Lead Nightshift Manager

Sainsbury’s Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Lead Nightshift Manager to oversee overnight operations. Responsibilities include managing a team of managers, ensuring store readiness, and upholding high standards. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in a fast-paced environment and a proven track record in delivering customer satisfaction. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

10% discount card

Annual bonus scheme

Free food and hot drinks

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension match of 4-7.5%

Well-being support

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing large teams in customer-focused settings.
• Track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Operational leadership experience in retail or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of managers overnight and manage replenishment activities.
• Plan trading activities with the store leadership team.
• Handle people management duties including pay and training.
• Accountable for the store overnight, ensuring high standards.
• Ensure health and safety standards for all colleagues.

Skills

Leadership in fast-paced environments

Customer-centric focus

KPI interpretation

Data proficiency

Employee relations management

Job description

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Overview

Our management teams set the tone of the store, delivering excellent product availability, safety standards, and seamless daily operations. As a Lead Nightshift Manager, you’ll empower a team to raise the bar for customers and colleagues alike, turning purpose into action.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage a small team of managers overnight, ensuring replenishment activities are ready for the next day.
• Plan key trading activities and events in partnership with the store leadership team.
• Handle people management duties: pay, scheduling, training, communication, performance, absence, and disciplinary actions.
• Take full accountability for the store overnight, modelling high standards and coaching for efficiency.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues working your shift.

Nightshift managers work full‑time hours over four nights and receive a £4,500 premium on top of their base salary (shift 22:00 – 08:00).

What makes a great lead nightshift manager

• Comfortable with nightshift work and aware of its physical and mental impact.
• Ambitious, customer‑centric, and inspirational for team growth.
• Experience managing managers in a fast‑paced, customer‑facing environment.
• Capable of leading independently in the absence of senior management.
• Focus on high performance, efficiency and engagement.
• Proficient with data, KPI interpretation and improvement.
• Champion inclusivity within the team and workplace.
• Able to manage employee relations, including disciplinary and performance issues.

Essential Criteria

• Leadership experience with large teams in fast‑paced, customer‑focused settings.
• Track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences and measurable KPI improvements.
• Proficiency in handling complex people matters with fairness and sound judgement.
• Operational leadership experience (retail, hospitality, or food service).
• Evidence of leading change and embedding new ways of working.
• Desirable: experience with night shifts in high‑volume operational environments.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and store complexity.
• Discount card: 10% off after four weeks; higher discounts on selected days.
• Annual bonus scheme based on store performance.
• Free food and hot drinks.
• Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension match of 4‑7.5%.
• Sainsbury’s share scheme.
• Well‑being support (emotional, legal, financial advice).
• Colleague networks and learning opportunities.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Special offers on gyms, travel, retail vouchers and more.

Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to inclusivity, ensuring every colleague can reach their potential and every customer feels welcome. We provide enhanced leave, support for carers, networking opportunities, mentorship, and career progression pathways. If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know.