Role Purpose<\/p>\n
\tThe Senior Traffic Manager owns the day-to-day operational flow of the studio, working under the Head of Creative. This role is the central control point of marketing execution and is responsible for scheduling, prioritisation, stakeholder management and delivery across all channels and both brands. This is a newly established studio formed from two previously independent brand teams. The right candidate thrives in a build environment.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Workflow & Traffic Management<\/p>\n
\tOwn and manage the end-to-end workflow of all marketing briefs
\n\tAllocate work across designers, copywriters, and channel teams based on priority, capacity, and skillset
\n\tManage the studio traffic system (Monday.com \/ ClickUp or equivalent)
\n\tEnsure all work moves efficiently through: Briefing \u2192 Creation \u2192 Review \u2192 Approval \u2192 Delivery
\n\tProactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and delays
\n\tManage freelance resources day-to-day: briefing, onboarding, tracking output and deadlines<\/p>\n
Planning & Prioritisation<\/p>\n
\tTranslate the PromoFlow and campaign priorities into weekly and daily production schedules
\n\tRun weekly traffic planning sessions aligned to campaign calendars, commercial priorities, and channel requirements
\n\tBalance short-term reactive work vs long-term strategic campaigns
\n\tMaintain a minimum 2-week pipeline visibility
\n\tManage workflow across two distinct brands, flagging capacity conflicts to the Head of Creative<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tDay-to-day operational point of contact between marketing, CRM, product, and creative teams
\n\tChallenge incomplete, misaligned, or unrealistic briefs
\n\tEnforce the briefing process and templates
\n\tCommunicate clearly on timelines, risks, and trade-offs<\/p>\n
Process & Governance<\/p>\n
\tEnforce standardised briefing templates and workflows
\n\tEnsure all work meets brand guidelines and compliance requirements
\n\tDrive consistency across both brands while respecting product-specific nuance
\n\tProvide workflow improvement recommendations to the Head of Creative<\/p>\n
Capacity & Resource Management\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tMonitor and report on team capacity across creative studio, CRM production, and digital channels
\n\tOptimise resource allocation to maximise output
\n\tIdentify when to reprioritise or bring in freelance support
\n\tProactively flag capacity risks across both brands to the Head of Creative<\/p>\n
Delivery & Performance Tracking<\/p>\n
\tTrack and report on on-time delivery, work volume, and turnaround times
\n\tReport studio performance metrics to the Head of Creative
\n\tEscalate risks early
\n\tEnsure all work goes live on time, error-free, and fit for purpose<\/p>\n
Campaign Execution Support<\/p>\n
\tCoordinate with CRM, performance marketing, and call centre teams
\n\tEnsure seamless execution across digital, offline, and direct marketing channels
\n\tSupport high-volume campaign environments including promotions and seasonal pushes<\/p>\n
Key Deliverables \/ KPIs<\/p>\n
\t\u226595% on-time delivery of all marketing assets
\n\tReduction in rework due to poor briefing
\n\tImproved turnaround time across key channels
\n\t2+ week pipeline visibility at all times
\n\tStakeholder satisfaction with delivery and communication
\n\tEfficient utilisation of creative resources across both brands<\/p>\n
Required Experience<\/p>\n
\t6-10+ years in traffic management or studio operations
\n\tHigh-volume marketing environment (agency, retail, or fintech)
\n\tProven track record managing multiple stakeholders and complex campaign schedules
\n\tExperience building studio processes from the ground up \u2013 not just inheriting existing systems
\n\tComfortable managing workflow across multiple brands simultaneously
\n\tExperience managing and briefing freelance resources<\/p>\n
Core Skills & Competencies<\/p>\n
\tExceptional organisational and planning skills
\n\tClear, assertive communicator with the ability to push back constructively
\n\tProactive problem solver who is calm under pressure
\n\tStrong attention to detail across multiple simultaneous projects
\n\tProficient in Monday.com \/ ClickUp or equivalent \u2013 able to own and manage the system
\n\tComfortable working upward with the Head of Creative and downward with the creative team<\/p>\n
Preferred Experience<\/p>\n
\tFinancial services or fintech background
\n\tCRM and lifecycle marketing exposure
\n\tFamiliarity with compliance requirements in regulated industries
\n\tExperience in a newly formed or merged studio environment<\/p>\n
Behavioural Profile<\/p>\n
\tHighly structured and disciplined
\n\tDetail-obsessed but commercially aware
\n\tStrong ownership and accountability
\n\tThrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
\n\tBalances control with flexibility
\n\tComfortable building structure where none exists<\/p>\n
What Success Looks Like<\/p>\n
\tThe Head of Creative has full operational visibility of all work in flight
\n\tCampaigns delivered consistently on time with minimal friction
\n\tCreative resources optimally utilised
\n\tStakeholders trust the process and adhere to briefing discipline
\n\tThe studio runs as a coherent system, with clear visibility of capacity
\n\tFreelance resources managed to the same standard as permanent staff<\/p>\n
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