Savills to invest in graduate jobs - graduate jobs

Property firm Savills has announced that it will continue to focus and invest in graduate recruitment, in light of a good first half performance during this year.

The firm achieved an increase in its overall revenue during the first six months of 2011. Group revenue at the firm rose 10% to £335.8 million - reflecting a pre-tax profit rise of 39% to £20 million.

The company's commitment to hiring the best people is the key to its success, said Jeremy Helsby, the chief executive of Savills plc.

Growth was achieved in transaction advisory business, property and facilities management as well as fund management, particularly in Europe and Asia Pacific.

Mr Helsby said that the second half of this year will see further investment in these areas, with expansion, acquisitions and recruitment in the pipeline.

Around 65 graduate roles will be included in the UK, more than half of which are to be based outside London.

Ema Saunders, the firm's training manager said that it would look for graduates with strong commercial awareness.

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