Academy Coordinator

Join Us as an Academy Coordinator/Talent & Development Specialist - AVP

Location: London

Duration: 6-month PAYE contract

Why This Role Matters

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment? As the Academy Coordinator / Talent Sourcing Specialist at the Assistant Vice President level, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless flow of talent into our Academy. Your expertise will help shape the future of our workforce, aligning training capacity with internal up-skilling initiatives. You’ll be a key advisor, influencing decision-making and driving operational effectiveness while embodying the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Key Skills We’re Looking For

• Intake Coordination & Capacity Planning: Master the art of coordinating academy intakes from planning to confirmed start dates.
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing: Align diverse stakeholders and challenge constructively to achieve timely decisions.
• Senior-Ready Communication: Communicate complex information clearly and confidently to senior audiences.
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Engage with complex data to identify risks early and creatively solve problems.
• Leadership: Lead complex tasks and guide team members using LEAD behaviors (Listen, Energise, Align, Develop).
• Risk & Control Management: Focus on mitigating risk and maintaining robust process controls.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end coordination of Advisor Academy intakes, ensuring all milestones and dependencies are met.
• Liaise with Academy, training, and business leads to agree on intake volumes and timings, proactively resolving any clashes.
• Produce pipeline and intake Management Information (MI) to surface risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ensure candidates are fully prepared for their programs by managing readiness gates and onboarding actions.
• Collaborate with other business divisions to consult on complex issues and provide guidance to People Leaders.
• Continuously seek ways to improve operational trackers and develop new policies or procedures.

About Barclays

Barclays is a leading British universal bank, offering a diverse range of services across consumer banking, payments, and corporate investment banking. Our commitment to excellence is supported by a robust service company that provides technology and operational services across the Group.

Our Values

At Barclays, our actions are guided by our core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values shape our relationships with customers and colleagues alike, ensuring that success is measured not just by what we achieve, but how we achieve it.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels confident to bring their whole selves to work. At Barclays, we nurture diverse talents, empowering all individuals to contribute fully to our vision and goals.

Embrace Hybrid Working

We are excited to offer a flexible hybrid working environment, allowing you to balance your time between home and the office. Depending on your team, you may spend between 20% to 60% of your time in the office, with options to adjust based on your personal circumstances.

Your Benefits

As a contract employee with Randstad Sourceright, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Enrollment in a pension plan after 12 weeks on assignment.
• Holiday pay and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Exclusive discounts at various high street shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth!