Brand Communications Assistant (Undergraduate Placement Year 2027-28) at Kia UK in Walton-on-Thames

Job Overview

Kia UK is recruiting a Brand Communications Assistant for its 2027-28 undergraduate placement year, based at its Walton-on-Thames head office. The role sits within the Brand Communications team and is built to give a placement student broad exposure to how a national automotive brand plans and delivers marketing campaigns across channels including TV, radio, cinema, outdoor, digital, social and point-of-sale.

The placement student will act as a central point of contact for the Brand Communications team, support new model launch campaigns and quarterly sales programmes, and take on performance reporting and budget reconciliation work. It’s a well-rounded introduction to brand marketing operations for students studying a business or marketing-related degree.

About Kia UK

Kia UK distributes one of the industry’s widest vehicle ranges through more than 190 dealerships nationwide and ranked among the UK’s most popular car brands in 2025. The company has been named a UK Best Workplace by Great Place To Work in recent years, with further recognition for wellbeing, development and support for women in the workplace, and continues expanding its fully electric model range as part of its sustainable mobility strategy.

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact for the Brand Communications team for other departments and agency partners
• Contribute to national and dealer marketing communication materials across TV, radio, cinema, outdoor, digital, social and point-of-sale
• Support the Brand Communications Manager and Marketing Executive on new model launch campaigns and quarterly sales programmes
• Lead on performance reporting, gathering results and insights from stakeholders for senior leadership and the wider global organisation
• Assist with managing large budgets and reconciling spend against marketing activity
• Liaise with other marketing teams (Web, CRM, Events, Fleet, Product) and agencies to ensure consistent process and clear outputs

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Studying a relevant degree, such as Business or Marketing, ideally a 4-year sandwich course with a placement year

Professional Experience

• No prior professional marketing experience mandated; the placement is structured as a development role

Technical Skills

• Good organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Language Skills

• Not specified beyond fluent business English

Other Qualifications

• Able to work effectively both within a team and independently
• Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to develop fresh approaches

Salary

Not publicly specified by the employer.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer. As part of the application, candidates are asked to confirm their Right to Work in the UK.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through Kia UK’s HireHive careers portal, where candidates confirm their placement-year course status and Right to Work in the UK. The recruitment process runs in three stages: CV review, video interview, and an assessment centre held at Kia UK’s Walton-on-Thames head office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of degree is Kia UK looking for?

A Business, Marketing or related degree is preferred, ideally as part of a 4-year sandwich course that includes a placement year, though the company welcomes applications even where a candidate’s background doesn’t exactly match.

What will I actually be doing day-to-day?

The role spans campaign support across multiple marketing channels, performance reporting, budget reconciliation, and acting as a liaison point between the Brand Communications team, other marketing functions and external agencies.

Is hybrid working available?

Yes, the listing includes hybrid working with two days a week remote as part of the benefits package.

What does the interview process involve?

Three stages: an initial CV review, a video interview, and an assessment centre held in person at Kia UK’s Walton-on-Thames head office.

Will I need a full driving licence for this placement?

A driving licence was not listed as a requirement for this particular role, unlike some of Kia UK’s other placement positions that involve travel.

Does Kia UK support candidates who need adjustments during recruitment?

Yes, the company states it welcomes reasonable adjustment requests to help candidates fully participate in the interview process.

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