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Night Shift Manager
Leading in our stores:
Our management teams don’t just run stores—they’re the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service, and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it’s product availability, safety standards, or seamless daily operations, they roll up their sleeves and drive change.
Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a standout experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life—one powerful action at a time.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and manage a team of assistant managers overnight, ensuring all replenishment activities are completed and ready for the following morning.
- Plan for upcoming key trading activities and events in collaboration with the rest of the store leadership team.
- Handle people management responsibilities, including payroll, scheduling, training, communication, and employee relations (e.g., performance management, absence handling, and disciplinary processes).
- Take full accountability for store operations overnight, demonstrating role modelling and coaching to uphold high standards and efficiency.
- Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all colleagues during your shift.
Night shift managers work full-time hours covering 4 nights per week, plus a £4,500 premium on top of base salary (typical shifts: 22:00 – 08:00).
What makes a great Night Shift Manager?
- Comfortable with overnight shifts and adaptable to the physical and mental demands, prioritising a safe and healthy work environment for the team.
- A passionate, ambitious leader who inspires both customers and colleagues to achieve their best daily.
- Experience managing assistant managers and overseeing store operations autonomously.
- Committed to high performance, efficiency, and team engagement.
- Confident in interpreting data and KPIs, with a track record of improving performance metrics.
- Advocates inclusivity, fostering an inclusive team culture.
- Capable of handling performance issues, disciplinary matters (up to dismissal), and complex HR situations professionally.
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Essential Criteria
✔ Experience leading large teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment—developing leaders and building accountable, high-performing teams.
✔ Proven success in delivering exceptional customer experiences across complex operations, with tangible impact through team leadership.
✔ Demonstrated ability to drive and improve KPIs, including sales, stock availability, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.
✔ Confidence in managing sensitive employee relations, including performance, absence, and formal disciplinary cases, with fairness and sound judgement.
✔ Erfahrung leading in an operational setting (retail, hospitality, or food service), including operating autonomously when senior management is absent.
✔ Experience leading meaningful change—whether embedding new processes, improving systems, or shifting team mindsets—while securing buy-in from colleagues.
Desirable:
- Prior experience working night shifts in a high-volume operational environment, demonstrating resilience and the ability to create a positive, supportive atmosphere.
Why work with us?
Your salary will be category-led based on role, experience and store size/complexity, but we also offer:
Day-to-Day Benefits
- Discount card: 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after 4 weeks—15% off Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday.
- Free food and hot drinks provided in-store for all colleagues.
- Bonus scheme: Annual performance-based rewards.
- Higher-than-sector Average pay and excellent progression opportunities.
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Long-Term & Wellbeing Supports
- Generous holiday entitlement (minimum 25 days + bank holidays, plus extra leave for flexible and full-time roles).
- Market-leading maternity and paternity leave (26 weeks statutory pay at current rates, plus additional enhanced paid leave).
- Pension: We match 4–7.5% of your contributions.
- Share scheme: Build a portfolio with firm discounts on Sainsbury’s shares.
- Wellbeing: Access to personalised support including coaching, legal, financial advice, and counselling.
Extras
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save on tax and NI with a newly acquired bike.
- Special offers: Discounts on gym memberships, dining, holidays, and retail retailers.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We strive to be a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague feels empowerment and every customer receives welcoming service. As part of this commitment:
- We support discretionary leave for families and carers.
- We provide resources and development cascades to strengthen teams.
- We have pledged the recruitment of 20,000 colleagues in the next decade, with zero discrimination.
- Our colleague networks ensure diverse representation and help remove barriers.
- We offer mentorship, training, and career progression pathways.
- We celebrate diversity through festivals, culture engagement, and initiatives.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re happy to support you.
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