Live-out House Manager Opportunity in the Suburbs of Madrid, Spain

An exclusive private household based in Madrid is seeking an experienced, highly organised, and leadership-focused Live-out House Manager. This is both a managerial and operational position as well as a service-oriented role. The household already employs a dedicated butler responsible for service and hospitality although we require a manager with a hands-on approach. The key focus will be the overall administration, household procurement, staff coordination, and flawless execution of property maintenance, renovations & operations.

The idóneo candidate will be an autonomous leader with a strong track record of managing estate staff, supervising external contractors, and handling household budgets with maximum discretion.

Main Duties

Staff Supervision: Overlook daily operations and manage the domestic team, specifically supervising the caretaker couple and additional household staff.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination: Act as the primary supervisor for all external service providers, contractors, and specialized technicians.

Property & Preventative Maintenance: Oversee maintenance schedules to guarantee the property is always maintained to flawless, high-end standards.

Financial & Inventory Management: Manage the household budget, track expenses, handle purchasing, and maintain precise property inventory.

Standard Implementation: Establish, implement,



and maintain consistently high operational guidelines and service standards across the entire estate.

Principal Liaison: Act as the central point of contact connecting the family, the domestic staff, and external suppliers.

Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate upcoming operational needs and swiftly resolve any issues regarding household management.

Candidate Requirements

Fluent in English and conversational Spanish upwards (non-negotiable)

Strong leadership skills combined with an exceptional eye for detail.

Outstanding financial acumen for managing property expenses and household budgets.

Absolute discretion, professionalism, and boundary-awareness when working around a private family.

At least 3 years recent Private House Management / Property Management or Executive Head Housekeeper experience within a HNW/UHNW luxury private residence

Contactable referees from private families in recent positions

Benefits

Salary is dependent on whether accommodation assistance is required, for those living or able to live in Madrid up to €80,000 gross per annum. For those that need assistance with accommodation from €50,000 to €70,000 Depending on experience

Full time, 5 days a week position

Long term, seeking a Manager for many years to come

Opportunities like this in Spain are very rare

Job No: 240156

Consultant : Andy Hodges

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