Night Manager 2

ASDA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Night Manager to oversee the night shift team. The role involves leading through effective planning and communication, maintaining stock availability, and ensuring the safety of team members and store security. Ideal candidates should have supervisory experience in retail and a strong leadership presence. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including a colleague discount and access to wellness programs.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounted rates on Asda services

Flexible pay and savings account

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Inclusion Networks for colleagues

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Special offers on services

Qualifications

• At least a few years of experience in a retail or operations supervisory role.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Understanding of compliance and operational routines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night team with effective planning and coaching.
• Ensure stock availability and high shelf-edge standards.
• Respond promptly to incidents for safety and security.
• Maintain accurate shift reports and performance feedback.
• Cultivate a culture of inclusion and high performance.

Skills

Supervisory or management experience

Strong leadership presence

Commitment to high standards

Decision-making ability

Proactive attitude

Job description

Job Title

Night Manager 2

Location

Basildon

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

11 December 2025

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. Find your everything. Lead through the night and unlock your leadership potential.

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
• Stream: 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