Traffic Manager

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The Traffic Manager at ITG plays a crucial role in the efficient planning and execution of projects across the agency. Acting as the central point of communication, you will be responsible for overseeing project workflows and ensuring that resources are allocated effectively, delivering projects on time and within budget.

As an empathetic Traffic Manager, you'll have a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insight that will enable you to unite our creative teams and help us produce fantastic projects.

Your enthusiasm for problem-solving will shine through as you engage with every aspect of the project. You'll be collaborating with client services and key stakeholders across the business to ensure everything runs smoothly.

This role will require someone to travel to the clients office in Bracknell as well as ITG's office in London 1-2 times every two weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, prioritise, and schedule incoming projects to the creative team while maintaining a clear understanding of client needs.
• Collaborate with account management and creative teams to establish timelines and ensure smooth workflow between departments.
• Monitor project progression, address any roadblocks, and facilitate communication among team members and stakeholders.
• Oversee resource allocation and ensure that the right talent is assigned to each project based on skillset and availability.
• Maintain project documentation and follow up on deadlines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure they are met.

Success in this role requires:

• An ability to think critically and strategically to address project challenges proactively.
• Strong organisational skills to juggle multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• An excellent capacity for communication, ensuring all team members are aligned and informed.
• A collaborative spirit that fosters teamwork and positive relationships across departments.

Requirements

• Proven experience in project management or traffic management within an agency or creative environment.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information to various stakeholders.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
• A keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• A positive attitude and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on results.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Project Management) is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits

Work's a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays - we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
• Annual Wellbeing Day - enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme - helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan - claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options - spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings - through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme - our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day - we're all about giving back... and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme - know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme - giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave - support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.