Business Analyst - Network Development (Undergraduate Placement Year 2027-28)

Welcome to Kia UK! 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 Network Development Business Analyst provides support to the Network Development team and facilitates the smooth operation of the department, contributing to the long-term growth of the business. Actively engaging in ongoing projects and supporting them with innovative ideas for enhanced outcomes. Joining in and contributing to cross functional project teams. Completing project documentation and reports. Collecting, managing, and presenting key data for improvement activities. Identifying and suggesting opportunities for business improvement. Encouraged to work with other departments to achieve your objectives and develop your learning and skill set. The Team The Network Development team is a key link between Kia UK and its network of 190 franchised Dealers. Our Dealer network act as the primary link between Kia and its customers. The main activities of the team include managing improvements to the network, encouraging investment, as well as monitoring and reviewing Dealer operational performance, profitability and Customer Experience to achieve wider business objectives. With Customer Quality at the heart of Kia’s mission: to create space for people to get inspired and time to bring their ideas to life . Consumers no longer just want a great product; they expect a great experience and as a Network Development Business Analyst you will be contributing to all of these functions to ensure our Dealer Partners are delivering an exceptional customer experience. In the Network Development Business Analyst role you’ll work with all commercial and operational departments within Kia UK, together with our Dealer partners, European HQ and key suppliers. About You The…