Laurence Knight
About Laurence Knight
Laurence Knight is a Human Resources Assistant at Entain in Nottingham, England, with a diverse work history that includes roles at Tesco, Boots UK, Amazon, DHL Supply Chain, and Bancroft Consulting Limited. He holds a BSc in Geography from The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he developed strong research and organizational skills.
Work at Entain
Laurence Knight currently holds the position of Human Resources Assistant at Entain, a role he has occupied since 2021. Based in Nottingham, England, he has contributed to various HR functions within the organization. His responsibilities include supporting employee relations, recruitment processes, and maintaining HR records. His experience in this role has allowed him to apply his organizational skills and knowledge of human resources practices.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Entain, Laurence Knight gained diverse work experience across several companies. He worked at Tesco as a Customer Assistant from 2018 to 2020, where he developed customer service skills. He briefly worked at Boots UK in 2015 in a marketing and e-commerce role. Following Tesco, he served as a Fulfillment Associate at Amazon for four months in 2020. Laurence also worked at DHL Supply Chain as a Warehouse Team Member and at Bancroft Consulting Limited as a Graduate Transport Planning Consultant, both in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Laurence Knight studied Geography at The Manchester Metropolitan University, where he earned a BSc from 2017 to 2020. His academic journey included significant projects, such as a final year project focused on qualitative, quantitative, and spatial data analysis related to Urban Heat Island effects. He also developed strong research skills through various modules, including human, physical, environmental, and GIS studies. His educational background supports his interests in Environmental Consultancy, Sustainability, and Travel and Transport planning/design.
Academic Background
Laurence Knight's academic background includes studying at Trent College, where he achieved his GCSEs from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education at George Spencer Academy from 2015 to 2017. During his time at university, he participated in an academic trip to Malta, which provided him with practical experience in handling large data sets and conducting extensive analysis. This combination of experiences has contributed to his analytical capabilities.
Skills and Interests
Laurence Knight has developed strong organizational and research skills throughout his education and work experiences. He has a keen interest in Environmental Consultancy, Sustainability, and Travel and Transport planning/design. Additionally, he has been active in sports, participating in local and school rugby and football teams, which has enhanced his communication and teamwork skills.