Brand Communications Assistant (Undergraduate Placement Year 2027-28)

targetjobs UK; Walton-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Onsite chef

Private medical care

Annual health check

Pension contributions

Employee car scheme

Social events

Charity involvement

Job summary

Kia UK invites applications for a Brand Communications Intern at our Walton-on-Thames head office. The role supports the Brand Communications team and helps drive national and dealer marketing activities while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced automotive environment.

You will work with cross-functional teams, contribute to campaigns, and learn how we measure performance to inform leadership and strategy. This internship offers hybrid working and exposure to a forward-looking brand.

Qualifications

• Studying a relevant degree (e.g. Business or Marketing).
• Able to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Proactive and eager to develop knowledge and skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact for the Brand Communications team and agency partners.
• Assist in creating national and dealer marketing communications across TV, radio, cinema, outdoor, digital and social.
• Support campaigns for new model launches and quarterly sales programmes.
• Lead on performance reporting, gathering insights for senior leadership.
• Assist with budgeting and reconciling marketing activity.
• Liaise with Web, CRM, Events, Fleet and Product teams and agencies to ensure consistency.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Proactive

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Business or Marketing related degree

Job description

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 2024, 2025 and 2026 by Great Place To Work, and also ranked in the 2025 & 2026 Best Workplaces for Women, Development, Wellbeing, and Manufacturing, Production & Transportation. 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

The Brand Communications Assistant provides support to the Brand Communication 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, 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 is run with a high-performance culture, operating with genuine collaboration, clear communication, setting high standards and leading by example. We invest heavily in our employees, and you will be fully supported throughout your internship with us. You will gain a huge amount of experience, knowledge and technical skill to set you up for a successful career, and we pride ourselves on retaining great talent – in fact, we have hired several previous interns after they have completed the final year of their degree.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• Studying a relevant degree (e.g. a 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 high level of attention to detail.
• A positive, can-do attitude.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation skills.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working (2 days a week remote working)
• Employee car scheme
• Onsite chef (free lunch every day)
• Private medical care & annual health check
• Private dental care
• Income protection, critical illness protection & life assurance
• Pension with significant employer contribution
• Social events (Christmas Ball, Staff Summer Event and other socials) and weekly sports clubs
• Opportunity to get involved with our charity partners

Location

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: Video Interview
• Step 3: Assessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-Thames

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We understand that every candidate is unique, and we welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can fully participate in our interview process. If you require any adjustments or support to facilitate your interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are happy to discuss your needs and make arrangements that support your participation to best showcase your skills and qualifications.

At Kia, we are committed to employing the best-qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and thereby not discriminating against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.