Operations Analyst Global Security Apprenticeship Programme

Closing Date: 31 October 2025 – Annual Salary £25,000 + benefits

Getting qualified is a huge achievement that can completely change your prospects – but it’s not always open to everyone, whether that’s due to the cost of university or the timing not being right. With our apprenticeships all that can change. Here at Barclays we offer a world‑class programme that provides you with a permanent, full‑time job with a competitive salary from day one – all whilst gaining a professional qualification at the same time.

Whether you’re a school‑leaver looking for alternative options to the traditional university route, or you’re someone thinking differently about your future, we’ll help you to build an extraordinary career at Barclays, no matter your background.

You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Improvement Practitioner Apprenticeship, a perfect blend of theoretical learning and real‑life practical work whilst on a full‑time salary in a permanent job. A unique chance to get a professional qualification without the student loan, all whilst getting years of work experience under your belt. Due to the evolving nature of Apprenticeships, a new Apprenticeship might become available and if deemed more relevant to your role, we’ll change the Apprenticeship before you start.

We’ve spent 15 years perfecting the support that you’ll receive on our Apprenticeship programme. From day one you’ll be assigned a Programme Support Manager matched to your needs and background, and together with your People Leader they’ll support you as an individual. We’ll also match you to an expert in your specialist subject, ready to share their knowledge.

The Apprenticeship route gives you the opportunity for self‑discovery and helps you to explore different career paths. With over 325 years of expertise in Banking, Barclays operates in 39 countries, employing around 90,000 people to help move, lend, invest and protect money for customers and clients worldwide. Giving you endless opportunities to network and discover what makes you tick.

At Barclays, every moment is a chance to make a difference. Whether it’s helping a couple secure their first mortgage, enabling a family holiday through a credit card, or supporting a university’s transformation with new accommodation and sports facilities — our work touches lives in real time, every day.

Behind this constant flow of activity across investment, corporate, and retail banking is a powerhouse: our Operations team. They ensure payments are processed, credit card systems run smoothly, and trades and transactions — from equities to debt financing — are executed with precision and speed.

As part of this programme, you’ll become a vital part of that rhythm. You’ll build a strong foundation in Operations, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help us deliver exceptional service — the right way, every time.

First, you’ll need the right qualifications. For this apprenticeship opportunity you’ll need 5 GCSE's at grades A*- C (9-5) including Maths and English (or equivalent).

Beyond that, we’re also looking for commitment and enthusiasm. Our Apprenticeships place deep investment in you as an individual. That means we need you to match that commitment: you’ll turn up every day ready to work hard, push yourself, and think differently about what you’re capable of. You’ll have the backing of a global bank, and you’ll rise to that expectation.

To apply for our apprentice programme, you must meet the Government's apprentice funding requirements that apply to you as outlined in  for apprentices in England.

The Government apprentice funding requirements include a number of requirements that you must meet, including a requirement that you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the previous three years on the first day of learning (subject to certain exceptions), and that you hold the legal right to work for the full duration of the apprenticeship programme prior to commencing the programme.

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