Associate Director 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:

I am an Associate Director within the Property Management Division at Savills. My team are responsible for managing the shopping centres on the owner’s behalf, which essentially accounts for everything within the boundary of their ownership from security and cleaning, maintenance, customer service, financial management and reporting.

10/10

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

I developed a number of skills during the programme - in particular my excel skills. In addition to this I improved my understanding of the data cycle and how we can utilise this.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoyed the programme because it made me take time away from my day to day role and look for opportunities to improve the way we do things.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme was well structured and helped achieve the desired outcome.

10/10

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

Savills were fantastic! If I needed any additional study leave, particularly around the end assessment they were flexible enough to make sure I had the time I needed. In addition, a number of in-house experts provided time on a monthly basis to support with queries.

10/10

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

Multiverse provided scheduled catch ups but were also always happy to be contacted throughout the programme.

10/10

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

I have become more efficient in my role as I have streamlined some tasks that took a while.

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.)

Yes there are loads, we have something for everyone.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Savills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

We have a very inclusive culture and welcome different thoughts. Everyone is given a voice and we truly work as a team to achieve. I also feel I can always turn to a colleague for help in the same way I would help them.

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

Be mindful that the business is far bigger than you think and so applying with preconceptions about what you want to do is often harmful to your application.