We are assisting an UHNWI with the recruitment of a highly experienced Palace Manager with proven experience of managing a large team in the Middle East. A resourceful and organised individual, you will have exceptional management skills, able to manage a team of +/- 50 staff, as well as spearheading and implementing new systems.

The ideal candidate will have brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise at all levels. You will be a confident and a clear communicator, yet down to earth and able to follow instructions from the principal when required. The role requires a dynamic and energetic candidate with a good work ethic, able to take any last-minute changes in their stride.

Separate self-contained accommodation will be provided, as well as transport to and from the property. Flights and a work permit will be provided for the successful candidate.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Managing and leading a large team of staff
• Spearheading and implementing new systems
• Ensuring that the highest standards are maintained at the property, both on the interior and exterior
• Providing training for staff if required
• Reporting directly to the principal
• Dealing calmly and responsibly with any issues that may arise
• Liaising with other senior team members to ensure the principal’s day runs smoothly

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Proven experience managing a large team
• Previous experience and longevity in the Middle East
• Dynamic, positive, and able to calmly and efficiently manage changing schedules
• Excellent level of spoken and written English
• Brilliant interpersonal skills
• Confidence to liaise at all levels, yet down to earth and approachable
• Ability to preempt needs and to read a room
• Discreet, polite, and loyal
• Excellent checkable references