Candidates
Staff for Private Families, Family Offices, Private Banking, Wealth Management, Yachts and Premium Services
Very Important Personnel is an international recruitment agency working with qualified candidates seeking positions with private families, family offices, private residences and yachts, as well as in Private Banking, Wealth Management, lifestyle management and premium services.
We help candidates present their professional experience effectively, navigate the selection process and consider vacancies aligned with their qualifications, references, preferred schedule, location and employment format.
Our clients include private families, residence and yacht owners, family offices, property management companies, banks, private client departments and premium service providers. Working with such employers requires not only relevant experience, but also an impeccable professional reputation, discretion and the ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
Private Household Staff Employment
Opportunities for candidates with experience working in private homes, apartments, villas and residences.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for roles with private families and in residences, country homes, city apartments, villas and other privately owned properties in Dubai, across the UAE and internationally.
Working in a private household requires more than professional expertise. It also demands trustworthiness, discretion, attention to detail and respect for the employer’s privacy and personal space. Candidates must be able to maintain order, comfort and consistently high service standards without disrupting the family’s routine.
Confidentiality, punctuality, excellent personal presentation, clear communication, respect for privacy, careful handling of property and the ability to follow the standards of a particular household are especially important for these positions.
Private Household Positions
Depending on the employer’s requirements, the agency may consider candidates for positions including housekeeper, maternity nurse, nanny, governess or governor, English-speaking nanny or governor, house manager, butler, private chef, personal driver, domestic couple, gardener, VIP wardrobe specialist and other household or childcare roles.
Vacancies may involve working at one residence or across several family properties, including city apartments, villas and country residences, as well as accompanying the family on international travel.
Family Office Careers
Opportunities for candidates prepared to work in an environment of exceptional trust, confidentiality and personal accountability.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for positions within single and multi-family offices, private organisations, lifestyle management teams and structures supporting wealth owners, private residences and family infrastructure.
Working in a family office requires not only professional experience but also an understanding of the private client environment. Candidates must be able to interact appropriately with principals, family members, executives, personal assistants, lawyers, banks, contractors, residence staff and external service providers.
Confidentiality, professional reputation, considered communication, organisation, attention to detail, the ability to handle sensitive information and respect for professional boundaries are particularly important.
Family Office Positions
Depending on the structure of the family office and the employer’s requirements, the agency may consider candidates for administrative, executive, financial, service and coordination positions.
Roles may include personal assistant, executive assistant, family assistant, chief of staff, lifestyle manager, travel coordinator, estate manager, house manager, private PA, private projects manager, family infrastructure coordinator and vendor management specialist, as well as professionals supporting private banking, wealth management, legal, operational and administrative functions.
Who Is Suited to a Family Office Career?
Family office roles may suit candidates with verified experience in private households, family offices, Private Banking, Wealth Management, luxury hospitality, premium services, estate management, personal assistance, support for high-net-worth clients or private project coordination.
Employers assess career stability, references, communication skills, business etiquette, accuracy in documentation, loyalty, punctuality and the ability to remain calm in unusual or high-pressure situations.
In a family office, candidates should be proactive without being intrusive, independent while seeking approval for key decisions, flexible while respecting established procedures, and effective without attracting unnecessary attention.
Wealth Management and Private Banking Careers
Opportunities for professionals working with high-net-worth clients, private wealth, family assets and sophisticated financial infrastructure.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for positions in Wealth Management, Private Banking, family offices, investment firms and financial organisations, as well as teams supporting wealth owners, entrepreneurs, private investors and internationally mobile families.
Working in Wealth Management and Private Banking requires more than financial expertise. It also demands a high degree of trustworthiness, confidentiality, professional maturity and the ability to build long-term client relationships. Candidates must understand the private client environment, where accuracy, reliability, reputation, considered communication and the responsible handling of sensitive information are essential.
Professional ethics, attention to detail, financial expertise, structured thinking, clear communication, business etiquette, knowledge of international service standards and the ability to work with banks, lawyers, tax advisers, investment advisers, family offices and external service providers are particularly important.
