Human Resources Industrial Placement Internship Programme 2026 London

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 and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.