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Join the Frontline Group — Making the Complex Simple
Frontline Group is made up of three dynamic business units—Frontline Distribution Solutions, Frontline Retail Solutions, and Gold Key Media—supported by key enabling functions. United by our mission to ’Make the Complex Simple’, we’re the UK’s leading retail sales, marketing, and distribution company, with a strong presence in publishing and home entertainment.
Who We Work With
We partner with iconic UK magazine publishers, representing titles like Radio Times, Good Housekeeping, TV Choice, Heat, Top Gear, Grazia, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Empire, National Geographic, and many more.
We also work with major film studios to manage DVD distribution in grocery retail: and run the book category for retailers such as Morrisons and Waitrose. We are currently expanding into additional categories such as music, collectables and other exciting products. At Gold Key Media we work closely with key venues such as four and five star hotels, airport lounges and world famous events internationally.
What We Do
We collaborate with UK and international retailers, wholesalers, and supply chain partners to deliver on our clients’ commercial goals with the vision to be the most valued Distribution and Retailsolutions partner. Through Gold Key Media, we also manage premium brand placements across global events, travel hubs, and hospitality venues.
Who We Are
Jointly owned by Bauer Media and Immediate Media Company (Hubert Burda Media), Frontline Group offers career opportunities across a wide range of business areas. We’re passionate about developing talent and have a strong track record of helping our people grow and thrive.
Our Culture
Our teams are made up of trusted industry professionals. We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Our I ACT values—Impact, Ambition, Collaboration, and Trust—drive sustainable performance, business growth, continuous innovation, and a happy work environment.
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About the Role

If you have strong numeracy skills, exceptional attention to detail, and thrive in a busy, deadline-driven setting, this could be a great next step in your career.
This is a key administrative role requiring strong numeracy skills and exceptional attention to detail, supporting the Buyer across the News & Magazines category in a fast paced commercial environment.
You will play an important role in ensuring retail activity runs smoothly and accurately, while supporting sales growth across the category. Responsibilities include administration, coordination, and reporting, with a strong focus on right first time accuracy across systems, supplier income, range activity, and retail plans. Strong numeracy skills are essential to success in this role and will be assessed during the recruitment process.
You’ll work closely with suppliers, retailers, and internal stakeholders playing an important part in the management of new titles, supplier income, range communications, and in-store activity, ensuring high standards of accuracy and organisation at all times.
We offer informal hybrid working, with a minimum of attendance at the Peterborough office every Tuesday.


Job Opportunity

*Manage new titles, ensuring systems are kept up to date with precise and accurate data
*Administer supplier income, maintaining accurate and timely reporting
*Communicate new ranges and plans clearly to relevant stakeholders
*Liaise with external agencies to approve and check POS activity, ensuring accuracy
*Support the Buyer with trade spend, retail reporting and ad hoc projects
*Build and maintain strong supplier relationships with a "right first time" approach
*Track products in competitive outlets
*Work closely with finance and other internal teams
*Managing key relationships with retailers, suppliers and wholesalers.


Company Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
*28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
*Contributory pension, including life assurance, and income protection
*Informal hybrid working arrangements, combining in-office and remote/home working.
*Additional leave: 2 paid volunteering days per year and family-friendly policy
*Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme
*On-site gym and parking at Stuart House, Peterborough
*Reward Gateway scheme – Smart Spending App
*Salary-sacrifice options including private medical insurance, car scheme, and holiday purchase scheme
*Learning and development opportunities
*Executive coaching and mentoring available to all colleagues


Essential Skills

*Strong numeracy skills (essential and assessed at interview)
*Excellent attention to detail, with a right first time mindset
*Reliable timekeeping with the ability to meet deadlines effectively
*Confident working with a wide range of stakeholders
*Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills
*A collaborative mindset, focused on win