Corporate Banking Apprenticeship Programme

Apprentice Programme Overview

Annual Salary: £25,000 + benefits

Getting qualified. It's 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. But with our Apprenticeship, 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.

Our programme is designed for school leavers and career changers, but is open to anyone, no matter your background or your age. So you’ll be joining an Apprenticeship cohort who are from all different walks of life, whether that’s school leavers starting their career, ex-military wanting to kick-start a career in the corporate world to parents wanting to return to work after having time off.

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Why a Barclays Apprenticeship?

You’ll get the opportunity to earn whilst working towards a Senior Financial Customer Advisor 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.

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.

UK Corporate Banking

Barclays UK Corporate Banking is a great place to begin and build a long, varied, and successful career. You’ll be exposed to an unrivalled depth and breadth of experience.

The UK Corporate and Barclaycard Payments Coverage team connects UK businesses turning over £6.5m pa up to FTSE 350 with comprehensive banking solutions, offering tailored services in payments, lending, trade, risk, and industry-specific needs. Our dedicated sector and regional specialists provide deep business insights, ensuring clients receive relevant advice and create seamless end-to-end experiences. Additionally, the Barclaycard Payments Coverage team specialises in efficient, reliable, and secure payment methods for online, in-person, or phone transactions, providing detailed reporting and analytics to help clients understand trends and improve processes.

Are you eligible?

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 though, 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…