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For 30 years, The Back Up has helped people and their families rebuild their independence after devastating spinal cord injury, the charity is at the forefront of inspiring those affected to get the most out of life. Savills supports the charity and those affected across the UK through initiatives and participating in events such as the City Dinner – which helps raise money to continue the great work they do. The annual fundraiser has so far raised over £2.1 million for life-changing services.
Savills has ranked first overall in the top 100 Undergraduate Employers for 2023-2024 category in the RateMyPlacement Awards. The firm jumped 35 places since last year to take the highly coveted spot. Now in its 13th year the awards, which were held virtually on 16th March, celebrate the outstanding achievements of employers, agencies, students and universities in undergraduate work experience across the UK. The event was held to announce ‘Best Student Employers’, voted solely by student reviews. The list is compiled based on reviews submitted by more than 30,000 undergraduates, with participants asked to rate their work placements on categories including their day-to-day role and responsibilities, the company itself and the overall experience. Savills has remained in the top 50 since 2016, steadily climbing up the rankings. It is also the only company to have placed first in both the RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship awards.
Empowering our female colleagues to thrive in the Real Estate industry, we recognise and celebrate the women of Savills across the world, their experience, inspiration and innovation; continuing to work towards improving equality for all. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. This global celebration has evolved since its first gathering in 1911 to educate and raise awareness for women’s equality, call for positive change to advance women and highlight equality.
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we held our first Apprentice Awards showcasing our Apprentices. It was great to hear all the managers speak so highly of their apprentice and to learn about all the amazing achievements.
Every year, our rural teams combine raising awareness about mental health with fundraising for Young Minds UK. In 2022, the challenge was for colleagues to collectively cover the equivalent distance from Savills Inverness office to its Truro one – 1,900 miles – using sustainable means. The final result meant lots of healthy time away from their desks, and more than £11,000 raised for Young Minds. Click on the link to view other Savills initiatives in supporting Diversity & Inclusion.
In support of #NationalTreeWeek and @thetreecouncil, teams from Savills spent their Wednesday planting trees 🌳 Being the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, the country’s conservation sector, volunteer groups and tree lovers come together each year to plant thousands of trees to mark the start of the planting season.
We are proud to be awarded as The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the 16th consecutive year! 🏆 Our 2023 Graduate Scheme and Sandwich Placement Applications have now closed, however we are always on the lookout for fresh talent. Visit our Careers page to start your Savills career journey.
Savills teams from Chelsea & Earls Court had the privilege of volunteering with @refettoriofelixlondon during their lunch service, where they spent the afternoon serving lunch and getting to know some of their guests. Refettorio Felix’s is an drop-in centre and community kitchen that transforms surplus food into meals to feed vulnerable people in the community. Refettorio Felix’s work is grounded in the social, physical and environmental impact of a shared meal from surplus ingredients. Their commitment to creating a more equal and caring society is inspiring, and we look forward to sharing in this commitment by volunteering and supporting them in our local community.
October is Black History Month in the UK. This annual month-long celebration looks at the history, achievements and contributions of Black people across the country. We at Savills will celebrate Black cultures and history through reflection, education and a series of events to drive positive change and amplify the voices that need to be heard. We are committed to encouraging diversity amongst our workforce and ensuring each employee feels respected.
Savills welcomed school and college students for paid internships for a second year this summer, as part of its collaboration with Career Ready. Internships took place this summer as part of Savills ongoing work with the UK-wide social mobility charity which invests in young people with diverse backgrounds. During their time with Savills, students aged between 16 – 18 joined a variety of teams including agency and investment, development, property management, retail, valuation, business development, social media, public relations, data and planning economics. Throughout the week, they were able to gain a practical understanding of the world of work and by undertaking dedicated projects, attending meetings and engaging with those around them, students were able to learn about the breadth of careers available within the property industry.
