Location
London (Canary Wharf, at the heart of London's financial district)

Hours
Full Time - 10 weeks during Summer 2026

Salary
Competitive internship remuneration

About the Role
This internship offers a unique opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of Barclays' Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility (PPCR) division. You will provide insights and expertise to help senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify market opportunities. Responsibilities include executing small research projects, supporting strategic decision making, preparing presentations and reports, and collaborating with senior management and cross-functional teams to implement research findings. You will also participate in training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Additional duties involve identifying opportunities, developing business cases, managing deployment and launch of new products and services, managing client relationships, providing customer service support, and assisting in the development and implementation of financial models and strategies. You may also have the chance to train and mentor junior colleagues and contribute to the development of training materials.

As part of the internship, you will work on diverse and intellectually challenging projects in a fast-paced environment, learning to communicate and engage effectively with senior stakeholders. You will gain strategic insight into how the PPCR function supports Barclays’ sustainability, citizenship agendas, communications strategy, and government and regulatory policy engagement.

Barclays values Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and expects all colleagues to embody these principles alongside the Barclays Mindset: to Empower, Challenge, and Drive. This internship is designed to provide meaningful responsibilities, full support, and the chance to build lasting connections while discovering Barclays' unique culture.

If successful and offered a return position on the Graduate Programme, your location will remain the same as during your internship.

Experience
Penultimate or final year university students with strong communication skills, both written and oral. Previous experience in corporate affairs or public policy is advantageous but not essential.

About you
Enthusiastic about a career in corporate affairs, able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and eager to learn and contribute to strategic projects. You should be able to make evaluative judgements based on factual analysis, resolve problems using technical experience, and communicate complex information effectively. Demonstrating Barclays’ values and mindset is essential.

Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a university degree program and eligible to work full-time in the UK from June 2026 to August 2026. This internship does not offer sponsorship. If progressing to the Barclays Graduate Programme, legal right to work full-time in the UK from August 2027 to August 2029 is required, as sponsorship is not available.