Lakeside North Harbour adds two apprentices

Portsmouth-based workspace Lakeside North Harbour, managed by Avison Young, has appointed two new team members to strengthen its workplace experience and marketing teams.

Asia Torr joins as a customer service apprentice, supporting the workplace experience team while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship with HTP Apprenticeship College. 

Her role involves welcoming visitors, managing meeting room bookings and ensuring events run smoothly, including catering and technical setup.

She said: “I’ve been at Lakeside for just over eight weeks, and I already feel like part of the team. 

“I’m learning so much through the apprenticeship and getting to understand all aspects of front of house service.”

Gemma Abraham has transitioned from the workplace experience team into a marketing apprentice role. 

After seven years at Lakeside, she now supports marketing campaigns, events and occupier engagement across the campus, including leading initiatives such as Recycle Week.

Gemma added: “I was inspired by seeing others progress at Lakeside and knew I wanted to learn something new. 

“Working in front of house gave me a great foundation in building relationships, and I’m excited to build on that in a more creative and strategic way. 

“I’ve already had the chance to lead a Recycle Week campaign, organising daily activities, creating content and working directly with occupiers – and I’m really enjoying the variety and freedom the role brings.”

Asia and Gemma’s appointments demonstrate Lakeside’s ongoing investment in its people and commitment to delivering an exceptional workplace experience for visitors and occupiers across its 19-acre lakefront site.

Simon Bateman, asset manager at Lakeside North Harbour, added: “It’s fantastic to see both Gemma and Asia grow within Lakeside. 

“Their energy, passion, and enthusiasm bring real value to our team, and their appointments are part of a wider investment in our people and in enhancing the occupier experience at Lakeside.” 

“Both Gemma and Asia have brought great energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to the team. 

“It’s exciting to see talent growing within the business, and both appointments are part of a wider focus on nurturing careers, expanding our capabilities, and delivering even more value to our clients and occupiers.”

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