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During this extraordinary time we are working differently, and due to this, you may experience delays and changes to the usual recruitment process. Barclays is taking the necessary steps to observe all government restrictions in the countries/localities where we operate and we are making every effort to support you with the information you need to continue your application journey with us Visit our FAQs for more information.

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Hello, !Congratulations on your job offer!

Before you join us there are a few things we need to check, and some tasks you'll need to complete. The Barclays Welcome Portal is here to help guide you through the process, right up to your first day at Barclays.

Your provisional start date

Coming soon

We're really looking forward to you joining the team. This start date is provisional for now and depends on you completing all onboarding tasks.

Your provisional start date:

Coming soon

We're really looking forward to you joining the team. Your start date will appear here as soon as it's ready.

Rewards and Benefits

At Barclays, you create the rewards and benefits package that works for you.

Learn more about Rewards and Benefits

Onboarding explained

Wondering what you need to do before your first day? Find out how onboarding works.

Learn more about Onboarding

Joining the Barclays HR Team

Everything you need to know about joining the HR function at Barclays.

Learn more about joining the Barclays HR team

Operations and Technology

Key information about Operations & Technology – for joiners to our Centres of Excellence and business-focused teams.

Learn more about Operations & Technology

Joining the Barclays PCB Team

Everything you need to know about joining the PCB function at Barclays.

Learn more about joining the Barclays PCB team

Joining the Barclaycard Team

Everything you need to know about joining the Barclaycard function at Barclays.

Learn more about joining the Barclaycard team

Joining the Barclays Graduate/Intern Programmes

Tasks and useful information when joining our Graduate and Intern Programmes.

Learn more about joining the Barclays Graduate/Intern Programmes

Joining the ABSA Team

Everything you need to know about joining ABSA at Barclays.

Learn more about joining ABSA

Technology

Everything you need to know about joining the Technology function at Barclays.

Learn more about joining the Technology team

Being Barclays

Everything you need to know about joining Barclays. Please note: you will receive a separate email with your Being Barclays login details.

Visit Being Barclays

New joiner stories

Hear recent joiners talk about their experiences of joining Barclays - and find tips to help your prepare for your first day.

Learn more about new joiner stories

Barclays Digital Wings

Improve your digital skills with Barclays Digital Wings. From coding to online security, you'll learn lots of useful skills from leading digital experts.

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Who we are

Learn how Barclays is structured, and explore our offices around the world.

Learn more about who we are

How did we do?

We are very keen to hear your thoughts on our recruitment process. If you haven't already please complete our feedback survey(opens in a new tab).

Barclays, even more rewarding as a customer

We encourage all colleagues to open an account with us, benefit from the great offers and experience our products and services as our customers do.

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You can easily open an account online(opens in a new tab), or call the team on 0345 075 6575.

Let us help you

Find answers to common questions below.

Screening queries

What documents do I need to supply for screening?collapsed. read more

Please make sure you can present a proof of your legal right to work and a proof of address document for your current address.

Please take a look at the PDF list of acceptable documents for the UK. For country-specific documents, please speak to your local Resourcing Partner.

When do I need to supply my documents for screening?collapsed. read more

You should take them to your interview with you, or to a Barclays branch, contact centre or other Barclays office. Full details will be included on your invitation for interview.

For US candidates, please note that you will be required to produce evidence of your legal right to work in the US within 3 days of your start date. For India candidates, you may also provide your documentation to be attested at induction.

What forms do I need to complete for screening?collapsed. read more

In most countries, you will receive a link to an online portal from one of our third party screening providers requesting you to log on and complete an online form. You will receive this email once we have received all of your ID documents from your interviewer, and we have validated that they are correct.

In a small number of countries, you will be asked to complete a manual form. Please ensure that you complete this on a timely basis to avoid any delays to your start date and/or for regulated candidates, any delay to commencement of work on regulated activities.

How long does the screening process usually take?collapsed. read more

Screening can vary from person to person and will depend on your personal circumstances. If we need to clarify any of your details with you, one of our third party screening providers, or a Barclays member of staff will get in touch with you during our screening process.

Please note that for candidates who have resided overseas, certain background checks can take longer to complete, so you should ensure that you do not delay in providing documentation and completing paperwork, or online screening forms as required.

What does Barclays screening entail?collapsed. read more

In most countries, we complete screening in two stages - (a) Stage 1 checks, which are the minimal pre-start checks that we need to complete prior to onboarding a new joiner at Barclays and (b) Stage 2 checks, which need to be completed within 8 weeks of start date.

Note: In certain other countries (e.g. Lithuania; certain regulated hires in the UK; and for hires at BA4 grade and below in South Africa), we complete all screening checks in advance.

Stage 1 - Must be completed 'Pre-Start'

These checks will be completed before we agree a start date with you. They include ID and Legal Right to Work checks, sanctions checks, credit checks and fraud checks.

Stage 2 - Can be completed 'Post-Start'

These checks must be completed within 8 weeks of you commencing employment with us. The checks may include Criminal Record Checks, Company Verification, Employment and Academic referencing and verification of any career breaks that you may have undertaken.

