Military & Veterans Outreach
Military & Veterans Outreach is Barclays’ interface with all facets of our Armed Forces communities, creating opportunities to rise for Serving personnel, veterans, Reservists and the wider military family.
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For over 10 years, our MVO initiatives have supported Servicemen and women are able to learn more about – and take steps towards building – careers beyond the military, and ultimately land the right job. Barclays’ innovative approach has been recognised by the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme, with Barclays being awarded the highest level Gold Award. This support has been recognized in the US through the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Military and Veterans Outreach consists of the following areas:
AFTER (Armed Forces Transition, Employment & Resettlement) UK – AFTER supports service personnel to enhance and develop their employability skills. It’s flagship programme is the Military Talent Scheme (detailed below), which offers a 12 week work placement into Barclays for serving personnel in resettlement. Since 2013, more than 8000 Veterans, Service Leavers and Military Spouses/Partners have been supported by AFTER and over 800 have secured jobs with Barclays. If you are a Veteran, Service Leaver, Military Spouse/Partner and want us to keep in touch, please register your details with our Military Talent Pool.
Barclays Armed Forces Banking Services
We’ve got a range of banking services to help support you when you’re in the Armed Forces, and tailored business support; whether you’re looking to start up or scale up.
MVO US (Military & Veterans Outreach – US) - MVO-US supports opportunities to rise for veterans, military spouses and members of the Guard & Reserves in the US. Barclays is proud to participate in the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program. This innovative program provides transitioning service members with professional training and hands-on experience. Service members have the opportunity to complete a 12 week secondment into Barclays. In addition to AFTER, the bank provides support including: a comprehensive military leave policy, onboarding resources, and support for veteran business owners. MVO-US works with VSO partners nationally and in the communities in which we do business.
Are you a veteran interested in careers at Barclays?
A career with us can offer incredible variety, depth and breadth of experience, and the chance to learn from some of the best minds in technology and finance. We recommend that you register with our Military Talent Pool so that we can keep in touch about events and opportunities.
Are you leaving the UK Armed Forces or a veteran looking for your next chapter and interested in a career in Financial Services?
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 skills and abilities and highlight the breadth of your transferable skills.
At Barclays, we recognise that Service personnel have outstanding experience, transferable skills and core Values that can add significant value to the commercial sector. From leadership skills to strategic thinking and problem solving, the strengths displayed by Service Leavers and Veterans are highly transferable into Financial Services.
We invest in the development of our colleagues to make sure we have the most dedicated and driven people in the market and this opportunity may be a stepping stone to a career in Financial Services.
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There are a number of ways you can join Barclays and the Military & Veterans Outreach (MVO) can support you whether you are a veteran, spouse or Service Leaver.
The Military Talent Scheme (MTS) for Service Leavers, aims to support your transition into the civilian workplace, by providing a 7 week unpaid placement.
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 take on the permanent role, performance dependant.
MTS Application Process
The application window for the Military Talent Scheme 2025 is now open and all applicants must apply via the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) - RightJob Number N617621
You will also find further details on the application process and access our frequently asked questions.
We will be facilitating two intakes:
- H1 Cohort = 28th April – 6th June
- H2 Cohort = 8th September – 24th October
We look forward to receiving your application.
Not eligible? You can still join Life at Barclays via Direct Hiring:
Direct Hiring is the alternative route for those that are not eligible for the MTS. MVO in collaboration with a dedicated Military Talent Acquisition Partner, support the whole military community, including; Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists and Military Spouses/Partners.
Applicants will need to apply for roles available on the main Barclays Careers Site and will have the opportunity to identify as a Veteran or Spouse, during the online application process. During the application process, the MVO team can provide the following assistance:
- Introductions to the Barclays Military Resource Group: Applicants will each be introduced to local Military Resource Groups, where they will be able to 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 could support with your application/s. Workshops include: CV and Interview Technique Workshops and Change Management Workshops.
Please register to our Military Talent Pool, we can keep in touch with details of events and opportunities that may be of interest: https://barclays.avature.net/militaryandveterans