Traffic Manager

Origin Coffee Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Swindon seeks a Traffic Manager to oversee creative workflow and project management. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely delivery of creative briefs while fostering collaboration across teams. Candidates should have strong project management skills, experience in a creative environment, and familiarity with tools like Asana and Adobe Suite. The position offers a vibrant workplace culture with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday including your birthday off

Coffee and merchandise discounts

SCA training and learning opportunities

Family leave enhancements

Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay and personal days

Two paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic, studio, or project management within a creative team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Skilled in workflow planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the intake, scheduling, and delivery of all creative briefs.
• Coordinate workflow across brand and marketing teams.
• Maintain visibility of priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Workflow planning

Resource allocation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Use of project management tools (Asana, Trello)

Familiarity with Adobe Suite

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

G-Suite

Adobe Suite

Figma

Job description

Purpose of the Role

We’re looking for a Traffic Manager to be the operational heartbeat of Origin’s creative studio, the person who keeps projects moving, teams aligned, and ideas flowing with clarity and purpose.

Working at the centre of our brand and marketing function, you’ll manage creative workflow across design, content, and campaign projects, ensuring that every brief is clear, every timeline is realistic, and every stakeholder feels confident in the process.

This role is about creating the conditions for creativity to thrive. You’ll oversee schedules, allocate resources, track progress, and remove roadblocks, helping Origin’s story come to life across every touchpoint, from campaigns and packaging to partnerships and retail activations.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the intake, scheduling, and delivery of all creative briefs and projects.
• Coordinate workflow across brand, marketing, and leadership teams.
• Maintain visibility of priorities and deadlines, resolving conflicts and bottlenecks early.
• Implement and refine systems that make the creative process more efficient and transparent.
• Keep projects on track — on time, on budget, and to brief — while ensuring quality never slips.
• Be a trusted link between creative, commercial, and operational stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Experience

• Experience in traffic, studio, or project management within a creative, brand, or marketing team.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively.
• Skilled in workflow planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Strong communication and organisation skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to translate creative ideas into clear plans and processes.
• Familiar with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.com, and collaboration platforms like Slack and G-Suite.
• Awareness of creative and production tools (e.g. Adobe Suite, Figma) to support efficient briefing and delivery.

Behaviours

• You will build positive relationships across teams, supporting others to do their best work.
• You will bring structure and clarity, even when priorities shift.
• You will challenge thoughtfully and focus on high-value work.
• You will quickly be able to spot bottlenecks early and find solutions before they become blockers.
• You will ensure everyone knows what’s expected and what’s next.

Why Origin Extras

• 26 days holiday, including your birthday off + flexible bank holidays
• All the coffee you could dream of – plus discounts on merch and partner products
• Work that’s meaningful, creative, and rooted in values
• Industry-leading brand with a people-first culture
• B-Corp certified and proudly independent
• SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities for all employees
• Enhanced family leave for every kind of parent
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP Service
• Enhanced sick pay, period leave & personal days
• Two paid volunteering days every year

Everyone is Welcome at Origin

We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity, even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.

Why Join Origin?

We’re a speciality coffee roaster shaped by a collective commitment to excellence, integrity, and curiosity. Our creative work connects people to coffee, craft, and culture, from our relationships with farmers to our cafés, campaigns, and community partnerships.

Joining Origin means being part of a brand that values creativity, clarity, and collaboration. You’ll have the autonomy to shape how creative work gets delivered, the opportunity to influence how our story is told, and the satisfaction of seeing your impact in every brand moment.