Welcome to Kia UK!
About Us
Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, contributing to it being the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2025. With more than 190 Kia dealerships across the country, Kia is now widely known for its advanced electrified products offering the technology of tomorrow, today.
Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and ever-evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no less than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK, a positive step towards becoming a leading global sustainable mobility solutions provider.
People are central to Kia UK and every day is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. This was recognised with Kia UK named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work, and also ranked in the 2025 Best Workplaces for Women. Kia employees reported positively on areas such as working atmosphere, trust in management, corporate strategy, pride in working for the company, benefits, facilities and much more!
The Role - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Open to Job Share applications)
Summary
2026 promises to be another exciting year for Kia as we launch a number of new high-profile products including the recently revealed EV2. To provide additional administrative support through a period of numerous vehicle launches and increased regulatory requirements, we're seeking a conscientious and organised individual(s) to help ensure we meet our product compliance obligations.
We're excited to offer this opportunity to join our dynamic and high-performing Product team on a 12 month fixed term basis as Product Compliance Assistant. In this role, you'll be responsible for the timely submission of documentation to technical agencies and meticulous administration of compliance documents.
We're seeking someone who is:
· Analytical and process-driven
· Methodical, with a keen eye for detail
· Reliable and dependable
· Able to uphold standards, even when working to tight deadlines
Main Responsibilities
1. Provide administrative support for the National Type Approval (NTA) process, working with KHQ, KEU, HMETC and colleagues at HMUK and GMUK to ensure KUK is fully compliant with all regulatory requirements and achieves the best position for KUK.
2. Assist the Product Compliance Manager to optimise KUK’s competitive performance in insurance criteria and safety issues by building and maintaining strong relationships with KHQ, KEU and HMETC as well as with external bodies such as Thatcham.
3. Work collaboratively with relevant product specialist/manager to manage the process of updating new vehicles on Thatcham Plaza system.
4. Support the KUK homologation process, including the timely receipt and checking of Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) documents in close collaboration with KHQ, KEU and other KUK teams. Submit documentation to VCA for GB Type Approval.
5. Monitor industry trends to deliver insightful analysis and reporting, in partnership with KHQ and KEU colleagues, in the context of Government regulations and policy.
6. Administer the end-of-life process for vehicle disposal, working with Press & PR, Training, Events, Supply Chain and other departments as required, to ensure vehicles are disposed of at end of life, and building/maintaining relationship with recycling/disposal providers.
7. Provide administrative support for the management of pre-production vehicles. Work with relevant product specialist and managers to ensure timely disposal of vehicle when no longer required or at end of life.
8. Stay up to date with upcoming KUK portfolio plans and changes to ensure new vehicles are live on all relevant systems ahead of start of sales.
9. Maintain knowledge and awareness of technical developments within the motor industry and communicate these where appropriate.
Skills
10. Ability to build working relationship with regulatory bodies including VCA, DfT and Thatcham.
11. Business analysis, planning and data processing skills.
12. Numerate and PC literate.
13. Excellent negotiation, presentation and inter-personal skills.
14. Must be self-disciplined, self-motivated, and confident.
15. Must display a high standard of personal presentation.
16. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
17. Experience, enthusiasm, and a keen interest in the automotive industry.
Experience
18. Automotive, homologation or regulatory experience beneficial.
19. Organisation and maintenance of physical and electronic filing systems.
20. Familiarity with online form submissions and document uploads.
Job Share
We welcome applications from candidates interested in a job share, with example work patterns including Monday–Friday 9:00–13:30, 13:00–17:30, Monday–Wednesday 9:00–17:30, or Thursday–Friday 9:00–17:30. If you are interested in a job share, please indicate which shift pattern you wish to be considered for.
We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
The Benefits
Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £90/month)
Onsite Chef at head office > free lunch
Private Medical Care (Vitality)
Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs
Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess)
Pension with enhanced employer contribution
Income Protection & life Assurance
Critical Illness Protection
24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Wellness benefits including cycle to work scheme, free eye tests, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders and more
Financial hub providing free financial guidance and support
Work from anywhere for one week a year
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay)
Enhanced Paternity Leave (up to 4 weeks full pay)
Free weekly yoga, football, and badminton clubs whilst onsite at UK head quarters
Pool tables, dart board, and massage chairs whilst onsite at UK head quarters
Opportunity to get involved & give back via our charity partners
Birthday Vouchers
Celebrations such as our Spring Ball, Christmas events, Social Club and much more!
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, just a 5 minute walk from the station. We also have plenty of on-site parking for drivers, including EV charging ports.
There is step-free access throughout the building, but please let us know if you require any additional accessibility support and we will cater to your needs as best we can.
Interview Process
Step 1: CV review
Step 2: Teams Interview
Step 3: Face to Face Interview & Presentation at Head Office