Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with regular travel to Jeddah, Taif and other family properties
Salary: SAR 50,000 – 60,000 per month, DOE
Reports to: Managing Director of the Family's private operations company
Direct Reports: 3 (Head of Properties, Private Affairs Manager, Support Services Coordinator)
Indirect Reports: 200+ across properties, operations and private affairs
Languages: Fluent English and Arabic required
Role Summary
MOR Talent Boutique is delighted to be recruiting a Director of Private Office for a prominent family in Riyadh.
The Director leads the largest division of the Family's private operations, covering all family properties and assets within the Kingdom and the discreet management of the Family's personal and private affairs. The role oversees two core departments: Properties, covering the residences, a farm and a seasonal camp, and Private Affairs, which runs a dedicated secretarial office for the Family.
Working closely with the directors of Support Services and Accounts, the Director ensures every function operates to the highest standards of discretion, five-star service and operational readiness. The role is approximately 70% people and expectation management.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Team Culture
- Provide strategic direction, leadership and mentorship to a cross-functional team, building a culture of proactiveness, teamwork and five-star luxury service
- Evaluate current staffing and service levels against workload, removing duplication and identifying training needs
- Develop and deliver a strategic plan for the Private Office aligned with the Family's long-term vision
- Review, optimise and standardise operational plans, workflows, manpower, schedules, assets and budgets
- Develop SOPs and KPIs to establish best-in-class procedures across the Private Office
- Build a strong middle management team, with succession planning and cross-training in all key positions
- Champion confidentiality and NDA compliance as a non-negotiable standard
- Act as a key point of contact for the Family on all Private Office matters
Properties & Assets
- Oversee the daily operations and administration of the Family's residences through the Head of Properties
- Ensure all properties, key assets, collectables and heirlooms are maintained to five-star standards and ready to be occupied at a moment's notice
- Oversee construction, renovation and project work from planning through to completion
- Hold final approval on property and asset maintenance, upkeep and reconditioning
Private Affairs & Travel
- Oversee the administration of the Family's private affairs through the Private Affairs Manager
- Review and approve OPEX and CAPEX budgets, running costs, expenditure and payroll for properties, assets and personnel
- Coordinate domestic and international travel for the Family, guests and staff with Administration and International Operations
- Ensure records, lease agreements, taxation documents and critical paperwork are securely maintained and compliant
Risk, Compliance & Vendors
- Share responsibility with Support Services for risk, compliance and vendor management
- Ensure all properties comply with local regulations and safety standards, working with the security team
- Manage property-related vendors and contractors for performance and value for money
- Maintain business continuity and emergency preparedness plans for the Family, residences and seasonal camp, and act as chief contact in any emergency
- Oversee approval matrices for procurement and administrative processes
Experience & Skills
- Minimum 15 years of progressive senior management experience in hospitality, property or compound management, or a family office serving UHNW families
- Royal household or head-of-state private office, senior general management in ultra-luxury resorts, or superyacht/private aviation VVIP service leadership especially well aligned
- Proven record of improving operational efficiency, service quality and cost control
- Extensive experience leading large, diverse teams
- In-depth knowledge of property maintenance, luxury hospitality standards and private office best practice
- Protocol and etiquette expertise at royal or diplomatic level
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or a related field; Master's degree and a recognised estate management certification preferred
- Strong government relationships advantageous
- Fluent English and Arabic
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will combine impeccable manners and charm with integrity, structure and a proactive, collaborative approach. They will be an exceptional leader and motivator, calm in a crisis, and uncompromising on discretion.
This is a rare opportunity to lead the private office of a prominent family at the most senior level.