Traffic Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing creative agency in London seeks a proactive Traffic Manager to manage workflow and resources across multiple teams. This pivotal role will ensure the timely delivery of projects, fostering effective communication and resource allocation within a dynamic and creative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in traffic, studio, or operations management.
• Experience managing a hybrid team structure.
• Comfortable working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow management across teams.
• Build and manage detailed project schedules.
• Act as a key liaison between departments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Pressure management

Solutions-focused mindset

Job description

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A fast growing Creative Agency based in London, specialising in strategic marketing, brand storytelling, content creation, and design is looking for a Traffic Manager to join the team on a permanent basis!

The Agencies clients range from bold startups to globally recognised brands they thrive on pushing creative boundaries to deliver impactful and engaging campaigns. With a collaborative, ideas-first culture, they are known for delivering innovative work across a wide spectrum of sectors, including fashion, tech, lifestyle, and entertainment.

The Role

Seeking a proactive, highly organised Traffic Manager to join a passionate and talented team. This pivotal role will be the operational heartbeat of the agency, ensuring seamless workflow, effective resource allocation, and timely delivery of projects across multiple teams and disciplines.

You’ll work closely with creatives, strategists, producers, account leads, and freelancers to manage scheduling, prioritise workloads, and optimise delivery processes. This role will help keep everything and everyone moving in the right direction. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, creative environment where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow management across creative, strategy, and production teams
• Build and manage detailed project schedules, ensuring deadlines are met and workloads are balanced
• Allocate resources based on team capacity, project priorities, and skill sets
• Act as a key liaison between departments to facilitate communication and resolve workflow issues quickly and effectively
• Manage and maintain freelancer relationships including sourcing, booking, negotiating rates, raising POs, and ensuring smooth onboarding

Skills

• Proven experience (3+ years) in traffic, studio, or operations management within a creative, advertising, or marketing environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Experience managing a hybrid team structure, with a mix of full-time staff and freelancers
• Comfortable working under pressure and in fast-paced environments
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Financial acumen related to freelance bookings, POs, and rate negotiation
• A calm, positive, and solutions-focused mindset