Night Manager

ASDA; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in Sunderland is seeking a Night Manager to guide the night team in delivering high standards in merchandising and customer service. This role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to handle operational challenges effectively. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and a proactive approach towards team management and process improvement. The position offers a competitive salary and significant employee benefits.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to an enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test for you and your nominated user

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP support

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in retail, logistics or operations.
• Ability to motivate and lead teams under pressure.
• High standards in compliance and operational routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night team through effective planning and coaching.
• Ensure stock availability and maintain performance standards.
• Respond to incidents to ensure safety and security.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience in retail

Strong leadership presence

Commitment to high standards

Ability to make decisions independently

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Title

Night Manager

Location

Sunderland

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Nights

Hours per Week

45

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Store Management

Closing Date

15 October 2025

Are you ready to lead with confidence and make a real difference in our overnight operations? As a Night Manager, you’ll guide and support our night colleagues to deliver high merchandising standards, customer service, and operational excellence—keeping everything running smoothly while the rest of the world sleeps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the night team through effective planning, communication and on-shift coaching
• Deliver brilliant basics in stock availability, shelf-edge standards, gap management and replenishment
• Respond to incidents promptly, ensuring colleague safety and store security
• Maintain accurate and timely shift reporting, handovers, and performance feedback
• Champion a culture of inclusion, wellbeing, and high performance

You’ll Bring

• Supervisory or management experience in retail, logistics or operations
• Strong leadership presence—calm under pressure with a passion for motivating others
• Commitment to high standards in compliance, risk awareness, and operational routines
• Ability to make decisions independently while keeping the wider team informed
• Proactive, hands-on attitude with a drive to improve processes and people

Why This Role Matters

When the doors close, your team opens opportunity. You’ll be the guiding force behind a critical shift, leading with strength and fostering growth in others.

Everything you'll love

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:

• Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated user
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Access to an enhanced electric car scheme
• Free eye test for you and your nominated user
• Discounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown Cover
• Wagestream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more
• Company pension
• Wellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement support
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.
• Colleague recognition programme
• Special offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas