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Savills receives gold status for commitment to Armed Forces community Savills has received the highest level of recognition from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for its commitment to employing and supporting those who have served – or are serving in – the Armed Forces. The international real estate advisor has achieved Gold status as part of the MoD’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The ERS recognises employers that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support for the Armed Forces community and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant. Savills is a long-time supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant and was awarded Silver status in 2024. The most recent recognition further demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Armed Forces community and those looking to build meaningful civilian careers – with clear service-friendly policies in place for recruitment and professional development as well as ongoing support for those who continue to serve in the reserves.
A little round-up of what we've been up to lately: 5K run at the Summer BBQ - sunshine, sweat, and smiles! Charity run for Astro Brain Tumour Fund - every step for a cause that matters Careers fairs - connecting with future talent , JLL Property Triathlon - team spirit in full force Hosting Year 6 students - giving young minds a glimpse into the property world
Recently, our six London Building & Project Consultancy teams came together to spend a meaningful morning volunteering at Euston Food Bank. Opened in 2017, the Euston Food Bank provides emergency food, essential supplies, and support to individuals and families in crisis. It is part of the Trussell Trust's national network of food banks. The teams helped unload and sort donations, restocked shelves, and worked alongside regular volunteers to pack and distribute food parcels.
Happy Pride Month 2025 🌈 This June, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our LGBTQ+ colleagues and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, respect and belonging. At Savills, we believe that diverse perspectives drive progress. Individually we are extraordinary, together we are unstoppable.
Savills announce succession plan The Board of Savills today announces that Mark Ridley will retire as Group Chief Executive at the end of 2025 after a 29 year career at Savills, seven of them as Group Chief Executive, as well as 41 years in the industry. Mark will be succeeded by Simon Shaw, currently Group Chief Financial Officer of Savills, effective 1 January 2026.
✨ Savills Apprenticeship Awards ✨ More than 140 apprentices from across the business were recognised for their hard work and commitment at Savills annual awards, coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week. A total of 19 apprentices received awards in categories including Rising Star, Employer’s Choice, Making an Impact, Creativity, Outstanding Achievement and Customer Service. Managing Director of Savills UK Richard Rees, who presented the Employer’s Choice Award, congratulated all the apprentices on their achievements. “The apprenticeship programme has been running for 10 years and we pride ourselves on offering the best experience possible,” he said. “These awards are a wonderful opportunity to reward our apprentices for their tremendous hard work and to recognise those who continue to excel."
𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐩 25 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 2024 Created by the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF), the index recognises companies' efforts to ensure those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds have the ability to succeed. This is the third year that Savills has taken part in the index and we now rank 22nd out of the 150 businesses that took part – climbing up from 37th in 2023. Bids Manager Rebecca John, who sits on the Savills Social Mobility Group, comments: “Our commitment to removing barriers within the real estate sector and championing new entrants remains steadfast. We value the role of community and collaboration in advancing social mobility. “The SMF has provided positive feedback that reaffirms our effective practices. Their results confirm that our efforts are making a significant impact and that we are poised to further enhance social mobility outcomes. However we recognise that there is still a lot of work to do and we will use this year’s findings to refine our strategies, broaden access and increase awareness to foster greater inclusivity.”
“𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬” is an invitation to take part in shaping how stories are told, ensuring voices are heard, experiences are acknowledged and contributions are celebrated. For #BlackHistoryMonth, Savills partnered with British Land and Landsec for an event at our 📍 London headquarters - showcasing spoken word, music, food and conversation to provide a unique opportunity for clients and colleagues to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the black community.
National Inclusion Week in the UK focuses on the theme #ImpactMatters – a call-to-action for all to create inclusive workplaces and celebrate. We believe in creating a space where everyone can thrive. This means embedding a culture where our people are all valued, respected and made to feel included. In readiness for this week, Savills Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Chanelle Gray and CEO - UK & EMEA, James Sparrow, hosted a panel discussion on how the real estate industry is making an impact – past, present and future. Chanelle was joined on stage at 📍 Savills headquarters in London by industry experts to talk about their D&I journeys, the importance of visibility, genuine change, and sharing experiences and values. Everyone has the potential to make a profound and positive impact, and we would like to thank: 🗣️ Our panellists: Stephen Burns, Executive Director Care, Supported Housing and Inclusion at Peabody | Jo Banfield, HRD at Grosvenor Property UK | Jason Burubu, Head of Business Operations London at The Crown Estate 🤝 Our clients and colleagues who were able to join in person and online to listen to the important messages our speakers had to share 👥🌍 Our teams across the UK and the globe who continue to create positive change For more information about Savills Diversity and Inclusion, click the link: http://savi.li/6170mblTg
Savills has retained its position as The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the 18th consecutive year, a position it has held since the category’s inception in 2007. The awards reflect feedback from on campus interviews with over 14,000 final year students at the UK’s leading universities. The firm also ranked 97th in the Times Top 100 of all companies, the only real estate company to feature. James Sparrow, CEO of Savills UK and EMEA comments: “To retain this accolade for the past 18 years is an outstanding achievement. This is testament to the future talent team who work tirelessly year after year to provide a best in class programme, which is why we continue to attract the very best people to the business.” Hebe Ballard, graduate recruitment manager in the future talent team, adds: “At Savills our number one priority is to nurture and retain talent and to ensure that our graduates get the very best start to their career in real estate. The fact that this award is decided by students applying for the scheme is a real endorsement and reflects Savills passion for its people and their ongoing development.”
