Facilities Management Apprentice Review

by Savills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

As for myself, I have built a career at Savills, specialising in commercial real estate, where I currently manage over 15 spaces across central London. My role requires the utmost professionalism dealing high level clients and business owners on a daily basis.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Professional speaking, increased use of excel, exposure to p&l's, paying invoices etc

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Thoroughly enjoy my programme, welcomed into the team with open arms, fully integrated and making my own mark.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well, workshops every 6 weeks, an assignment and some tasks to complete on the job. This along with what I'm learning and developing whilst on my day to day.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support system is great, doors are open from apprentice team and my line manager, even the rest of my team 100% of the time

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Calls organised whenever necessary, not had a singe issue with support

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

There comes a point where you know what to do during work, the training provides me with knowledge to WHY you do it. Vital knowledge to a newcomer for sure.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Very social job, plenty of opportunities externally to get involved in. Team welcome this and spread the word for any events.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Disregarding the size of the company, they support, trust and elevate you to a level unimaginable before. Changes a whole perspective on life being surrounded by success, setting a standard to live by in both working and personal life.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Savills?

Do your research - Know your bit about the company and ensure the the you are applying for actually interest you, display that interest.