Business Manager Job at Barclays (London)

Business Manager

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , London ▼
Northampton
Glasgow
Greater Manchester

Category:
Banking

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Join us as a Business Manager at Barclays where you will help shape the future of our Retail Banking - Current Accounts & Payments business. You will be responsible for providing end-to-end business management support to the business and leadership team, with a particular focus on hiring, internal communications and event planning , while also supporting other strategic deliveries within the Business Management team. Key duties will include handling Workday-related processes, writing internal communications, coordinating team events and town halls and ensuring compliance with key controls. The position requires considerable organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to build effective networks and problem solve.

Job Responsibility:

Implementation of Target Operating Model, business development, and financial and non-financial resource allocation, providing strategic insight and thought leadership
Strategic support to and oversight of demand pipeline and the book of work, including assistance in the development and execution of strategic initiatives, projects, research, and analysis to support decision-making
Support to and guidance for operational efficiency and colleague/customer/client experience within the organisation, including the identification of areas for improvement, streamlining of processes, and implementation of best practices to enhance productivity, effectiveness and experience
Management of of people plan, talent development and succession planning including the identification of high-potential employees, provision of mentorship and guidance, and support to leadership development and diversity initiatives
Communication with internal and external stakeholders, management of communication channels and ensuring effective coordination across different departments and teams
Participation in compliance activities such as SMR and other regulatory registrations/certifications, as well as support for crisis management and risk mitigation, including the development of contingency plans, coordination of responses to emergencies, and business continuity
Management of all organisational/team requirements relating to technology, real estate, people and communications in conjunction with relevant partners across the firm
Enablement of oversight of risk management and compliance with internal and external requirements, including internal Governance on critical control activities in partnership with the CCO team, such as Records Inventory and RCSAs
Cost control and workforce management of the Business/Function, including involvement in financial analysis and planning, forecasting, and monitoring of financial performance against targets

Requirements:

Experience in managing hiring processes and supporting talent across teams
Proven experience in writing clear and impactful communications, including management updates
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage internal events such as senior leadership offsites and all-colleague town halls
Considerable strategic thinking skills with the ability to articulate and communicate strategy effectively
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and approach to problem-solving
Ability to build and maintain considerable networks across multiple teams and stakeholders

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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