Estate Manager

Job summary

An Estate Manager is sought to assist a busy entrepreneur and their family with personal logistics, travel, calendar management, and household coordination. This role is highly practical and requires a proactive individual who can streamline daily operations and remove unnecessary friction from the principal's life.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Discreet and trustworthy
• Calm under pressure
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate needs
• Comfortable in a family environment and with children
• Fluent in Portuguese and strong in English
• Legally eligible to work in Portugal

Responsibilities

• Manage daily logistics and priorities for the principal
• Handle errands, bookings, and reservations
• Coordinate appointments, suppliers, and services
• Protect and manage the principal's calendar and communication
• Book travel arrangements and create itineraries
• Coordinate household staff and manage household operations
• Understand and manage food and health-related preferences
• Handle local Portuguese administrative tasks and communications

Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Strong communication skills in both Portuguese and English

Education

• Relevant experience in personal assistance or estate management is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with scheduling and travel management software is beneficial.