#4248Housekeeper (Spain, Marbella)
Villa in Marbella, family of 4, seasonal residence with guests; Format: full-time, live-in (private room with bathroom); 5/2 schedule, paid vacation, annual flights home
Country🇪🇸 Spain
Salary€3,300 net/month
Family office manager recruitment
Leaders experienced in managing family assets
International recruitment with dedicated support
Business reputation and reference checksRoyal Keeper recruits family office heads for high-net-worth families in Europe, the UAE, the USA and worldwide — professionals experienced in managing multiple residences, household staff, budgets and external contractors.
When a Family Needs a Family Office Head
The head of a family office administration brings the management of homes, staff, budgets and external contractors into one system and is accountable to the family for everything running without its constant involvement. Families most often come to us when they own several residences in different countries, a yacht, a private jet and a large staff, when personal and household matters are spread between different assistants, or when they are setting up a family office from scratch. For a family, it is not enough to find an experienced manager. What matters is a leader who combines the skills of a chief operating officer with the discretion of private service: someone who sets up procedures, handles reporting, coordinates lawyers, bankers and asset managers and keeps everything strictly confidential. These are the candidates we select for private families around the world.
Several residences
Homes, apartments and villas in different countries need common standards: the family office head sets up management of every property and oversees the managers and budget of each home.
Large staff
When a family employs dozens of people, from nannies and drivers to a yacht crew, it needs a leader responsible for hiring, schedules, procedures and performance reviews.
Setting up the office
When a family office is just being formed, its head designs the structure, processes, document flow and reporting, and brings in the team and external partners.
Finance and control
For families who need transparent accounting: consolidated budgets, expense control across all assets, and work with banks, auditors and tax advisers.
Family office head profiles
Which family office heads we present to families
Before concluding the contract and discussing the request in detail, we can send you several management profiles as an example, however, their current availability and relevance for a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
Jorge
EducationJoão Alfredo de Andrade Institute • Master’s in Business Administration
LanguagesEnglish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Work experience with families15 years managing a family’s residences in New York, Greenwich and London
Professional advantagesFormer Director of Operations, managing budgets and vendors, leading staff, coordinating schedules and services
A leader with a business degree and operations director background who managed a family’s homes on two continents for 15 years. Speaks four languages.
Tracy-Ann
EducationEdstone Global • Bachelor of Business Administration in International Management (in progress)
LanguagesEnglish, German and Spanish (basic)
Work experience with familiesPalace Manager of a private residence in Dubai: household operations, schedules, events and staff
Professional advantages10+ years in people management, former Head of HR at an international company; recruiting and training housekeepers, butlers, chefs, drivers and security
A manager with a strong HR background who builds the residence team and service standards. UAE residence visa, Schengen and UK visas.
Michael
EducationUniversity of Bath • International Relations, Modern Languages; Hotel General Manager course (2024)
LanguagesEnglish, Russian, German, Spanish
Work experience with families10 years as Multiple Property Estate Manager and Family Office Manager for a private family (Marbella, London, Amsterdam)
Professional advantagesManaging properties across several countries, background in the UK Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office, resort and hotel management
A leader with a government service background and a decade running a family office and residences in three countries. US, Canadian and UK visas, EU residence permit.
Keith
EducationNational University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts; British Butler Institute (2026) • Hospitality and butler service; WSET • Wines and Spirits
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese (basic)
Work experience with families12 years as House Manager and Personal Assistant to a private family (Singapore, Johor Bahru)
Professional advantages12+ years in senior leadership in luxury hospitality, managing staff and contractors, VIP travel logistics, formal protocol
A leader with luxury hospitality and private residence management experience, seeking a family office role. Visas for the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Bill
EducationJohns Hopkins University • Marketing
LanguagesEnglish
Work experience with familiesOver 25 years as Estate Manager of private estates in the USA, on a 24/7 basis
Professional advantagesEstate operations, supervising staff and contractors, budgets and supplies, maintaining properties to the highest standards
An experienced estate manager who for over two decades ran private estates for American families, from budgets and contractors to the household team.
Jorge
EducationJoão Alfredo de Andrade Institute • Master’s in Business Administration
LanguagesEnglish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Work experience with families15 years managing a family’s residences in New York, Greenwich and London
Professional advantagesFormer Director of Operations, managing budgets and vendors, leading staff, coordinating schedules and services
A leader with a business degree and operations director background who managed a family’s homes on two continents for 15 years. Speaks four languages.
Tracy-Ann
EducationEdstone Global • Bachelor of Business Administration in International Management (in progress)
LanguagesEnglish, German and Spanish (basic)
Work experience with familiesPalace Manager of a private residence in Dubai: household operations, schedules, events and staff
Professional advantages10+ years in people management, former Head of HR at an international company; recruiting and training housekeepers, butlers, chefs, drivers and security
A manager with a strong HR background who builds the residence team and service standards. UAE residence visa, Schengen and UK visas.
