Traffic Manager

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.
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- Department
- Roastery
- Locations
- The Roastery, Porthleven, Cornwall
- Employment level
- Professionals
- End Date
- 02 November, 2025
- Contract Type
- Permanent, Full Time
- Salary
- £42,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
About Origin Coffee
Origin is one of Europe’s leading speciality coffee roasters and we are proud of it. For over 20 years, we’ve been building direct relationships with the world’s most progressive coffee producers, roasting with precision, and championing better coffee experiences at every stage.
But we are more than just great coffee. We’re a certified B Corp, a creative force, and a values-led business that believes in doing things correctly from sustainability and sourcing to design, people, and partnerships. Our community is built on substance, not slogans, and we collaborate with those who share our commitment to quality, purpose, and the long game.
How we work at Origin
Everyone at Origin is expected to:
- Act with integrity, fairness, and respect in all interactions.
- Collaborate across teams, sharing knowledge and ideas.
- Take ownership and deliver high-quality work.
- Stay curious and open to learning.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and positive workplace.