Knovia is a values-led organisation focused on delivering impact, growth, and positive change through collaboration and continuous improvement. We are committed to providing a professional, inclusive, and supportive environment where colleagues, learners, and stakeholders are valued.
Our culture encourages creative, solution-focused thinking and a proactive, can‑do approach.
We value integrity, professionalism, and confidence in decision-making, while supporting colleagues to work strategically, think differently, and drive meaningful change.
At Knovia, teamwork and development are central to how we operate. We support continuous professional development and empower people to learn, grow, and contribute to shared success.
Salary: National apprenticeship wage
Location: Bournemouth, Station Approach, Ashley Rd, Bournemouth, BH1 4NB
Hours: 36.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday)
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Colleague Services Coordinator to join our Colleague Services team. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their career who is keen to develop within a supportive People function while completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
You will play a key role in delivering an outstanding colleague and visitor experience, acting as the first point of contact at our Bournemouth centre. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers, you will support the smooth day-to-day running of the site, facilities, and colleague services, while role-modelling our core values in everything you do.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a professional and welcoming front-of-house service for learners, colleagues, and visitors
* Act as the first point of contact for reception enquiries, directing calls and visitors appropriately
* Coordinate maintenance, service contracts, and external suppliers, including cleaning, waste, fire safety, and facilities repairs
* Maintain accurate records in line with company policies and procedures
* Support new colleagues with onboarding, including welcome packs, ID badges, and equipment
* Produce and issue ID badges for colleagues and learners
* Book travel, accommodation, meeting rooms, and refreshments as required
* Support the wider Business Services and People teams with general administrative tasks
* Arrange and manage incoming and outgoing post and parcel deliveries
* Order stationery, uniform, consumables, and office equipment in line with DSE requirements
* Carry out Health and Safety tasks, including fire alarm testing and maintaining risk assessments
* Assist with raising purchase orders and coordinating suppliers
* Act as a named key holder, with occasional responsibility for opening and closing the academy
* Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection, safeguarding, and Health & Safety requirements
* Proactively promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people
* Maintain your own continuous professional development record
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* Experience in a business administration, customer service, or front-of-house environment, gained through work, education, or community settings
* Confident using IT systems for email, data entry, and document management, with working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Understanding of internal customer service and how support functions work within an organisation
* Awareness of confidentiality, GDPR, and data protection requirements
* Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
* Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a busy environment
* Ability to handle enquiries calmly, manage expectations, and follow through on requests
* Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
* Comfortable handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
* Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly to new systems and processes
* A collaborative team player who is willing to learn, take feedback, and support the wider Colleague Services and People teams
Other information
We have a number of benefits available and all colleagues benefit from our standard benefits including;
Generous Annual Leave: 21 days, increasing with length of service, plus a holiday purchase scheme
Holiday Benefits: 3 Knovia Days for our operational December closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays
Extra Day Off: Enjoy an additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Paid Volunteering Leave: Up to 3 days of paid leave for volunteering opportunities and corporate conscience initiatives
Perkbox: Access to a wide range of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools
Recognition and Long Service Awards: Celebrating the milestones and contributions of our colleagues
All colleagues must adhere to our internal information security, data protection policies alongside all other policies and procedures.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role.
To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team.
Knovia is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and we implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are also committed to promoting equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.
Please note: We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, therefore this role may close earlier than expected.