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Along the way, you can expect all the training and support you need to make your mark on the world. Put simply, we’ll empower you to help determine how we do things and where we go next. Our graduates are a vital part of our success, and we welcome applications from people from all walks of life. Whoever you are and wherever you want to join us, if you’re curious, creative and ambitious, this is a world in which you can truly belong.

Why the Public Policy & Corporate Responsibility (PPCR) Summer Intern Programme?

At Barclays, you’ll be surrounded by people who will help nurture and support your career. Our collaborative environment will give you the chance to build relationships with senior leaders and peers alike. During the programme, you’ll also:

• Participate in formal and informal training
• Connect with junior and senior mentors
• Attend dedicated networking sessions and other programme events
• Receive detailed performance feedback
• Give back to the community through volunteer events

Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility at Barclays

Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility (PPCR) sits at the heart of this British universal bank. It is responsible for the bank’s societal purpose including the Group’s sustainability and citizenship agendas, our internal and external Communications strategy, and our Government and Regulatory Policy engagement activity.

Whilst the day-to-day activities within each team may differ, we are focused on building high-quality relationships with stakeholders including the media, government, regulators, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), communities and colleagues in an effective and collaborative way for the benefit of our customers and clients, our people, our shareholders, and the communities in which we operate, as well as for society more broadly.

By joining PPCR you’ll work on diverse and intellectually challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. You’ll learn how to communicate and engage effectively with stakeholders at the most senior levels, learning how to step back and think strategically about the outcome Barclays is trying to achieve, and how the function can help the bank to meet its strategic and commercial objectives.

Purpose of the role & accountabilities

To support the day-to-day operations of the public policy and corporate responsibility division providing insights and expertise that help more senior colleagues make informed decisions, develop new products and services, and identify new market opportunities. Accountabilities will include (not limited to):

• Execution of small research projects, research to support strategic decision making, preparation of presentations and reports to communicate research findings, collaboration with senior management to implement research findings for public policy and corporate responsibility.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.
• Participation in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Identification of opportunities, development of business cases, management of the deployment and launch of new products and services for public policy and corporate responsibility.
• Management of the development and implementation of financial models and strategies that support in decision making for public policy and corporate responsibility.

What we are looking for:

To be considered for this programme, you must currently be pursuing an undergraduate degree with anticipated graduation year 2026.

Ideally, you would also have:

A customer-driven attitude and an ability to quickly adapt to change and learn new technologies, with a passion for relationship building as well as being a commercially minded problem solver

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How to apply

To learn more about the internship (including benefits and expectations) and how to apply, please click HERE.

When submitting your application, please specify that you heard about the role through the Taylor Bennett Foundation.