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United Kingdom · Knowledge management · Entry Level (0-2 years)

Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate

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  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toManager, Organisational Learning & KM
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Junior Learning Administrator · Knowledge Base Assistant · LMS Support Specialist · Training Programme Coordinator

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The qualifications matched to this job

Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (RQF) Focus Awards Limited · Level 3 · covers 3 of 10 standards
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) Training Qualifications UK Ltd · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards
CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 3 Diploma for Waste Supervisor CIWM · Level 3 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

Provide learning opportunities for colleagues Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (RQF)
Support learning and development within own area of responsibility TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)

The future skills this job leans on

AI Fluency working with AI as a thinking partner
Data Fluency turning numbers into a decision
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  2. Support learning and development within own area of responsibility Training Qualifications UK Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 3
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2AI and this work

Will AI change your work as a Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate?

Nobody can say exactly how. Here is what this job is being asked for next, and where to start.

The new skill this role is being asked for

  • Basic AI Prompt Engineering
Why each one is rising

The future skills this job leans on

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3What this role really is

This entry-level role involves keeping learning programmes running smoothly and the knowledge base tidy and up to date.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Cornerstone OnDemand / Docebo (LMS) Basic

Uploading new courses, managing user enrollments, pulling standard completion reports, troubleshooting basic access issues for learners.

Confluence / Notion (Knowledge Base) Intermediate

Creating and formatting new knowledge articles, applying templates, managing basic permissions, ensuring content adheres to style guides.

Articulate Rise 360 / Camtasia Basic

Making minor edits to existing e-learning modules (e.g., updating text, replacing an image), creating simple screen-capture tutorials for internal processes.

Slack / MS Teams Intermediate

Communicating with team members, sharing files, organising quick discussions, managing project channels, setting up virtual meetings.

Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP) Intermediate

Cleaning and analysing learner data exported from the LMS, creating basic completion and satisfaction reports, managing simple data sets.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Content Publication (LMS/KB) Execute publication following strict guidelines; requires review and approval from a senior team member before going live. Independently publish routine content; complex or strategic content requires peer review. Approve and publish all content within their workstream; define publication guidelines for junior staff.
Training Programme Scheduling Schedule sessions based on pre-approved calendar and resources; escalate conflicts. Optimise scheduling for efficiency within a programme; propose minor adjustments to resources. Approve programme schedules and resource allocation; resolve major conflicts.
User Support & Issue Resolution Resolve basic 'how-to' queries using documented FAQs; escalate any technical issues or complex requests. Troubleshoot and resolve most common technical and access issues; identify patterns for process improvement. Define support processes; act as escalation point for complex user issues; make decisions on system workarounds.
Report Generation Generate standard reports using existing templates; ensure data accuracy. Customise reports based on stakeholder needs; provide initial interpretation of data trends. Define reporting requirements and KPIs; present insights and recommendations to leadership.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Content Upload Accuracy
Percentage of learning modules or knowledge articles uploaded and configured correctly on the first attempt.
Target · 98% accuracy

Out of 50 new articles uploaded in a month, only one had a broken link or incorrect tag, hitting 98% accuracy.

Training Session Scheduling & Logistics
Number of training sessions scheduled and supported without any logistical errors (e.g., wrong room, missing invites, tech issues).
Target · 95% error-free sessions

You organised 20 virtual training sessions in a quarter, and only one had a minor issue with a forgotten calendar invite, meaning 19 were flawless.

Report Delivery Timeliness
Percentage of routine learning or knowledge usage reports delivered on time to internal stakeholders.
Target · 100% on-time delivery

All 10 weekly LMS completion reports were sent out by Monday morning, as expected, for the entire month.

Knowledge Article Formatting Compliance
Percentage of new or updated knowledge articles that fully comply with our internal style guide and formatting standards.
Target · 95% compliance

You reviewed 30 articles and found only one that missed a heading style or had an incorrect image size, hitting our target.

Proactive Problem Spotting
Identifying potential issues with learning programmes or knowledge base content before they become bigger problems.
  • You flag a broken link in a course before a learner complains. You notice an outdated policy in the knowledge base and ask a senior colleague about it. You suggest a small improvement to a process you've been asked to follow.
Team Collaboration & Support
How well you work with and support the wider Learning & Knowledge Management team.
  • You're quick to offer help when a colleague is swamped. You ask clarifying questions to make sure you understand tasks fully. You share useful information you've found that might help others. You take feedback well and apply it.
Learning Agility
Your ability to quickly grasp new systems, processes, and concepts related to organisational learning and knowledge management.
  • You pick up new software tools quickly after initial training. You ask thoughtful questions about 'why' we do things a certain way. You can apply a new formatting rule to different types of content without constant reminders. You show you've learned from previous mistakes.
Attention to Detail
Your thoroughness in ensuring content is accurate, well-formatted, and free from errors.
  • You double-check every link in a learning module before publishing. You spot a typo in a knowledge article that others missed. You ensure all required metadata tags are applied correctly to content. You notice when a calendar invite has the wrong time zone.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Making Things Run Smoothly

You get a real kick out of seeing a training session go off without a hitch or knowing that a colleague easily found the exact knowledge article they needed. You enjoy tidying up messy data or organising content so it's logical and easy to access.

