2027 Human Resources Industrial Placement Programme London

Purpose of the Role

Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources division by providing insights and expertise to help more senior colleagues make informed decisions. Also support the development of new products and services, and identify new market opportunities.

Accountabilities

• Execute small research projects to support strategic decision-making; prepare presentations and reports to communicate research findings; collaborate with relevant leaders to implement research findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identify opportunities, develop business cases, and support the deployment and launch of new products and services for Human Resources.
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service support, including responding to questions about products and services, processing transactions, and resolving customer complaints.
• Manage the development and implementation of financial models and strategies to support decision-making for Human Resources.
• Develop HR insights, colleague journeys within the function’s remit, and HR services and measures, while building an understanding of Barclays and its businesses.

Analyst Expectations

• Meet stakeholder and customer needs through specialist advice and support.
• Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard, impacting both the role and surrounding roles.
• Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team.
• May lead and supervise a team by guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and deliver consistently excellent outcomes (Listen and be authentic; Energise and inspire; Align across the enterprise; Develop others).
• OR (for an individual contributor): manage your own workload, take responsibility for implementing systems and processes within your work area, and participate in projects beyond your direct team.
• Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and influencing closely related teams.
• Check colleagues’ work to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Provide specialist advice and support for your area of work.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to work you own or contribute to, delivering work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build understanding of how teams in your area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on collaborating teams.
• Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts that underpin your area of responsibility, building administrative/operational expertise.
• Make judgements based on practice and previous experience.
• Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experience, and evaluate options when circumstances are not covered by procedures.
• Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related to customer advice or day-to-day administrative requirements.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and customers to identify and address their needs.

Early Careers Recruitment Specialist (Human Resources) — Industrial Placement

We are looking for an eager Early Careers Recruitment Specialist to join our team on a 9–11 month Industrial Placement in August 2027.

Why the Human Resources Industrial Placement Programme?

In this role, you will learn to own end-to-end campus recruiting responsibilities, including managing stakeholder relationships and building effective strategies. You will gain direct exposure to clients and leaders across the Investment Bank. Some travel will be required.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute aligned regional candidate acquisition activity for Early Career channels, including (but not limited to) Interns, Graduates, and Apprentices, specifically as it relates to events and assessment strategies.
• Partner with the business and work in conjunction with Early Career Planning teams; agree and attend a calendar of events associated with attraction to all Early Career channels, including campus recruitment events and school events.
• Execute attraction and assessment efforts aligned to both firm goals and individual pathway goals.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver the agreed recruitment strategy and engage them in recruitment efforts.
• Deliver an effective candidate attraction strategy derived from data analysis and deep knowledge of universities and organisations.
• Execute assessment processes that achieve firm goals while enabling Early Career channels to source effectively for individualised programming.

Eligibility

• Be in your penultimate year of university.
• Graduate in 2028.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Essential Skills / Basic Qualifications

• Willingness and desire to travel.
• Developed verbal, written, and group communication and presenting skills.
• Creative thinker with experience improving the quality of the candidate experience.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to be proactive and take initiative.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task.

Desirable Skills / Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to think quickly to resolve real-time challenges.
• Ability to escalate quickly and effectively.
• Organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.

Other Highly Valued Skills

• Experience in financial services.
• Eagerness to succeed.
• Intellectual curiosity.

Working in London

Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London’s financial district.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Barclays is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

Application Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 25 September 2026. Please note that this vacancy may close ahead of the advertised date due to application volumes, and it is recommended that you submit your application as early as possible.