Business Banking Degree Apprenticeship 2027

About the role

Barclays is recruiting for its 2027 Business Banking Degree Apprenticeship in Manchester. The apprentice takes part in the day-to-day activities of the retail banking division, supporting senior colleagues with research and insights that help them make informed decisions, develop new products and services and spot new market opportunities. The programme combines a full-time permanent job with a professional qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Run small research projects and prepare presentations and reports, then work with senior management to put research findings into practice
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business initiatives and take part in training and development
• Develop business cases and manage the launch of new retail banking products and services
• Manage client relationships and provide customer service, including answering product questions, processing transactions and resolving complaints, under steadily decreasing supervision
• Build and run financial models and strategies used in retail banking decisions
• Train and mentor junior colleagues

Required profile

• 3 A-levels at BBB (or equivalent) and GCSE Maths grade 6 and English grade 4
• Eligible for government apprentice funding, including a 3-year residence requirement and the right to work for the full duration of the programme (August 2027 to August 2031)
• No previous study, training, qualifications, funded apprenticeship or prior funding that would make you ineligible
• Commitment and enthusiasm, with willingness to work hard and think differently

What we offer

• Annual salary of 25,200 GBP plus benefits
• A permanent, full-time job with a professional qualification earned while working
• A Programme Support Manager and a subject expert to support you

Applications go through an online assessment, a survey and an in-person assessment day in October 2026. The closing date is 27 November 2026.