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Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank’s critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank’s business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: • Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL., • A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams., • Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes, • Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: • Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks, • Experience of working on Data migration tools and software’s, • Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities • Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning., • Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring., • Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience., • Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning., • Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations., • Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave. Investment

Join us as a MongoDB Engineer at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank’s critical technology infrastructure and resolve more multi-faceted technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. To be successful as a MongoDB Engineer, you should have: • Experience in Ansible for database server configurations, • Experience in devops automation tools such as git, JIRA and database CI/CD tools A good working knowledge of coaching SRE practices across large organisation or multifaceted teams, • A working knowledge of MongoDB Some other highly valued skills may include: • Practical experience of containers and Kubernetes, • Experience with scripting languages (e.g. python, bash) for automation / migration tasks You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role will be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow location. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities • Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements., • Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution., • Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines., • Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access., • Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach., • Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, you’ll take the lead in optimising Barclays’ third-party technology spend, driving efficiency and value across key categories. You’ll define, develop, and implement sourcing strategies while collaborating closely with the business to deliver strategic sourcing initiatives and enhance buying channels. In order to be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager, you should have: * Strong commercial acumen – Ability to analyse market trends, identify cost-saving opportunities, and make data-driven decisions that maximise value for Barclays. * Expertise in supplier negotiations – Skilled in building win-win agreements, managing complex contracts, and driving competitive outcomes with suppliers. * Proven stakeholder management skills – Adept at influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives. Highly-valued skills: * Financial analysis capability – Competence in evaluating pricing models, assessing total cost of ownership, and supporting strategic decisions through robust financial insights. * CIPS certification – Professional accreditation that demonstrates advanced knowledge of procurement principles and best practices. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Knutsford or Manchester. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities • Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities., • Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk., • Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc…., • Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation., • Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.)., • Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Technology Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development, and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Technology Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: • Risk Management., • Stakeholder Management., • Strong Negotiation Skills. Some other highly valued skills may include: • Excellent Time Management Skills., • Strong Business Communications Skills. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out Glasgow, Manchester or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities • Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities., • Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk., • Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc…., • Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation., • Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.)., • Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you’ll install, configure, and maintain the IBM DB2 system to ensure strong performance and reliability. You’ll play a key role in enhancing the Mainframe Automation environment, streamlining manual processes through automation to reduce risk and increase efficiency. We’re seeking candidates with hands-on mainframe installation experience, ideally involving IBM DB2 system tools or similar mainframe technologies. To be successful in this role, you will need the following: • Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of IBM DB2 and related tools (e.g., DB2 CA, DB2 Connect, Data Studio, etc.)., • Strong working knowledge of mainframe operating system tools, including TSO, JCL, REXX, SQL, and others., • Several years of hands-on experience as a DB2 Systems Programmer., • Solid understanding of system performance, optimisation, and monitoring techniques. Other highly valued skills include: • Experience with DevOps tooling, such as VS Code, Db2 Developer Extensions, and similar technologies., • Knowledge of z/OSMF., • Familiarity with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools., • Understanding of Db2 internals and RACF security. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. The successful candidate can be based in Knutsford (Radbroke Hall) or Glasgow Campus. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities • Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements., • Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution., • Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines., • Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access., • Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach., • Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations • Advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions., • Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc.) to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Sourcing Manager - Capital Projects at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. To be successful as a Sourcing Manager - Capital Projects you should have experience with: • Stakeholder Management., • Strong Negotiation Skills., • Ability to multitask & manage multiple projects. Some other highly valued skills may include: • Resilience., • Background within Construction. