To provide assistance and support to HC and official visitors on duty visits to Lagos.
To ensure the house offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere; to take responsibility for the day to day supervision, cleanliness and upkeep of the house and its surroundings.
To arrange appropriate maintenance on the house and oversee any refurbishments or works carried out at the Residence.
To liaise with CS staff and local suppliers on the renewal of fabrics, soft furnishings and other domestic equipment.
Organising and preparing for all functions held at the Residence:
Agree a schedule of entertainment and events with the DHC and make preparations for each function. Choose menu in discussion with DHC and/or other individuals as s/he directs. Accompany the cook (when appropriate) on shopping trips.
Ensure that appropriate extra staff, decorations, equipment are arranged as required and ensuring that such procurement is in line with guidelines on recruitment, health and safety etc, supervise staff/helpers and stock during and after functions and maintain records and house files.
To ensure value for money and cost effective purchases and regular review of suppliers to seek competitive offers.
Management of Accounts, Inventory and Staff:
Maintain up to date inventories and carry out periodic checks of all Silverware, Government Art Collection, furniture, furnishings, food and wine stocks at the Residence ensuring that they are still present, functioning and in date.
Manage the cash imprest ensuring full receipts and costs are monitored.
To keep the DHC’s monthly account.
To keep track of monthly stock of food, drinks and other household items.
To ensure that accounts are kept up to date and submitted within deadlines.
To actively manage staff at the residence, to carry out regular appraisals and reviews and to ensure that the Residence has sufficient staff at all times to meet the operational requirements of the DHC.
To act as Budget monitor for the entertainment and SIWM sub heads
Essential qualifications and experience
We are looking for someone who can work with minimal supervision and manage a small team.
They must be professional and flexible in their approach and have a positive attitude to resolving issues.
They should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively.
They must possess excellent IT and organisational skills, including the ability to work quickly and accurately, often under pressure.
All applicants must be able to communicate in English, level of language required: Advanced/Fluent.
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