Barclays Graduate Programmes recruitment

Graduate programmes

We offer full-time graduate programmes in six distinct aspects of our business:

•    Client Coverage
•    Product
•    Risk
•    Operations
•    Human Resources
•    Technology

Each programme will see you complete a series of placements – giving you the breadth of exposure you need to develop an in-depth understanding of our business as well as the specialist skills you need to grow.

Training and development

There will be five key aspects to your training and development:

1.    Four-week off-site induction course
2.    Two-year rotational programme, encompassing two to three different placements
3.    An annual ‘continued learning week’
4.    Ongoing formal training and study, including for any relevant professional qualifications
5.    The Graduate Challenge

In addition, you will benefit from the day-to-day advice and support of your own ‘buddy’, as well as the big picture mentoring of a high performing, senior member of the team.

At the end of your programme, you will be ready to continue exploring the possibilities of a career at the forefront of your particular business area and beyond. Our learning and development team, along with your line managers and broader network of colleagues, will continue to support you as you progress in your career.

Rewards and benefits

We have a long and proud tradition of providing the training and opportunities you need to achieve your full potential. In addition, as a graduate trainee, you will receive the following:

•    Competitive starting salary and joining bonus
•    25 days' holiday per year
•    Performance-related bonus
•    Mobility allowance
•    Private healthcare
•    Share option scheme
•    Pension scheme

Locations

You could find yourself working anywhere across our network of offices in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Depending on your role, you may also have the opportunity to spend some time working or travelling overseas, making the most of a global presence.

Generally speaking you will be placed according to the needs of the business at the time, as well as your individual development requirements. Wherever you’re based, you can be sure of high profile and challenging work that will stand out as making a difference to our organisation – and our clients.

We will also take in to account any circumstances that might prevent you from being able to move in to a particular role or location, and where possible will make any reasonable adjustments needed to find a solution that both suits you and the business.

Who we’re looking for

To join one of our graduate programmes, you need to have achieved, or be expecting to achieve a 2.1 degree (or equivalent). This can be in any discipline. You must also have passed GCSE English and Maths at grades A–C (or equivalent). In addition, we’re looking for people with some practical work experience already under their belt, along with a willingness to relocate if this proves necessary.

Beyond this, you should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following behaviours:

•    Customer/Client focus
•    Commerciality
•    Risk management
•    Deliver solutions
•    Decision making
•    People development
•    Communication and influence
•    Collaboration.

Application and selection

Our application and selection process challenges you to demonstrate your potential in a number of different ways. The process takes 4-6 weeks to complete and comprises the following steps:

1.    Online application form
2.    Online numerical and verbal reasoning tests
3.    Telephone interview
4.    Assessment centre
5.    Offer

Barclays is committed to equal opportunity employment. As such we will make reasonable adjustments to the selection process where necessary. If you think you have an illness, injury or disability that may impact your performance anywhere in the selection process, please contact us to discuss your personal circumstances.