Lead Night Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Lead Night Manager to join our team in Grimsby, overseeing operations during the night shift at our large-format stores. As the primary overnight leader, you will manage the night team to maintain optimal store operations while customers rest, ensuring excellent availability of products and outstanding shop floor standards in every department. You will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and compliant environment for both customers and colleagues. Given the complexity of these larger stores, you will take charge of all night planning and execution activities.

Working Hours and Schedule

This permanent full-time position involves working 45 hours per week on a rolling rota, covering 4 nights out of 7, including weekend shifts. Your role entails full accountability for store operations throughout the night, requiring strong confidence to independently oversee a 24-hour open store.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into actionable plans by managing all trading activities during the night shift, ensuring products are date rotated properly, waste and returns are controlled, and replenishment minimizes damage.
• Lead by example: Coach and inspire night colleagues and team leaders to maintain exceptional shop floor standards while fostering a culture focused on excellent customer service and encouraging additional sales.
• Focus on execution: Ensure the shop floor is well-presented and prepared before handing over to the day team, with all merchandising activities completed and point of sale up to date.
• Develop talent: Encourage resilience, ownership, and enthusiasm within the team, nurturing a workplace where employees feel valued, trusted, and motivated to grow professionally.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing teams within large-format retail grocery environments, preferably during overnight shifts.
• Ability to make independent decisions with a proactive, hands-on approach toward improving processes and personnel.
• Confidence in leading sizable teams and managing change effectively.
• A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Flexibility to work varied night shifts including weekends.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary along with attractive benefits.
• 15% colleague discount on Asda shopping available from day one, including for one nominated person.
• Eligibility for discretionary company bonus schemes.
• Access to an enhanced electric vehicle scheme.
• Complimentary eye tests for you and your nominated user.
• Discounted offers on various Asda services such as mobile, pharmacy, opticians, personal loans, pet and travel insurance, travel money, tyres, and breakdown assistance.
• Stream platform providing flexible pay options, income tracking, financial coaching, and exclusive savings accounts.
• Company pension plan.
• Wellbeing support including 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programs covering counseling, legal matters, mortgage support, cancer and bereavement help.
• Inclusive workplace through Asda Allies Networks celebrating diversity and inclusion.
• Comprehensive parental leave policies covering maternity, adoption, paternity, shared parental leave, neonatal care, and fertility treatment support.
• Colleague recognition programs.
• Access to discounts for leisure and daily activities such as airport parking, theme parks, and cinemas.

Additional Information

The closing date for applications is 27 October 2026.