After uploading a complex new learning module, you test all the links and quizzes, and it all works perfectly. You feel a sense of satisfaction knowing it's ready for learners.

Learning New Systems & Processes

You're keen to get hands-on with new software, figure out how different platforms connect, and understand the 'behind the scenes' of how learning and knowledge are managed in a big organisation. You enjoy the process of mastering a new tool.

You're given access to a new reporting dashboard and spend some time exploring its features, figuring out how to pull different data points, even before you're formally asked to.

Supporting a Team's Success

You feel good knowing your work frees up senior colleagues to focus on more strategic tasks. You enjoy being the reliable person who ensures the groundwork is always solid, contributing directly to the team's overall goals.

You take on all the administrative tasks for a new onboarding programme, allowing the Instructional Designer to focus solely on content creation, knowing the logistics are handled.

What frustrates people
  • Repetitive tasks: You'll be doing similar things often, like uploading content or scheduling.
  • Limited autonomy: Most decisions will be made by your manager or senior colleagues.
  • Chasing information: Sometimes you'll need to follow up with busy SMEs for content or approvals.
  • Technical glitches: Learning platforms aren't always perfect, and you'll deal with user issues.
  • Strict guidelines: You'll need to stick to specific formatting and process rules.
What this role does not give you
  • Strategic decision-making authority from the outset.
  • Leading large-scale projects independently.
  • Direct management of other team members.
  • A fast track to highly creative or conceptual work without foundational experience.

8Who you work with

This role ensures the foundational elements of our organisational learning and knowledge sharing are robust. It directly impacts employee onboarding efficiency, continuous professional development, and the overall ability for colleagues to self-serve information, which ultimately saves time and reduces reliance on direct support. Get it right, and everyone's day is a bit easier. Get it wrong, and you're adding friction to people's work.

Inside the business
  • Learning & Development Team
  • Knowledge Management Specialists
  • HR Business Partners
  • Internal Communications Team
  • IT Support (for platform issues)
  • Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Outside the business
  • Learning Platform Vendors (e.g., Cornerstone OnDemand support)
  • Content Providers (e.g., LinkedIn Learning support)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to tasks.
  • Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • A genuine interest in learning and development, and how knowledge is shared within an organisation.
  • The ability to follow detailed instructions and adhere to established processes.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Data Visualisation in Excel/Power BI

Simply pulling data isn't enough anymore; we need to tell a story with it. Being able to create clear, impactful charts and dashboards will help communicate the value of learning and knowledge efforts to a wider audience.

Dashboard Design Principles · Chart Selection · Data Storytelling · Interactive Elements

  • This week: Watch a few YouTube tutorials on advanced Excel charting or an introduction to Power BI.
  • This month: Try to recreate one of our existing reports in Excel using more dynamic charts or a simple dashboard layout.
  • Month 2: Take an online course on Power BI basics, focusing on connecting to data sources and building simple visualisations.
  • Month 3: Propose an improved visualisation for one of our regular reports to your manager.

Quick win: Experiment with different chart types in Excel for your daily reports. See if you can make them clearer or more engaging without changing the data.

Basic SCORM/xAPI Understanding

These are the technical standards that allow learning content to 'talk' to our LMS and track learner progress. While you won't be building content to these standards yet, understanding them will be crucial for troubleshooting and ensuring content compatibility.

SCORM (Sharable Content Object Reference Model) · xAPI (Experience API / Tin Can API) · LMS-Content Communication · Troubleshooting SCORM Packages

  • This week: Read an introductory article on 'What is SCORM?' and 'What is xAPI?'
  • This month: Ask a senior colleague to explain how we use SCORM/xAPI with our current content and LMS.
  • Month 2: Participate in a vendor webinar or online tutorial about content publishing standards.
  • Month 3: Help test a new piece of SCORM content on the LMS and document any issues you find.

Quick win: When you're uploading new content, pay attention to whether it's a SCORM package or just a regular document. Ask why that matters.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Attend industry webinars on learning technologies or knowledge management best practices (many are free!).
  • Join online communities or forums for L&D or KM professionals to see what others are discussing.
  • Read articles and blogs from reputable sources in the learning and knowledge space (e.g., Learning Technologies, Training Industry).
  • Take advantage of internal training opportunities on our specific platforms (LMS, knowledge base).

12The rising capability

The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Basic AI Prompt Engineering

AI is already here, and it's making content creation and analysis much faster. Learning to 'talk' to AI effectively will be a game-changer for drafting content, summarising notes, and even finding information.

