Job Specifications
We are looking for an eager Early Careers Recruitment Specialist to join our team on a 9 - 11 month Industrial Placement in August 2026!
Why the Human Resources Industrial Placement programme?
Within this role, you will learn to own end-to end campus recruiting responsibilities. This will include managing stakeholder relationships and building out effective strategies. This is an exciting opportunity to gain direct exposure to clients and leaders across the Investment Bank. Some travel will be required for this role.
Key Accountabilities
Execute on aligned regional candidate acquisition activity for varying aligned Programmatic channels; including but not limited to Interns, Graduate and Apprentices specifically as it relates to our events and assessment strategies
Partner with the business and work in conjunction with Programmatic Planning teams, agree and attend a calendar of events associated with attraction to all Programmatic channels including campus, recruitment events and school events
Execute on attraction and assessment efforts that are in line with both firm goals and individual pathway goals
Partner with stakeholders to deliver on agreed recruitment strategy and engage them in our efforts
Deliver an effective candidate attraction strategy derived from data analysis and a deep knowledge of universities and organisations
Execute assessment processes that will achieve firm goals while allowing for all Programmatic channels to effectively source for individualised programming
To be successful as an Early Careers Recruitment Specialist, you should be in your penultimate year and possess:
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
Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include
Experience in financial services
Eagerness to succeed
Intellectual curiosity
Applicants for this position will need the legal right to work in the UK
Working In London
If you love the buzz of city life, our global HQ is the place to be. Our London hub is in Canary Wharf, at the heart of London's financial district. Here, you won't just be perfectly placed to explore the nation's capital; you'll be in a place where you can explore all the many functions and opportunities of a global financial giant.
It is the policy of Barclays to ensure 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.
Purpose of the role
To support the day-to-day operations of the human resources division through Provision of insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions. Also support the development of new products and services in addition to identification of new market opportunities.
Accountabilities
Execution of small research projects to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with relevant leaders to implement research findings.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
Participation in the identification of opportunities, development of business cases and the deployment and launch of new products and services for human resources.
Management of client relationships and provision of customer service support to clients and customers responding to questions about products and services, processing of transactions, and resolution of customer complaints.
Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making for human resources.
Development of HR insights, the colleague journeys the function is responsible for, and HR services and measures whilst building an understanding of Barclays and its businesses.
Analyst Expectations
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements a
About the Company
Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately ...
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