Chief of Staff - Executive Personal Affairs & Household Operations

About the role

Amana Staff is hiring a Chief of Staff in Lagos, Nigeria, to oversee an executive's personal affairs and household operations. This is a high-trust operational leadership position for an organised, proactive and discreet person who can anticipate needs, coordinate multiple teams, manage competing priorities and keep personal and domestic operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Anticipate the principal's needs, manage personal schedules, appointments, errands and travel, and coordinate with the Executive Assistant and housekeepers
• Lead household staff (housekeepers, cooks, drivers, nannies), allocate duties, prepare rosters, recruit, train and review staff, and set operating procedures
• Prepare and monitor household budgets, manage petty cash, invoices and payroll documentation, and oversee procurement, supplier negotiation and inventory
• Oversee maintenance schedules, repairs, appliance and vehicle servicing, and liaise with security teams, contractors and facility management
• Coordinate private events, dinners, visitors and travel logistics, and keep accurate records and daily updates
• Maintain systems for operations, inventories and budgets, and ensure tasks have owners, deadlines and next actions
• Keep strict confidentiality, coordinate visitor access with security, follow safety and emergency procedures and escalate concerns promptly

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior personal assistance, chief of staff, estate management, household operations or hospitality management role
• Ability to manage people, coordinate complex operations and deliver results independently
• Strong financial administration, budgeting, procurement and inventory management skills
• Excellent planning, prioritisation, communication and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail, discretion, integrity and professional judgement

Required skills

• Digital calendars, spreadsheets and task management tools
• Administrative systems

To apply, send your CV, notice period and salary expectations by email to the recruiter, quoting the application subject line for the Chief of Staff position.