Overview
Placement Year: Brand Communications Assistant (2026-27)
Kia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industry’s largest range of models across multiple vehicle segments. Kia has 190 dealers across the country and is recognised for its electrified products and innovative technology, including the EV6, EV9 and EV3. Kia UK has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work.
The Brand Communications Assistant provides support to the Brand Communications team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business.
Responsibilities Include
* Act as the central point of contact for the Brand Communications team, serving as the first port of call for other departments and our agency partners.
* Contribute to the creation of national and dealer marketing communication materials including TV, radio, cinema, outdoor, digital, social, POS, and more.
* Support the Brand Communications Manager and Marketing Executive in new model launch campaigns and quarterly sales programmes.
* Lead on performance reporting, gathering results and insights from relevant 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 (Web, CRM, Events, Fleet, Product) and various agencies to ensure consistency of process and outputs.
The Team
The Marketing team operates with a high-performance culture, collaboration and clear communication. The team invests in its employees and has hired former interns after completion of their degree.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
* Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Business or Marketing)
* 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 solutions
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A high level of attention to detail
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation skills
We recognise that there are many ways to meet our requirements and 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 Chef – free lunch every day
* Private Medical Care (Vitality) with annual health checks and free flu jabs onsite
* Private Dental Care (Denplan, £0 excess)
* 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 via the financial hub
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave (up to 6 months full pay)
* Enhanced Paternity Leave
* Onsite activities such as yoga, football, badminton; pool tables and massage chairs
* Opportunities to get involved with charity partners
* Birthday Vouchers and company celebrations
(If you need adjustments for your application process, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk.)
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames. On-site parking is available and there is step-free access throughout the building. Please request any accessibility support you may need.
Interview Process
Step 1: CV review
Step 2: Teams interview
Step 3: Face-to-face interview
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require adjustments, please contact ggregory@kia.co.uk. We are committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
Seniority level: Internship
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Automotive
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