Household Manager

Location: Nigeria (Live-in or Live-out)

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Department: Family Care Services – Caring Blocks

Reports To: Care Concierge Manager

About Caring Blocks

Caring Blocks is Nigeria's all-access membership to a thoroughly vetted, highly trained, and professionally supported caregiving workforce. We serve modern Nigerian families with world-class nannies, postpartum specialists, chefs, chauffeurs, household managers, and eldercare professionals. Through a blend of care, convenience, and class, we match families with certified care professionals while handling hiring, contracts, HR, and ongoing support.

As a Household Manager, you join an elite tier of home operations professionals who bring calm, structure, oversight, and excellence to the modern Nigerian household. You are the operational backbone of the family home — ensuring systems run smoothly, people collaborate effectively, and the household functions with ease and order.

Role Overview

The Household Manager is responsible for coordinating daily household operations, managing staff, handling logistics, and ensuring the home is organized, safe, and well-run. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, leadership, discretion, communication, and the ability to manage both people and processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, emotionally intelligent, and able to bring a sense of order, professionalism, and ease into a dynamic private household.

Key Responsibilities

Household Operations & Coordination

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the household to ensure smooth functioning.
• Maintain household schedules, routines, and daily task coordination.
• Ensure the home environment remains clean, organized, and guest-ready at all times.
• Coordinate family calendars, children's schedules, appointments, and events.

Staff Management & Supervision

• Supervise other household staff including nannies, chefs, cleaners, drivers, and assistants.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure staff adhere to established standards.
• Support onboarding and integration of new household staff.
• Conduct occasional training sessions aligned with Caring Blocks' expectations.

Vendor & Service Provider Management

• Liaise with technicians, contractors, gardeners, security teams, and service companies.
• Schedule home repairs, maintenance, and inspections.
• Oversee deliveries, laundry services, and subscription-based household services.

Inventory & Supplies Management

• Track groceries, toiletries, cleaning agents, and household consumables.
• Maintain inventory logs and ensure timely restocking.
• Work with the family or chef on meal planning and budget tracking if required.

Family Support & Logistics

• Assist with errands, returns, courier tasks, and general household admin.
• Support with school logistics: school runs coordination, teacher meetings, lesson timetables.
• Organize family travel arrangements including packing checklists, transport, and schedules.
• Prepare for visitors, events, and special occasions in the home.

Quality Control & Household Excellence

• Maintain a high standard of order, aesthetics, and functionality across all living spaces.
• Implement systems, checklists, and routines that ensure consistency.
• Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion at all times.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational, coordination, and leadership skills who thrive in structured, fast-paced household environments.

It is perfect for:

• Experienced Household Managers or domestic supervisors
• Executive Assistants or Office Managers transitioning into private home management
• Nannies or caregivers with strong administrative or coordination experience
• Hospitality professionals with hotel, guest relations, or concierge backgrounds
• Individuals who excel in multitasking, scheduling, and operational oversight

Professionals succeed in this role because it allows them to:

• Bring order and excellence into high-performing family environments
• Lead and coordinate teams with confidence
• Use organizational skills to elevate the quality of daily family life
• Work in a supportive ecosystem with the guidance of the Caring Blocks Care Concierge and HR team

This role is perfect for structured, proactive, and service-driven professionals who enjoy being the steady force that keeps everything running smoothly.

Requirements

Education & Training

• Certification or training in household management, administration, hospitality, or related fields.
• Additional training through the Caring Institute (required after placement).
• First Aid & CPR certification (an advantage but not required).

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in household management, hospitality, admin, or supervisory roles.
• Experience managing staff or coordinating teams strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a private home setting is an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, logistics, and household systems effectively.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail.
• Tech-savvy: comfortable with phones, messaging apps, schedules, and simple reports.

Work Conditions & Benefits (Through Caring Blocks)

• Approximately 60-hour work week
• One full day off weekly (can be accumulated)
• Safe room & board for live-in roles
• Three nutritious meals daily for live-in roles
• Continuous professional training, certification, and career development
• Access to Caring Blocks' Care Concierge and HR team
• Placement into respectful, safe, vetted family homes

Why Join Caring Blocks?

At Caring Blocks, you are part of a modern, professional care workforce. We invest in your growth, protect your rights, and match you with families who appreciate organization, structure, and excellence. You are not "just managing a home" — you are the COO of the household, a trusted partner in helping families create safe, peaceful, and well-run living environments.

Job Type: Full-time