities include progression to family office management, estate management, or executive positions within yacht management companies. The position offers excellent prospects for administrative professionals seeking challenging work within the exclusive luxury yachting sector, with skills that transfer effectively across high-end hospitality and private service industries.
Qualifications, training and skills required
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in executive support or relevant administrative roles
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
- Advanced calendar management and scheduling expertise
- Proficiency with executive office software and digital communication tools
- Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated discretion with confidential information
- Experience coordinating complex international travel
- Problem-solving capabilities and proactive thinking
- Flexibility with working hours across multiple time zones
- Professional demeanour and presentation standards
Extra desired training
- Executive Assistant Professional qualification
- Advanced Office Management
- Project Management methodologies
- Luxury Client Services
- International Protocol and Etiquette
- Digital Organisation Systems
- Event Management
- High-Level Administrative Operations
- Previous experience supporting high-net-worth individuals
- Knowledge of luxury yachting or high-end hospitality
- Additional language capabilities (French, Italian, Russian, Arabic)
- Project management experience
- Event planning and coordination
- Understanding of protocol and etiquette
- Experience managing household or property affairs
- Financial administration capabilities
- Executive Assistant Professional qualification
- Advanced Office Management
- Project Management methodologies
- Luxury Client Services
- International Protocol and Etiquette
- Digital Organisation Systems
- Event Management
- High-Level Administrative Operations
- Previous experience supporting high-net-worth individuals
- Knowledge of luxury yachting or high-end hospitality
- Additional language capabilities (French, Italian, Russian, Arabic)
- Project management experience
- Event planning and coordination
- Understanding of protocol and etiquette
- Experience managing household or property affairs
- Financial administration capabilities