We select experienced house managers to handle the complete management of the home, the staff and the suppliers, with verified references.
Placement agency no. 1300000318
4.8 · 98 Google reviews
One-off fee · 6-month guarantee in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella
RUNNING THE HOUSE
One person in charge of the whole house
The house manager coordinates the team, organises their shifts and is the single point of contact with the family, who no longer have to deal with the day to day.
The family
House manager
Single point of contact with the family
Coordinates and supervises the team
Housekeepers
Nannies
Drivers
Gardeners
Chefs
Coordinates and supervises
The rest of the domestic staff, day to day.
Organises the shifts
Of every member of the team.
A single point of contact
The family deals with one person.
2026 COST
What a house manager costs in 2026
A house manager's salary is set by the responsibility, the size of the home, the staff under their charge and their experience, always above the 2026 SMI (€1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments). Registered with Social Security from day one. We will give you the exact figure, no obligation.
Full time (40h): Depends on the role — well above the 2026 SMI + Social Security
Per project
to be agreed
Availability
per home
+ Social Security you pay (TGSS)
22.27%
What we guarantee
50% refund in the first month
Verified references
Rigorous screening
6-month guarantee in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella
Profiles in under 3 hours
You only pay if you hire
WHAT DOES A HOUSE MANAGER DO?
The professional who runs your home like an organisation
A house manager is the trusted person who coordinates and oversees everything that happens in a residence: they manage the rest of the domestic staff, organise suppliers and the calendar, control budgets and spending, supervise maintenance and works, and handle protocol and events. It is the ideal role for high-end homes that require professional, discreet management.
Complete management of the home
Coordinating the domestic staff
Suppliers and calendar
Budgets and spending control
Overseeing maintenance and works
Protocol and event organisation
WHO DOES WHAT
House manager, butler or head housekeeper: who does what
In Spain many families call the house manager “ama de llaves” (head housekeeper): the same role, in charge of the house. A butler focuses on service to the family and their guests. A personal assistant runs the family's diary, bookings and errands.
House manager, butler or head housekeeper: who does what
Role
What they do
House manager or head housekeeper
Runs the house: organises and supervises the residence, coordinates the team, suppliers and the family's diary, and keeps budgets and upkeep under control.
Butler
Table service, the cellar and looking after the family and their guests in staffed homes; also coordinates the service staff.
Personal assistant
Diary, bookings, errands, suppliers and travel for the family.
Housekeeper
Handles the household tasks (cleaning, cooking, ironing) under the house manager's coordination.
A house manager handles the complete management of the home: they coordinate the domestic staff, manage suppliers and the calendar, control budgets and spending, oversee maintenance and works, and handle protocol and events. They are responsible for keeping everything running so the family does not have to deal with the day to day.
The salary is set by the responsibility, the size of the home, the staff under their charge and their experience, plus Social Security (TGSS); we will give you the exact figure, no obligation. Always above the 2026 SMI, which is the legal floor.
A housekeeper handles specific tasks (cleaning, cooking, ironing), while the house manager manages, coordinates and oversees the whole home and the rest of the staff. It is a management and trust role, not one of carrying out domestic tasks.
Yes. One of their main functions is to coordinate and supervise the rest of the team (housekeepers, nannies, drivers, gardeners, chefs), organise their shifts and act as the single point of contact with the family.
Yes. The house manager needs a written contract and Social Security registration (Special System for Domestic Employees) from day one. We guide you through the whole hiring process.
If the house manager leaves or does not settle into the home, we offer a free replacement within the first 6 months in Madrid, Barcelona and Marbella. And wherever you are, if you are not satisfied during the first month, we refund 50% of the fee.
We present the first suitable house managers for the home's profile, with a track record and checked references, in under 3 hours; very specific profiles can take up to 48 hours.
COVERAGE
House managers in Spain, Europe and the United Kingdom
We select house managers for residences and second homes in Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and across Spain, plus Europe with EU-passport staff.In the United Kingdom, since Brexit, we only present candidates who already have the right to work there. We look for profiles with a proven track record in running high-end homes, domestic teams and suppliers.
Every candidate goes through an in-depth interview on staff management, budgets and household logistics, and we verify their references directly with their previous employers, along with their permits and documentation. You receive the first suitable house managers in under 3 hours.
A house manager's contract, hours and Social Security
A house manager's contract must be put in writing from day one.The maximum working week is 40 hours of effective work, with 36 consecutive hours of weekly rest and a 12-hour rest between working days.
As this is a position of responsibility, the salary sits well above the minimum, but the 2026 SMI (€1,424.50 gross/month over 12 payments; equivalent to €1,221/month over 14 payments; €17,094/year) is always the legal floor.They must be registered in the Special System for Domestic Employees of the General Regime from day one.
“I’ve had a great experience with Maids & Co. They were professional, helpful, and really took the time to understand what I was looking for in household helper. The whole process was smooth and well organised, and I felt supported throughout. They were…”
Jiji2 months ago · Google review
★★★★★
“We are very happy with our experience with Maids & Co. We had quite a demanding search, as we have three children under five and were preparing for a big international move from New York to Spain. Although we were unlucky with a few candidates who changed…”
Tatiana3 months ago · Google review
★★★★★
“Isabella and her team were fantastic in helping us find a nanny. From an initial call to align on profiles to the process and platform they use, together with the candidates presented, it was a smooth an easy process. They were very communicative and helped…”
David7 months ago · Google review
★★★★★
“Great and easy experience hiring our new house keeper with Maids & Co. They are very helpful and were continuously searching for the perfect candidate. We are very happy and will keep working with them in the future.”
