Placement Year: Brand Communications Assistant (2026-27)
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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 offering the technology of tomorrow, today. Award-winning products include the fully electric EV6, the 2024 World Car of the Year, the EV9, and the 2025 World Car of the Year, the all-new electric compact SUV the EV3.
Kia UK has consistently grown for over 30 years, supported by bold design, quality products and evolving customer service. By 2027, the brand aims to offer no fewer than nine fully electric vehicles in the UK. Kia is recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces 2025 by Great Place To Work, and also ranked in the 2025 Best Workplaces for Development & Wellbeing.
The Role
The Brand Communications Assistant provides support to the Brand Communication team and helps facilitate 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, being 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 much 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 (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 operates with a high-performance culture, collaboration, and clear communication. You will be fully supported throughout your internship and gain valuable experience, knowledge and technical skills to support your career. Previous interns have been hired after completing their degree.
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
* Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Business or Marketing 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 solutions.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* A positive, can-do attitude
* A high level of attention to detail
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Good organisation skills
We recognise there may be multiple ways to meet our requirements. We encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don’t exactly match what’s outlined.
The Benefits
* Adaptable working hours (core hours between 10:00am-3:00pm)
* Hybrid working (up to 2 days a week remote working pro rata)
* Employee Car Scheme (car lease + insurance all included from £85/month)
* Onsite chef and free lunch every day
* Private Medical Care (Vitality)
* Annual Health Checks and free flu jabs offered 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
* Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
* Enhanced Paternity Leave
* Wellness and recreational activities onsite
* Charity involvement opportunities and celebratory events
Location/Travel
The Kia UK Head Office is based in Walton-on-Thames, with onsite parking and EV charging ports. There is step-free access throughout the building; please contact us for any accessibility support you require.
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 to facilitate your interview, please reach out so we can discuss arrangements that support your participation and showcase your skills.
Equal Opportunity
At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and providing equal opportunity for advancement and training, without discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
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