Yacht Crew Employment
Opportunities for candidates with experience aboard private yachts, superyachts, charter vessels and in high-end private service.
Very Important Personnel considers candidates for positions aboard private yachts, superyachts, mega-yachts and charter vessels, as well as within yacht owners’ teams, family offices and organisations supporting privately owned marine assets.
Working aboard a private yacht requires a combination of professional maritime training, premium service skills, discipline, discretion and the ability to perform effectively in a confined environment. Candidates should understand the private yacht setting, where attention to detail, tact, resilience and teamwork are essential.
Relevant international certifications, knowledge of maritime safety standards, experience interacting with owners and guests, strong communication skills and readiness for permanent or seasonal employment are important. Candidates may also need to accommodate flexible schedules, yacht passages, family travel and vessel-specific procedures.
Registering as a Candidate
You can register with the agency in several ways:
To register for opportunities in family offices, Wealth Management, Private Banking, yachting or private households, please complete our online form.
REGISTERTo create your candidate profile, please provide copies of the following documents, where applicable:
- passport, UAE residence visa or Emirates ID;
- a professional profile photograph;
- education diploma or degree certificate;
- relevant professional certificates and licences;
- references from previous employers, preferably at least three;
- police clearance certificate, if requested for the position;
- valid driving licence for driving roles;
- a one- to two-minute video introduction.
Additional documents may be requested depending on the role, location and employer’s requirements. Please do not send sensitive documents through unsecured channels unless requested by an authorised agency representative.
Visits to the agency’s Dubai office are available by prior appointment only.
We invite candidates to the office when they are being considered for a specific vacancy or when an in-person meeting is required. An agency recruiter will agree the date and time in advance and send a personal invitation.
The candidate agreement may be completed remotely. Following the interview, an agency representative may send the candidate a secure link to review the terms, provide the required information and accept the document online.
The agreement enables the agency to represent the candidate to prospective employers lawfully and accurately. We may share your CV and professional profile with a client only after receiving your consent to process your personal data and represent you in connection with relevant recruitment assignments.
Our clients are private families and established organisations for whom recruitment involves trust, reputation and security. They expect more than a CV: they require a professionally reviewed profile supported by verified experience and an accurate employment history.
Before presenting a candidate to a client, the agency conducts preliminary reference checks with previous employers or their authorised representatives. If the references are verified and consistent with the experience stated by the candidate, the profile may proceed to the next stage.
In the premium private sector, verbal or written references are an essential part of a professional profile. They confirm not only the candidate’s competence but also their reliability, integrity, discretion, communication style and ability to work in a position of trust.
Some candidates prefer to provide references directly to the employer after their profile has been submitted. However, the agency cannot present a candidate without first verifying the experience claimed. This process protects the client’s interests and maintains the professional standard expected of candidates represented by the agency.
Candidates wishing to be considered for senior or high-trust positions should therefore prepare current written or verbal references from previous employers, line managers or authorised representatives in advance.
A concise one- to two-minute video introduction is an important part of a candidate’s professional presentation and is comparable in value to a high-quality profile photograph.
A photograph alone may not give an employer a complete impression before an interview. A short video helps demonstrate communication style, spoken English or other required languages, professional presentation, confidence, attention to detail and overall self-presentation.
In the premium sector, candidates present not only their experience but also their attitude towards a prospective employer. Carefully prepared application materials demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and respect for the client’s time.
A video introduction can save time for the employer, their representatives, the recruiter and the candidate by enabling an initial communication and presentation assessment before arranging an in-person meeting or travel.
Many private and corporate clients request a video introduction alongside the candidate’s CV. Preparing a short professional video in advance can therefore strengthen the candidate’s profile and support a more complete presentation to prospective employers.
Current Vacancies
The Current Vacancies section features opportunities for qualified candidates seeking employment with private families, residences and family offices, as well as in Private Banking, Wealth Management, yachting and premium services.
Each vacancy is discussed with the client in advance and includes key information about the role, schedule, location, required experience and professional competencies.
If there is no suitable vacancy at present, you may register with the agency. Our recruitment consultants will review your profile when a relevant opportunity becomes available.