Michael
EducationUniversity of Bath • International Relations, Modern Languages; Hotel General Manager course (2024)
LanguagesEnglish, Russian, German, Spanish
Work experience with families10 years as Multiple Property Estate Manager and Family Office Manager for a private family (Marbella, London, Amsterdam)
Professional advantagesManaging properties across several countries, background in the UK Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office, resort and hotel management
A leader with a government service background and a decade running a family office and residences in three countries. US, Canadian and UK visas, EU residence permit.
Keith
EducationNational University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts; British Butler Institute (2026) • Hospitality and butler service; WSET • Wines and Spirits
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese (basic)
Work experience with families12 years as House Manager and Personal Assistant to a private family (Singapore, Johor Bahru)
Professional advantages12+ years in senior leadership in luxury hospitality, managing staff and contractors, VIP travel logistics, formal protocol
A leader with luxury hospitality and private residence management experience, seeking a family office role. Visas for the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Bill
EducationJohns Hopkins University • Marketing
LanguagesEnglish
Work experience with familiesOver 25 years as Estate Manager of private estates in the USA, on a 24/7 basis
Professional advantagesEstate operations, supervising staff and contractors, budgets and supplies, maintaining properties to the highest standards
An experienced estate manager who for over two decades ran private estates for American families, from budgets and contractors to the household team.
Jorge
EducationJoão Alfredo de Andrade Institute • Master’s in Business Administration
LanguagesEnglish, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Work experience with families15 years managing a family’s residences in New York, Greenwich and London
Professional advantagesFormer Director of Operations, managing budgets and vendors, leading staff, coordinating schedules and services
A leader with a business degree and operations director background who managed a family’s homes on two continents for 15 years. Speaks four languages.
Tracy-Ann
EducationEdstone Global • Bachelor of Business Administration in International Management (in progress)
LanguagesEnglish, German and Spanish (basic)
Work experience with familiesPalace Manager of a private residence in Dubai: household operations, schedules, events and staff
Professional advantages10+ years in people management, former Head of HR at an international company; recruiting and training housekeepers, butlers, chefs, drivers and security
A manager with a strong HR background who builds the residence team and service standards. UAE residence visa, Schengen and UK visas.
Michael
EducationUniversity of Bath • International Relations, Modern Languages; Hotel General Manager course (2024)
LanguagesEnglish, Russian, German, Spanish
Work experience with families10 years as Multiple Property Estate Manager and Family Office Manager for a private family (Marbella, London, Amsterdam)
Professional advantagesManaging properties across several countries, background in the UK Ministry of Defence and Foreign Office, resort and hotel management
A leader with a government service background and a decade running a family office and residences in three countries. US, Canadian and UK visas, EU residence permit.
Keith
EducationNational University of Singapore • Bachelor of Arts; British Butler Institute (2026) • Hospitality and butler service; WSET • Wines and Spirits
LanguagesEnglish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese (basic)
Work experience with families12 years as House Manager and Personal Assistant to a private family (Singapore, Johor Bahru)
Professional advantages12+ years in senior leadership in luxury hospitality, managing staff and contractors, VIP travel logistics, formal protocol
A leader with luxury hospitality and private residence management experience, seeking a family office role. Visas for the USA, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Bill
EducationJohns Hopkins University • Marketing
LanguagesEnglish
Work experience with familiesOver 25 years as Estate Manager of private estates in the USA, on a 24/7 basis
Professional advantagesEstate operations, supervising staff and contractors, budgets and supplies, maintaining properties to the highest standards
An experienced estate manager who for over two decades ran private estates for American families, from budgets and contractors to the household team.
Family office head placement geography
International recruitment of family office heads
A family office often operates in several countries at once: residences in Europe, property in the UAE, accounts, companies and staff in different jurisdictions. We recruit leaders with international experience, fluent English and the other languages required, the ability to coordinate lawyers and tax advisers across countries, and readiness to relocate or travel frequently with the family.
Administration duties
What the head of family office administration does
Responsibilities are always tailored to each household, yet most often include the following areas.
Strategic Personnel and Operations Management
- Recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of the family office staff, as well as the domestic personnel across all residences.
- Development of operational regulations and global coordination of maintenance and support processes for all family assets.
- Implementation of team performance evaluation systems, business process auditing, and crisis management.
- Development and strict enforcement of security protocols and absolute confidentiality standards (including NDAs).
- Coordination of residence managers, personal assistants, and yacht and private jet crews.
- Organisation of family and staff relocations, and preparation of residences for seasons and visits.
Comprehensive Financial and Administrative Management
- Strategic budgeting, consolidated expense tracking, and the provision of complex management reporting.
