Military & Veterans Outreach

Military & Veterans Outreach (MVO) is Barclays’ interface with all facets of our Armed Forces communities. Since 2013 MVO has supported military-connected personnel, helping them learn more about – and take steps towards building – careers beyond the military, which ultimately leads to them landing the right job.

In the UK, our innovative approach has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, with Barclays being awarded the highest-level Gold Award. Whilst in the US, recognition has come in the form of the Secretary of Defense ESGR Freedom Award Secretary of Defense ESGR Freedom Award.

Are you military-connected and interested in careers at Barclays?

At Barclays, we put a high value on the skill set and experience military-connected personnel bring to the business, whilst investing in the development of our colleagues to ensure we have the most dedicated and driven people in the market. As such, we offer the following bespoke pathways that may be able to support you on your employment journey:

The Military Talent Scheme (MTS)

Designed for UK Service Leavers, aiming to support your transition into the civilian workplace, the MTS is a 7-week, unpaid placement, aligned to an open vacancy at Barclays.

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, have an enthusiasm for self-directed learning and development and a genuine interest in a career in Financial Services. Our aim is to provide you with a platform on which to hone your abilities and highlight the breadth of your transferable skills and experience.

Successful participants will be provided the following:

Corporate acumen: Participants will broaden their knowledge of the Financial Services industry and develop an understanding of the corporate environment
In-depth experience: Participants will have the opportunity to leverage their skills and gain sector experience by undertaking a role as part of a permanent team
Networking: Participants will attend speaker sessions hosted by colleagues across the bank and attend regular networking events
Mentors: Participants will each be assigned a buddy/mentor to support them throughout their placement
Setting up for success: Participants will attend CV and interview skills workshops ahead of being aligned to a placement
Open Vacancy: Every placement has been aligned to a business area that is actively recruiting so at the end of the placement there will be the opportunity to move into the permanent role, performance dependant
The application window for the 2025 MTS is now open and all applicants must apply via Career Transition Partnership (CTP) - RightJob Number N617621

You will also find further details on the application process and access to our frequently asked questions.

We will be facilitating two intakes:

H1 Cohort: 28 April – 6 June 2025
H2 Cohort: 8 September – 24 October 2025

We look forward to receiving your application.

Hiring our Heroes (HOH)

Barclays is proud to participate in the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. This innovative program provides transitioning US service members with professional training and hands-on experience. Service members have the opportunity to complete a 12-week fellowship that is aligned to an open vacancy at Barclays, working in a specific role and team. Performance dependent, successful candidates will move into a permanent role at the end of the program.

Visit HOH to apply or find out more about eligibility criteria.

Not eligible for the MTS or HOH?

You can still join Life at Barclays via Direct Hiring

There are still opportunities for a career with Barclays for those that are not eligible for the MTS or HOH.

MVO, in collaboration with a dedicated Military Talent Acquisition Partner, support the whole military-connected community in the UK and US, including; Service Leavers, Veterans, Military Spouses/Partners and members of the Guard and Reserve.

Applicants can apply for available roles via the main Barclays Careers Site and have the opportunity to self-identify as ‘Military’ during the application process. Self declaring as Military allows the MVO team to provide the assistance on your journey, including:

Introductions to the Barclays Military Resource Group: Applicants will be introduced to local Employee Resource Groups, where they can network with current colleagues and gain real insight into Life at Barclays.
Setting up for success: Applicants will be invited to join us for a number of workshops that can support with any application(s). Workshops include: CV and Interview Technique and Change Management.

If you want to keep in touch, register with our Military Talent Pool and we will update you on all things related to military-connected hiring, including events, workshops and opportunities.

Linear career path not for you?

If you’re looking for something a little different and have a business idea, Barclays and MVO may still have the pathway for you:

Veteran and Military Spousal Founders

We've partnered with Eagle Labs Academy to run specially designed programmes for veterans and military spouses/partners who want to start and grow their own business.

Find out more about the Veteran and Military Spousal programme

For questions and queries on any of the information above, or to find out more, you can reach us at MVOteam@barclays.com

Learn how your skills and experience developed in a military environment align closely with our own Barclays Purpose, Values and Mindset