  • Clear Instruction Giving
  • Context Provision
  • Output Validation
  • Iterative Prompting

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Instructional Design Basics
  • Knowledge Management Principles
  • Learning Measurement (Level 1)
  • Content Curation & Organisation

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Organisational skills, scheduling, basic reporting, managing multiple tasks, attention to detail, professional communication.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently manages complex schedules without errors.
    • Proactively identifies and solves administrative bottlenecks.
    • Demonstrates strong proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
    • Is often the 'go-to' person for colleagues needing help with systems or finding information.
  2. 2

    Customer Service Representative

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Problem-solving, clear communication (written and verbal), patience, troubleshooting, understanding user needs, documenting solutions.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistently achieves high customer satisfaction scores.
    • Effectively resolves complex customer queries and escalations.
    • Can clearly articulate technical solutions to non-technical users.
    • Shows initiative in improving customer-facing documentation or processes.
  3. 3

    Recent Graduate (various disciplines)

    0-1 year (post-graduation)

    Skills to master

    • Structured thinking, research skills, project support, data analysis basics, adapting academic skills to a corporate environment.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Achieved strong academic results, especially in projects requiring organisation and research.
    • Actively participated in extracurricular activities demonstrating teamwork or leadership.
    • Has completed internships or part-time roles requiring administrative support or data handling.
    • Demonstrates a clear passion for learning, technology, or knowledge sharing.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This role can lead to senior learning design or knowledge management work, and later to managing a team or leading strategy across learning and knowledge systems.

The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

The record names a next step, but the catalogue has no page for it yet:

  • Instructional Designer / Knowledge Specialist (Level 2)

How you would learn this

One to one, on the work you already do

A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.

A lesson from Provide learning opportunities for colleagues, worked against Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate.

Provide learning opportunities for colleagues Level 3

Applied to your work in Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate

This unit aims to enable learners to encourage and support colleagues' learning and development in the workplace. Learners will be able to help colleagues identify their learning needs and styles, plan and implement learning activities, and review their learning and development plans effectively.

How the thinking builds
  1. 1 Remember
  2. 2 Understand
  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate
  • Instructional Design Basics
  • Knowledge Management Principles
  • Learning Measurement (Level 1)
  • Content Curation & Organisation
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16The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Instructional Designer / Knowledge Specialist (Level 2)

    2-3 years in current role

    Move from executing tasks to owning projects and designing solutions.

    • Instructional Design Methodologies (e.g., ADDIE, SAM)
    • Knowledge Base Architecture (designing logical structures)
    • Content Authoring (Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate)
    • Learning Measurement (Levels 2 & 3)
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, some of the day-to-day work in learning and knowledge management can be a bit repetitive, right? Well, the good news is that AI tools are here to help you get more done, faster. We're not talking about robots taking over your job; we're talking about smart tools that handle the grunt work, so you can focus on the more interesting stuff and learn more quickly.

Even at an entry level, you'll be using AI to make your daily tasks smoother. Imagine cutting down the time you spend drafting content or sifting through data. That's exactly what these tools can do. You'll learn how to use them to boost your own productivity from day one, giving you a real edge.

Content Draft Generation

Use AI to create the first draft of learning objectives, quiz questions, video scripts, or even knowledge base articles based on your raw notes. It'll handle the initial structure and wording, letting you focus on refining the content and making sure it's clear and accurate. This means less staring at a blank page!

Knowledge Gap Analysis

Imagine feeding AI all the search queries from our knowledge base. It can quickly spot what people are looking for but can't find, highlighting the biggest gaps in our content. This saves you hours of manually sifting through search logs, giving you clear ideas on what articles need creating or improving.

Personalised Path Curation

AI can act like a smart assistant, helping you recommend learning content. You'll use it to analyse an employee's role and goals, and it'll suggest a tailored playlist of internal articles, videos, and courses. This isn't about replacing human judgment, but giving you a powerful starting point for individual development plans.

SME Interview Summariser

Got an hour-long recording of a Subject Matter Expert explaining something complex? Feed it into an AI tool. It'll generate a full transcript, a concise summary, and even pull out key action points in minutes. This drastically speeds up turning expert conversations into structured, usable content for learning or the knowledge base.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate?

Common routes in include Administrative Assistant / Office Coordinator (1-2 years), Customer Service Representative (1-2 years) and Recent Graduate (various disciplines) (0-1 year (post-graduation)). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate progress to?

This role can lead on to Instructional Designer / Knowledge Specialist (2-3 years in current role), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Learning Coordinator / Knowledge Associate?

Increasingly, Basic AI Prompt Engineering. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in knowledge management

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

Skills in learning technologies, content management and how organisations learn transfer well. This can lead to learning technology specialist roles, content management roles in other industries, or broader HR operations positions. Knowing how to make information accessible and useful is valuable in most workplaces.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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