Travelling Butler

1. ROLE PURPOSE

The Female Travelling Butler / Lifestyle Manager provides discreet, highly personalised service to the Principal, both at home in the UAE and while travelling internationally. The role combines the skills of a professional butler, personal assistant and lifestyle manager to ensure the Principal's daily life, travel, wardrobe, social engagements and personal requirements are managed seamlessly and to the highest standard.

The jobholder acts as the Principal's trusted right hand, anticipating needs before they arise, coordinating with household staff, the yacht and aviation teams, and external service providers, and always maintaining absolute confidentiality.

2. GENDER REQUIREMENT

This position is open to female candidates only. The jobholder will serve a female Principal in a close personal capacity, including attending to her in private quarters, dressing rooms, hotel suites and other private settings at home and abroad. A female jobholder is therefore a genuine and essential requirement of the role, consistent with the family's cultural and religious values and the Principal's privacy.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Personal Butler Service

•    Provide attentive, discreet personal service to the Principal at the residence, on the yacht, in hotels and in other private settings.

•    Manage the Principal's wardrobe, including care of designer garments, accessories, shoes and jewellery, seasonal rotation, alterations, laundry and dry cleaning.

•    Pack and unpack for all trips, with detailed packing lists and outfit planning for each event and destination.

•    Prepare personal spaces to the Principal's preferences, including room set-up, flowers, amenities, beverages and temperature.

•    Maintain an up-to-date preference profile covering food, beverages, products, brands, dress, routines, allergies and dislikes.

3.2 Travel Management

•    Accompany the Principal on international and domestic travel as her primary personal attendant.

•    Plan and coordinate all aspects of travel with the Private Office, aviation and yacht teams, including private jet and commercial flights, transfers, hotels, villas and security arrangements.

•    Advance-prepare destinations where needed, including checking accommodation, arranging set-up and confirming local suppliers, drivers and restaurants.

•    Manage travel documents, visas, itineraries, travel insurance and local contact lists, and be available on call during travel.

3.3 Lifestyle and Concierge Management

•    Manage the Principal's personal diary, appointments and reminders, including beauty, wellness, fashion, medical and social appointments.

•    Arrange restaurant reservations, private shopping appointments, fittings, events, cultural and leisure activities, both in the UAE and abroad.

•    Source and procure luxury goods, gifts and personal items, and manage gifting for family, friends and special occasions.

•    Build and maintain relationships with luxury brands, personal shoppers, concierge services, hotels and exclusive service providers.

3.4 Household and Staff Coordination

•    Liaise with the house manager, housekeeping, chefs, drivers, security and yacht crew to ensure the Principal's requirements are met consistently.

•    Brief household and travel staff on the Principal's preferences and schedule, and support the planning of private events and entertaining at the residence.

3.5 Administration and Budget

•    Manage the Principal's personal expenses and petty cash, keeping accurate records with receipts and submitting reconciliations to the Private Office or Finance.

•    Maintain inventories of wardrobe, jewellery, valuables and personal items, at home and in transit.

•    Handle correspondence, invitations, RSVPs and thank-you notes on the Principal's behalf as instructed.

3.6 Confidentiality, Discretion and Security

•    Maintain absolute confidentiality about the Principal, the family, their homes, schedules, guests and personal matters, during and after employment.

•    Never discuss, post or share any information, photographs or location details relating to the family, including on social media.

•    Follow all security protocols and coordinate with the security team on travel, movements and access.

Requirements

Essential

•    Female candidate.

•    Minimum 5 years' experience as a personal butler, lady's maid, female lifestyle manager, private PA or VIP personal assistant in a UHNW household, royal household, private office, luxury hotel or superyacht.

•    Proven experience travelling internationally with a high-profile principal.

•    Excellent wardrobe care skills, including handling luxury fabrics, couture and fine jewellery.

•    Excellent spoken and written English.

•    Valid passport with the ability to travel freely and at short notice, and a clean background check.

Preferred

•    Formal butler or private service training (for example from a recognised butler academy).

•    Arabic language skills and understanding of Arab and GCC culture and etiquette.

•    Experience on superyachts or with private aviation.

•    Valid UAE driving licence.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•    Absolute discretion and integrity: trusted with highly sensitive personal information and valuables.

•    Anticipation: reads situations and preferences, and acts before being asked.

•    Polished presentation: impeccable grooming, etiquette and professional manner.

•    Organisation: manages complex logistics and multiple details under pressure.

•    Flexibility and resilience: adapts to changing plans, time zones and long hours.

•    Cultural sensitivity: respects the family's culture, values and privacy, and is comfortable working in a female-only private environment.