Night Operations Supervisor

Unite Foundation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus paid twice a year

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Option to buy up to 5 extra days

Generous pension scheme 4%-11%

Life assurance 4x salary

Share save scheme - Unite Students

Enhanced Family Leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

One free volunteering day per year

Retail and hospitality discounts

Learning and development programmes

Job summary

Unite Group is seeking a Night Operations Supervisor for Unite Students. You will lead the night shift, ensuring safety, security and smooth operation of student accommodation. You will oversee the night team, act as escalation point for incidents, and coordinate responses to residents’ needs.

We value decisive leadership, calm under pressure, and a strong focus on health and safety. This role involves shift handovers, safety checks, and maintaining high standards of service for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service, hospitality, property or operational environment.
• Experience supporting or supervising teams.
• Confident managing incidents and operational issues under pressure.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Organised, proactive and able to make decisions during shifts.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in property, residential or hospitality environments helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead night operations, ensuring the property is safe, secure and well maintained.
• Supervise and support the night team with clear direction and high service standards.
• Act as the main escalation point for incidents and take charge of responses.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate effective resolutions; document actions.
• Carry out safety checks and compliance audits; ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor communal areas to keep them clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Manage team rotas and attendance for proper coverage and resources.
• Oversee contractor access and on-site activity, ensuring safety.
• Maintain clear handovers with the day team for continuity.
• Support residents with queries or concerns, ensuring they feel safe.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Incident management

Health & safety

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Property environments

Job description

Lead with confidence. Support your team. Keep our communities safe at night.

At Unite Group, we create Homes for Success through our student accommodation brands, Unite Students and Hello Student. This opportunity is with our Unite Students brand.

Night Operations Supervisor

As a Night Operations Supervisor, you will take the lead during night shifts, ensuring our student accommodation property remains safe, secure and well managed.

You will oversee operational delivery overnight, lead the team on shift, and act as the key escalation point for incidents and resident needs. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will make decisions, coordinate responses, and ensure a consistent, high‑quality experience for residents.

Working closely with the wider property team, you will ensure seamless handovers between shifts and maintain a safe, supportive environment where residents feel comfortable and secure

Your impact

Whilst no two days are the same at Unite Students, here`s a flavour of what you`ll be responsible for in this role:

• Lead night operations, ensuring the property remains safe, secure, and well maintained throughout your shift
• Supervise and support the night team, providing clear direction and maintaining high service standards
• Act as the main escalation point for incidents, making decisions and leading responses to operational or safety issues
• Respond to emergencies and incidents, coordinating effective resolution and ensuring all actions are recorded
• Carry out safety checks and compliance audits, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Monitor property standards, ensuring communal areas remain clean, safe and welcoming
• Manage team rotas and attendance, ensuring appropriate coverage and efficient use of resources
• Oversee contractor access and activity on site, ensuring work is carried out safely
• Maintain clear communication with the day team, ensuring effective handovers and continuity of operations
• Support residents with queries or concerns, ensuring they feel safe and supported

Your background

You don`t need to follow a traditional path - what matters most is your ability to lead people, make decisions and respond confidently to operational challenges.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience in a customer service, hospitality, property or operational environment.
• Have experience supporting or supervising teams.
• Be confident managing incidents and operational issues, remaining calm under pressure.
• Have a good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Be organised, proactive and comfortable making decisions during operational shifts.
• Have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in property, residential or hospitality environments would be beneficial.

Why it`s great to work with US!

In this values‑led organisation, you`ll do work that makes a difference, helping to shape welcoming, vibrant communities where students can thrive. Whether this is your first step or your next one, we`ll help you build skills, confidence and a career you`re proud of.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:

• A performance‑related bonus paid twice a year
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• A generous pension scheme where contributions range between 4% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Life assurance worth 4 times your salary
• Share save scheme giving you access to purchase Unite Students shares at a discounted rate
• Enhanced Family Leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• One free volunteering day each year
• Retail and hospitality discounts

Alongside these benefits, you`ll also have access to learning and development programmes designed to support your growth and career progression.

If you`re expecting ordinary, think again. We`re US, we`re different - and we`re proud of it.