Surveyor – Global Cross Border Investment Degree Apprenticeship

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Surveyor – Global Cross Border Investment Degree Apprenticeship

Current Team Information  

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an apprentice to work in our Global Cross Border Investment (GCBI) team, based in our Margaret Street office. 

The GCBI team differs to other teams as they are capital focused, as opposed to being focused on a particular sector and / or geography. It is the role of the GCBI team to understand what global capital wants to do, where it wants to go and why. The team has extensive relationships with investors across the world - ranging from privates through to sovereign wealth funds. The team comprises c.20 team members, eight of whom are based in Savills Head Office in London, with the remainder located across global gateway cities including Shanghai, Dubai, Seoul and Hong Kong. 

The GCBI team’s comprehensive knowledge of global capital markets and access to the most live capital in the world, gives Savills clients a competitive advantage when looking to exit their holdings. For this reason the team regularly supports the wider Savills business with pitches and sales campaigns. 

The team also has extensive experience of working with buyers of real estate globally and assisting them in executing their investment strategies outside of their home market. The team understands the complexities of acquiring real estate offshore and advise their clients through all stages of the acquisition process, from establishing a strategy and identifying opportunities, through to execution. The team also has an investor services arm which provides support to those clients during the course of their ownership.

About this role

Given the diverse nature of the work that the GCBI team is involved in, the role will be highly varied and the successful candidate will be working with all members of the team, supporting them in their day to day activities. 

Throughout the training programme, the apprentice will have the opportunity to attend meetings and calls with a wide range of colleagues and clients from across the world, presenting an excellent opportunity to build their internal and external network from day one. The apprentice will help members of the team prepare for these meetings, as well as supporting them to ensure that the necessary follow up is completed. 

Some of the additional roles that the apprentice will be performing in the first year or so of the programme will include, collating schedules of investment opportunities for clients, and supporting the team on pitches and sales that they are involved in across the business. In addition, the role will require an ability to help manage the data in the team- including compiling deal information, tracking client requirements, maintaining ownership and underbidder schedules.

As the apprentice progresses through the programme there will be the opportunity to take on considerably more responsibility and start performing tasks expected of a graduate. This will include working with clients more closely; working with members of Savills market teams to identify investment opportunities for GCBI clients; and taking an entrepreneurial approach to processes within the team, identifying ways the team can become more effective and efficient in the way they do business. 

Working Week

Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office.

How you’ll make an impact

Good communication and organisational skills are vital to succeed as an apprentice. You will need the ability to manage a varied workload when working with different members of the team. It is also important to feel confident when using your own initiative, and being passionate about delivering the best service possible for your team and clients.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Word and Excel capabilities
• Good written, presentation and numerical skills are essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Diligent and detail driven
• Able to work individually and as part of a team
• Punctual, reliable, keen and enthusiastic
• Thirst for knowledge and self-motivated

GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 (Grade C) or above is a mandatory requirement and you may not apply if you are currently studying for or already have a degree. You will also need a minimum of 96 UCAS points. 

You must be eligible to live, work and remain in the UK, within 1 hour’s commute of the office you are applying to.

Training 

5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) leading to become a Chartered Surveyor with an RICS qualification. 

On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully. 

Career development

Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.

Benefits 

• Permanent Contract for all apprentices, as opposed to a training contract
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Scheme – Royal London
• Training and APC costs covered
• 25 days annual leave 
• Employee discounts - save money using our MyRewards on thousands of discounts and offers
• Pitch your idea to our Board via the Savills Dragons Den (Innovation and growth initiative)
• Sports activities (Hockey, Netball, Skiing, Rugby, Football, Cricket, Badminton & Squash)
• Employee Assistance Programme – A 24 hour service available to all staff and completely confidential
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ShareSave - Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Company Mobile Phone 

About Savills

Savills apprenticeship programme allows you to gain the training, experience and support you need to build a fulfilling career in real estate.

We pride ourselves on offering the best possible experience from the day you receive your offer letter with us, through to the training programmes that support your career development.

We work with the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust to offer property apprenticeship opportunities across our business in various locations. If you are passionate about a developing a professional career in property, and would prefer to learn on the job rather than studying full-time at university, these roles may suit you. We have 100 per cent retention rate of our apprentices, who go on to work for Savills after completion of the scheme.

How to apply

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