Internship
Closes in 9 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in Human Resources at Barclays' London HQ during a 10-week summer internship.
- Support HR operations, contribute to new product development, and conduct research.
- Must be in your penultimate year of university, graduating in 2028, with the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- Applications close on 31 October 2026.
About the Role
This 10-week internship offers a chance to dive into real projects within Barclays' Human Resources division, gaining hands-on experience and shaping your future. You will receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections.
What You'll Do
- Support the day-to-day operations of the human resources division by providing insights and expertise to aid decision-making.
- Assist in the development of new HR products and services and identify new market opportunities.
- Execute research projects, prepare presentations and reports, and collaborate on implementing findings.
- Work with cross-functional teams on business initiatives.
- Participate in training and development programs.
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities, development of business cases, and deployment of new HR products and services.
- Manage client relationships, provide customer service support, and resolve complaints.
- Develop and implement financial models and strategies for HR decision-making.
- Build an understanding of HR insights, colleague journeys, services, and measures, as well as Barclays and its businesses.
Analyst Expectations
- Perform prescribed activities in a timely and high-standard manner, driving continuous improvement.
- Develop technical expertise in your work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Take responsibility for end results of operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies/procedures and take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures.
- Advise and influence decision-making within your area of expertise.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
- Deliver work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
- Understand how your sub-function integrates with the wider function and the organisation's products, services, and processes.
- Make evaluative judgements based on factual analysis, paying attention to detail.
- Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions using acquired technical experience.
- Guide and persuade team members, communicating complex information.
- Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function and build a network of contacts.
About You
- You must be in your penultimate year of university and graduating in 2028.
- Ideally, you will possess strong problem-solving skills and a genuine passion for building relationships in dynamic, team-driven environments.
Programme Details
- Duration: 10 weeks (June 2027 - August 2027)
- Location: London (Canary Wharf)
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, receive full support, take on meaningful responsibilities, and build lasting connections.
- Future Opportunities: Successful interns may receive a return offer for the 2028 graduate programme.
Right to Work
- You must have the legal right to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the internship (June 2027 - August 2027) without requiring sponsorship.
- You must also demonstrate the legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the graduate programme (August 2028 - August 2030), as visa sponsorship is not available for the graduate programme either.
Application Deadline
- Closing Date: 31 October 2026. Applications may close early due to volume, so early submission is recommended.