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School leavers

Barclays offers a great first step on the career ladder, and roles that are enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. With a reputation for great career development opportunities and thorough training, we can help you realise your potential and embark on a long-term career with great prospects and an international perspective.

Why join us

Barclays employs more than 144,000 people in over 50 countries, and moves, lends, invests and protects money for more than 48 million customers and clients worldwide.

While Barclays started as a UK-based bank, it’s since grown into a global financial services organisation, and a career within the Group offers an insight into being part of this dynamic and vast business.

From a customer-facing role within one of Barclays thousands of high street branches, to a career in support functions, your first role will pave the way for far-reaching opportunities.

Rewards and benefits

As well as a competitive, industry-benchmarked salary, Barclays also offers a performance-related bonus, recognising hard work and achievements.

Flexible working is available at many locations, with part-time or weekend work available in certain roles.

Training is another important benefit. Barclays is committed to developing its people and offers a range of training programmes, as well as support towards gaining professional qualifications.

Career progression

Barclays offers wide-ranging opportunities for career progression and access to a range of work-related and personal development resources. Professional careers officers are also on hand to help with dedicated advice on career direction. Barclays supportive managerial culture will help you reach your full potential.