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities • Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities., • Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk., • Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc…., • Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation., • Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.)., • Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager at Barclays, to optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend category and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing across a wide range of marketing categories. To be successful as a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager you should have experience with: • Stakeholder Management., • Strong Organisation Skills and Time Management., • Commercial Knowledge., • Contract Negotiations., • Procurement best in class practices. Some other highly valued skills may include: • Resilience., • Self-starter., • Marketing Knowledge. You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based out of Glasgow, Northampton or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To optimise and address Barclays 3rd party spend requirements, including the definition, development and implementation of approaches for relevant spend categories and requirements with close collaboration with the business and execution of strategic sourcing and buying channel development/optimisation. Accountabilities • Profile spend in category area and develop understanding of business strategy, business requirements, cost levers and opportunities. Collaboration with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, develop requests for proposal and ensure sourcing activities align to the banks needs and priorities., • Planning and execution of sourcing events including RFP/ RFXs, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk., • Monitoring and guiding of controls and compliance requirements to be met through the category and sourcing cycle from request to contract, including regulatory engagement, controls, audits, data quality etc…., • Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures for sourcing activities aligned to the policies, standards, relevant compliance and regulation., • Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve effectiveness, control and efficiency of sourcing processes including buying channel optimisation for relevant categories of spend (catalogues, demand challenge etc.)., • Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management by attending conferences, participating in training, and conducting market research on techniques and tools. Assistant Vice President Expectations • To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions., • Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others., • OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes., • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues., • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda., • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done., • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy., • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively., • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience., • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Job Description Digital Designer Location: McCann Campus, Macclesfield (Hybrid working) About Us... Ghosts. A swimming pool. Two mischievous kittens. At McCann Manchester, it’s fair to say we’re a little different. Here the people make the agency, they are what makes our work so unique. We’re a creative agency spread across eight acres of countryside in Cheshire, and the rumours are true, we also have a pub, bistro and gym all on-site. McCann Manchester is a big family - the largest integrated agency in the UK in fact. We work with some of the UK’s most interesting brands and we’re looking for a Midweight Digital Designer to come and join us. Armbands optional. About You… • A portfolio that demonstrates the ability to execute different design styles across Social, Digital & Print channels, • The ability to produce original creative concepts whilst following brand guidelines, • A passion for design, and the desire to keep up with new trends and technologies, • Share your ideas effectively to Account Management, and Senior Creatives, • The confidence to own projects, manage workload, meet deadlines & stick to budget, • Be pro-active / easy going - a team player who can turn their hand to most things, • Great eye for detail and enjoys fast paced agency environment, • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, • Story boarding and art directing photography shoots experience About The Role… • You’ll craft deliverables for a variety of channels and clients, predominantly in the retail sector, • Collaborating with Copywriters, Art Directors, and Photographers you’ll develop unique & creative executions for a wide variety of briefs and challenges, • You’ll generate original creative concepts, as well as contributing to existing creative campaigns If you want to work on highly visible and instantly recognisable campaigns, we'd love to hear from you! As Digital Designer You’ll Have Access To… A competitive financial and benefits package and a culture ideally suited to those who enjoy pursuing personal career development. The opportunity to work within the largest integrated agency in the UK, in stunning surroundings, with specialist departments including, animation, video production, planning, digital creative and development and social media. An outstanding working environment that really is hard to beat. Based on an 8 acre site the four main buildings form a campus that includes a subsidised Bistro, free car parking, free access to an onsite gym and an outdoor heated pool (for when the weather gets warmer!). The Truth… Working with McCann will be a journey, it’ll be both fun and challenging. We want you to grow with us, and create work our clients will be excited about and work you will feel proud of. For more information on our Midweight Digital Designer role, click apply below. McCann Worldgroup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Join us at Barclays Internal Audit as a Cloud Security Audit VP where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide independent and reliable Cyber Security audit assurance to executive management and the Board on governance, risk management, and control effectiveness. In this role, you will contribute to audit planning and execution, risk assessment, control evaluation, and