About UsKia UK is a leading automotive brand offering one of the industrylargest range of models across multiple vehicle segments, and was the fourth most popular UK car brand in 2023. 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. Spearheading this charge are award-winning products including the fully electric EV6 Kiafirst dedicated electric vehicle and the pioneering EV9.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 UKBest WorkplacesGreat Place To Workand also ranked in the 2024 Best Workplacesfor Women and Wellbeing. 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 moreThe RoleThe 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 TeamThe 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 fact, we have hired several previous interns after they have completed the final year of their degree.About YouThe 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.We recognise that there may be a number of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications donexactly match what weoutlined in the role description. If you think you could be a good fit for this role, welove to hear from youThe Benefitssalary24 days annual leave Bank HolidaysHybrid working (2 days a week remote working)Employee car schemeOnsite chef (free lunch every day)Private medical care & annual health checkPrivate dental careIncome protection, critical illness protection & life assurancePension with significant employer contributionSocial events (Spring Ball, Christmas events, social activities) and weekly sports clubsOpportunity to get involved with our charity partnersThe LocationThe 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 ProcessCV reviewVideo InterviewAssessment Centre at our Head Office in Walton-On-ThamesWe 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 (lwardkia.co.uk). 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.