How will I be kept updated during the screening process?collapsed. read more

You should expect to receive a communication from us when you have passed screening and for those countries where we screen in two stages, you should expect to receive an update after completion of each stage.

Once we have received confirmation that you have passed the minimal mandatory screening checks, we will be in touch with you to finalise your start date.

Please note; if we need additional information from you before we can pass these checks, you will be contacted either by one of our third party screening providers, or by us directly.

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The onboarding process explained

Now that you have a job offer - what comes next? Find out how this stage of the onboarding process works in our bite-sized film, then download our checklist to help you arrive prepared, relaxed and confident on your first day.

Remember that your onboarding experience may vary slightly depending on your job role, the part of Barclays you're joining, and the country you live in. If you're moving to a job overseas look out for more details in your inbox.

Screening explained

What is screening and why does it matter? Find out about this essential part of the onboarding process.

Learn more about screening

Quick checklist

Download this short checklist to help make sure you're ready for your first day.

Download the First Day checklist PDF

Quick checklist

Download this short checklist to help make sure you're ready for your first day.

Download the First Day checklist PDF

Quick checklist

Download this short checklist to help make sure you're ready for your first day.

Download the First Day checklist PDF

Onboarding step-by-step

Using the Welcome Portal

The Barclays Welcome Portal is designed to support you leading up to your first day at Barclays. Here, you can review and accept your contract, track your onboarding tasks and find useful information and advice.

  • To review your tasks at any time, go to Your tasks

Review your contract of employment

If your contract is ready, please review it and electronically confirm your acceptance so that we can start preparing for your arrival.

The contract will contain a start date, which can be adjusted later on, and is conditional on passing our People Screening process.

Find out more about people screening

People Screening

Like all banking and financial service organisations, we need to complete background and employment checks and verify your ID - we call this People Screening. We use a third-party screening provider to perform these checks.

Everyone at Barclays, regardless of their role, goes through the screening process.

What else should you do before day one?

  • Download the First Day Checklist PDF and work through each item.
  • Visit the Being Barclays portal to learn more about how we work, our history, and our Values and Behaviours. (You will receive an email invitation to the site.)
  • Consider refreshing your digital skills and finding new tools and tips with the Digital Driving Licence
  • Listen to advice from recent joiners about how to hit the ground running at Barclays.
  • Provide your bank account details in the task 'Your Personal Data' so that we can set up your payroll details.
  • Barclays is committed to providing all colleagues with the support and tools they need to have a productive and fulfilling career. We can make adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might face if you have a disability, impairment, health concern or mental health condition. These adjustments can include; specialist equipment (like assistive technology and ergonomic furniture), adjustments to your workstation, adjustments to your role/performance targets and altering working practices using flexible working or regular breaks.

      For more information:

  • For colleagues in the UK and Isles, please contact the Workplace Adjustments team.
  • For colleagues in the US, APAC or India, please speak with your relevant HR contact or discuss with your line manager.

What else should you do before day one?

  • Download the First Day Checklist PDF and work through each item.
  • Visit the Being Barclays portal to learn more about how we work, our history, and our Values and Behaviours. (You will receive an email invitation to the site.)
  • Consider refreshing your digital skills and finding new tools and tips with the Digital Driving Licence
  • Listen to advice from recent joiners about how to hit the ground running at Barclays.
  • Provide your bank account details in the task 'Your Personal Data' so that we can set up your payroll details.
  • Barclays is committed to providing all colleagues with the support and tools they need to have a productive and fulfilling career. We can make adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might face if you have a disability, impairment, health concern or mental health condition. These adjustments can include; specialist equipment (like assistive technology and ergonomic furniture), adjustments to your workstation, adjustments to your role/performance targets and altering working practices using flexible working or regular breaks.

      For more information:

  • For colleagues in the UK and Isles, please contact the Workplace Adjustments team.
  • For colleagues in the US, APAC or India, please speak with your relevant HR contact or discuss with your line manager.

What else should you do before day one?

  • Download the First Day Checklist PDF and work through each item.
  • Visit the Being Barclays portal to learn more about how we work, our history, and our Values and Behaviours. (You will receive an email invitation to the site.)
  • Consider refreshing your digital skills and finding new tools and tips with the Digital Driving Licence
  • Listen to advice from recent joiners about how to hit the ground running at Barclays.
  • Provide your bank account details in the task 'Your Personal Data' so that we can set up your payroll details.
  • Barclays is committed to providing all colleagues with the support and tools they need to have a productive and fulfilling career. We can make adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might face if you have a disability, impairment, health concern or mental health condition. These adjustments can include; specialist equipment (like assistive technology and ergonomic furniture), adjustments to your workstation, adjustments to your role/performance targets and altering working practices using flexible working or regular breaks.

      For more information:

  • For colleagues in the UK and Isles, please contact the Workplace Adjustments team.
  • For colleagues in the US, APAC or India, please speak with your relevant HR contact or discuss with your line manager.

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