About Kia UK
Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest ranges of models across multiple vehicle segments and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2024. With 190 Kia Dealers across the country, Kia is known for its advanced electrified products and technology of tomorrow, today.
Social Media Assistant
Undergraduate Placement Year (2026-27) • Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time)
The Role
The Social Media Assistant provides support to the Social Media Lead and Brand Communications team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business.
Responsibilities Include
* Contribute to the creation of social media marketing material, ensuring a high level of quality and alignment with wider marketing activity.
* Act as a central point of contact for Social, liaising with agency partners and internal stakeholders on projects.
* Support the Social Media Lead across Kia’s social activity including quarterly campaigns, content review, influencer management and photoshoot planning.
* Lead on performance reporting, gathering results and insights from relevant platforms and stakeholders to supply to senior leadership and the wider global organisation.
* Assist with managing large budgets, reconciling against marketing activity.
* Liaise with other marketing teams (such as Web, CRM, Events, Fleet and Product), as well as various agencies to ensure consistency of process and clear outputs.
The Team
The Marketing team is run with a high-performance culture, and you will be fully supported throughout your internship with us. You will gain experience, knowledge and technical skill to set you up for a successful career. Kia values talent and has a track record of hiring interns after degree completion.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
* Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Marketing, Digital Media or Business-related subject)
* Able to work effectively within a team and independently
* Passionate and hard-working, open to developing knowledge and skills
* Proactive, taking the initiative to develop fresh approaches and new ideas
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A high level of attention to detail
* A creative mindset with a grounded approach
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation and data skills
We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what we’ve outlined.
The Benefits
* Flexible working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote)
* Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance from £85/month)
* Onsite lunch provided by an onsite chef
* Private Medical Care (Vitality)
* Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs onsite
* Private Dental Care (Denplan)
* Pension with enhanced employer contribution
* Life Assurance
* Critical Illness Protection
* 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Wellness benefits including free eye tests and mental health support
* Financial guidance and support
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free weekly yoga, football and badminton clubs
* Onsite amenities such as pool tables, dart board and massage chairs
* Charity involvement opportunities
* Birthday vouchers and social events
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames with on-site parking and EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building; please request any accessibility support you require.
Interview Process
Step 1: CV review
Step 2: Teams interview
Step 3: Face-to-face interview
We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments as needed. For adjustments or support, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk.
Equal opportunity: Kia is committed to employing the best-qualified people and providing equal opportunity for advancement, promotion and training.
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