Job TitleAmbient Manager
LocationWatford
Employment TypeFull time
Contract TypePermanent
Shift PatternWork Shift: Days
Hours per Week45
SalaryCompetitive salary plus benefits
CategoryStore Management
Closing Date7 December 2025
At Asda, we want you to
find your everything. As our
Ambient Manager, you’ll take the lead on one of the largest and most essential areas of the store—covering everything from tinned goods and dry groceries to household and cleaning products. You’ll ensure shelves are full, stock is rotated, and the department is clean, safe, and easy to shop. You’ll manage a team of colleagues to deliver excellent availability, merchandising, and service standards. You’ll also use data and insight to manage stock levels, reduce waste, and drive performance across the ambient operation.
What makes a brilliant Ambient Manager:•
Customer-first mindset: You understand what customers expect from a well-run ambient department and deliver it consistently.
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Operational excellence: You’re confident managing stock, availability, and compliance in a high-volume environment.
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Leadership: You lead by example, support your team, and create a culture of pride and accountability.
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Commercial awareness: You use data and insight to drive sales, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
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Attention to detail: You ensure high standards of presentation, safety, and compliance at all times.
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Adaptability: You’re comfortable managing seasonal changes, promotions, and fast-paced operations.
What you’ll bring:• Experience managing or supervising in a grocery retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and merchandising best practices.
• A passion for leading teams and developing others.
• The ability to work flexibly across shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
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