- Coordination of a pool of external experts (lawyers, auditors, bankers), as well as contractor management.
- Centralized maintenance of complex legal and financial documentation across all family assets, contracts, and accounts.
- Oversight of property, vehicle and staff insurance, and timely renewal of policies, licences and documents.
- Support for real estate transactions, construction and renovation projects, with control of timelines and budgets.
- Preparation of regular reports for family members and liaison with asset managers.
Additional responsibilities such as travel coordination or multi-property management are discussed individually and fixed in the agreement.
Why choose Royal Keeper when hiring a head of family office administration
We connect HNW families with proven heads of family office administration, providing access to specialists who manage complex households with precision and discretion
Limited access to qualified candidates
Royal Keeper maintains an extensive private database built over years of international work. Many experienced heads of family office administration do not publish their profiles publicly. This gives clients direct access to professionals unavailable through standard channels.
Rapid access to vetted specialists
When a family office requires leadership, delays are not an option. Our established international network allows us to present qualified heads of administration within days, ensuring operations continue without interruption.
Continuity during leadership transitions
Should an administrator depart, we manage the transition discreetly and efficiently, sourcing a replacement who maintains established standards and family protocols without operational disruption.
Global reach for cross-border placements
When relocating to another country it becomes difficult to identify where to source a qualified head of family office administration, whom to trust and how to navigate local regulations. Royal Keeper operates internationally and assists in locating specialists across jurisdictions, taking into account language requirements, cultural context and legal procedures.
Risk of engaging unqualified or unreliable candidates
Over the years Royal Keeper has accumulated detailed professional histories of candidates. We verify previous places of employment, references from client families and the manner in which specialists handled complex administrative tasks. This allows us to exclude questionable or insufficiently experienced profiles before they reach the interview stage.
Most families who attempt to find a head of family office administration independently encounter the same challenges: lack of time, uncertainty about qualifications and the risk of an unsuitable appointment. Royal Keeper manages the entire process so clients can focus on their family and business rather than lengthy candidate screening.
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Our approach to recruitment
How we recruit staff
01
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
02
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
03
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
04
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
05
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
01
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
02
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
03
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
04
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
05
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Family safety and privacy
Safety and privacy
standards
standards
We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the professional's ethics too.
Verified experience in private households and checked references.
Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, respect for house rules and the family's personal boundaries.
Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.
VIP environment understanding: many candidates have already worked in public and international families.
About Royal Keeper
About Us
Royal Keeper is an international agency for the selection of premium household staff and nannies for families around the world, founded in 2000. For over 25 years we have combined luxury service standards with a very attentive approach to each family.
Our recruitment team speaks several languages and works with clients across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Asia, so we understand the cultural nuances and requirements of different countries.
We build long-term relationships: most families come back to us or refer their friends, and candidates bring their colleagues and acquaintances.
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Nanny placement terms with Royal Keeper
Service pricing and cooperation terms
We work transparently: you understand the interaction format and fee structure in advance.
Ranges from 12% to 22% of the specialist’s annual salary and depends on the country of recruitment, the level of the position, the urgency of the search, and the selected contract format. The replacement guarantee period ranges from 6 to 12 months, and the number of replacements depends on the selected contract.
Payment is made in two stages: an initial deposit is required to confirm the order and start work on the request, and the remaining balance is paid after the candidate has been approved.
Special conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.
Family Office Head Recruitment | Household Staff
Head of Family Office Administration
The head of a family office administration is the leader who manages all the operational affairs of a high-net-worth family: residences, staff, budgets, documents and the work of external specialists. This role is needed when a family owns several homes in different countries, employs a large staff, has a yacht or a private jet, and decisions on household matters and assets are made in different places with no one seeing the full picture. Unlike a household manager, who is responsible for one residence, a family office head runs the whole system: setting up processes, procedures and reporting and answering to the family for the results.
Royal Keeper recruits family office heads for families in Europe, the UAE, the USA and other countries. We consider candidates with leadership experience in family offices, private residence management, luxury service or operations management in large companies. Every candidate goes through in-depth interviews, an assessment of management skills, reference checks with previous employers and business reputation checks.
Key responsibilities include budgeting and consolidated expense tracking, staff management and recruitment, working with banks, lawyers, auditors and tax advisers, overseeing insurance, construction projects and real estate transactions, and maintaining strict confidentiality. The working arrangement is agreed with the family: a full-time leader in the family’s home city, a live-in role at the residence, or frequent travel between properties.
The agency helps define the role’s tasks and authority, set requirements for experience and languages, presents CVs of vetted candidates and arranges meetings with family members. The cost of recruitment and the level of compensation depend on the size of the family office, the country and the candidate’s experience — leave a request and a consultant will prepare a proposal for your needs.
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