Twilight Manager

Asda; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is looking for a Twilight Manager in Portsmouth, responsible for leading a team during night operations. You will ensure stock control and deliver excellent customer service, providing coaching and support. Ideal candidates should have shift management experience in retail or logistics and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

15% colleague discount

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounts on Asda services

Flexible pay access

Company pension

24/7 virtual GP access

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to balance productivity with colleague engagement.
• Proficient in communication and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead twilight colleagues to ensure effective stock control.
• Ensure timely completion of replenishment plans.
• Conduct efficient handovers with Night Managers.
• Resolve operational issues promptly.
• Coach colleagues to enhance their skills and teamwork.

Skills

Experience managing shift-based teams in retail, hospitality or logistics

Strong operational awareness

Clear communicator

Excellent planning and leadership skills

Comfortable working through change

Motivated by personal development

Job description

Job Title

Twilight Manager

Location

Gosport

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Shift Pattern

Work Shift: Days

Hours per Week

45

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Store Management

Closing Date

9 December 2025

As a Twilight Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our transition from day trade to night operations is seamless. You'll lead the twilight team, ensure replenishment readiness, and set the stage for success across the store—even when the spotlight is subtle.

Your Role Includes

• Lead twilight colleagues to deliver strong outcomes in stock control, customer service, and merchandising
• Ensure replenishment plans and routines are completed efficiently during your shift
• Conduct effective handovers with Night Managers, ensuring operational continuity
• Resolve issues quickly and professionally, maintaining legal compliance and colleague safety
• Coach and engage twilight colleagues to build confidence, skills, and teamwork

What We’re Looking For

• Experience managing shift-based teams in retail, hospitality or logistics
• Strong operational awareness—able to balance productivity with colleague engagement
• Clear communicator with excellent planning and leadership skills
• Comfortable working through change and ensuring smooth transitions between shifts
• Motivated by personal development and team success

Why It Matters

You set the tone, build readiness, and empower a high-performing night shift—all before the world winds down.

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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