Executive Household

2 semanas atrás


Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal Smith & Adams Tempo inteiro

Location:
Lisbon, Portugal

Type:
Full-time | Long-term | Live-out (live-in negotiable)

Compensation:
€2,500–€3,500 net/month

About the Role

We are a private family based in Lisbon seeking an Executive Household & Family Operations Manager
to take full ownership of household and family logistics.

This is a
high-autonomy, senior operations role
for someone who thinks proactively, anticipates needs, and runs complex environments smoothly, without micromanagement.

You will act as the
central coordinator and strategic operator
of the household, ensuring stability, structure, and a friction-free daily life for the principal and children.

Key Responsibilities

Household & Family Operations

  • Design, implement, and manage household systems, routines, and logistics
  • Anticipate issues and resolve them before they escalate
  • Serve as the single point of coordination for all household matters

Children Coordination

  • Manage school schedules, activities, tutors, appointments, and transitions
  • Track deadlines, requirements, and ongoing needs
  • Ensure consistency, preparedness, and calm structure

Staff & Vendor Management

  • Hire, manage, and supervise cleaners, nannies, tutors, and service providers
  • Set standards, schedules, and expectations
  • Oversee household operational budgets

Principal Support

  • Manage calendar, travel logistics, errands, and personal administration
  • Protect the principal's time and attention
  • Execute independently with minimal instruction

Authority & Decision-Making

  • Full autonomy over day-to-day operational decisions
  • Escalation only for safety, values, or significant financial impact

Required Profile

This role is for a senior operator
, not a task executor.

You should have:

  • 4+ years experience
    in one or more of the following:
  • Executive Personal Assistant / Chief of Staff
  • Senior Household Manager
  • Family Office support
  • Luxury hospitality or concierge leadership
  • Proven ability to anticipate needs and improve systems proactively
  • High emotional intelligence, especially with children
  • Absolute discretion, reliability, and professionalism
  • Fluent Portuguese and strong English

Not a Fit If You:

  • Require step-by-step instruction
  • Wait to be told what to do
  • Confuse being busy with being effective
  • Are seeking a purely domestic or nanny role

What We Offer

  • Above-market compensation for Lisbon
  • Full operational authority and trust
  • Long-term stability
  • Performance and retention bonuses
  • A role where excellent work is recognized and respected

How to Apply

Please email your application to
with:

  1. CV
    or
    LinkedIn profile

  2. A short written response to:

  3. "Describe three problems you noticed in a household or role that no one asked you to fix, and what you did."

Shortlisted candidates
will proceed to
scenario-based interviews
and a
paid practical evaluation
.

  • Important:
    This is a professional operations role, not an emotional or relational position. Clear boundaries, discretion, and maturity are essential.

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