issue resolution. You’ll deliver high-quality audit observations and support the development of actionable recommendations to improve business processes. To be successful you should have experience with below: • Risk and control assessment experience (within an audit or control function responsible for testing driven assurance) covering Cyber Security., • Expertise in major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) misconfigurations, vulnerable serverless functions, container escapes (Kubernetes/Docker), cloud storage, • Experience in developing and executing assurance testing approaches for cloud environments in some of the following areas: data security (including cryptography), security configuration, network security, cyber incident response, vulnerability management, cyber threat management, information risk management, data leakage protection, identity & access management, cyber resilience., • Exposure to and background knowledge of IT Architecture and a wide range of technology environments including traditional on-premise enterprise environments, cloud and hybrid environments., • Knowledge of new and emerging technology, cyber security, and cyber resilience risks., • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CISA, CISM, CISSP or other relevant technical qualification; and/or relevant graduate degree)., • Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment., • Working knowledge of cyber security frameworks or standards (e.g. NIST, CIS, ISO). Other highly valued skills: • Financial services industry knowledge., • Understanding of Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and threat modelling concepts., • Programme /Project delivery experience (including: agile, waterfall and SDLC) or exposure to auditing major programmes and projects., • Exposure to and usage of data analysis tools to support audit /control work or as part of operational leadership e.g. (Sql, Python etc.). You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role can be based in London or Knutsford. Purpose of the role To support the development of audits aligned to the bank’s standards and objectives by working collaboratively with colleagues, providing accurate information and recommendations, and complying with policies and procedures. Accountabilities • Audit development and delivery support, including financial statements, accounting practices, operational processes, IT systems and risk management., • Identification of operational risks to support the delivery of the Barclays Internal Audit (BIA) Audit Plan through risk assessments., • Assessment of internal control effectiveness and their capability to identify and mitigate risk aligned to regulatory requirements., • Communication of key findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including the Audit Owner, senior managers and directors., • Identification of regulatory news and industry trends/developments to provide timely insight and recommendations for best practice. Vice President Expectations • To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures.., • If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.., • If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.., • OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.., • Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment., • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda., • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does., • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business., • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies., • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions., • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes., • Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

About Apprentify At Apprentify, we deliver industry-leading apprenticeship programmes that power digital transformation and workforce development across the UK. Our portfolio spans a wide breadth of high-demand disciplines, including Digital Marketing, Data, Software Development, Cyber Security, AI, Product, Project Management, Sales, Leadership, Learning & Development, and Tech-enabled business roles. We work with ambitious employers to upskill and reskill talent through high-quality, compliant, future-focused programmes that meet stringent government funding requirements. Our delivery model blends expert coaching, innovative curriculum design, and real-world application to ensure every learner achieves meaningful outcomes — while every programme consistently meets the highest standards of funding compliance, audit readiness and data accuracy. About the Role The Head of Compliance is a critical leadership role at the centre of Apprentify’s operational performance. You will own the full compliance framework that underpins our funding, data integrity, audit readiness and financial accuracy. This role demands high standards, sharp decision-making and an ability to anticipate risks before they arise. You will set the compliance strategy, drive accountability across all operational teams, and ensure Apprentify consistently exceeds government funding expectations. Your work directly protects revenue, strengthens QAR outcomes, and enables us to scale with confidence and precision. This role is for a high performer who brings expertise, pace and a zero-defect mindset. Key Responsibilities Funding Compliance • Own compliance across the full learner journey, ensuring all activity meets government funding rules., • Monitor rule changes and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for operational teams., • Act as Apprentify’s subject-matter expert and escalation point for all funding compliance queries. ILR & Data Management • Lead accurate and timely monthly ILR submissions, validation and error resolution., • Maintain high standards of data integrity through rigorous quality checks., • Produce clear monthly ILR and performance reporting to inform operational decisions. Contract & Employer Compliance • Maintain and update employer contracts in line with funding rules and audit requirements., • Resolve employer and stakeholder compliance queries and ensure all documentation is audit-ready. Subcontracting Oversight • Manage subcontractor compliance including due diligence, documentation and annual submissions., • Ensure subcontracting partners meet government funding requirements and quality expectations. Performance Reporting & Accountability • Own the compliance data framework and monthly reporting cycle., • Highlight risks, trends and QAR performance, including R13/R14 validation checks. Audit & Risk Management • Lead internal/external audit readiness including PDSAT monitoring and sampling activity., • Conduct root-cause analysis and drive actions to reduce compliance risk across Operations. Financial Reconciliation • Provide Finance with accurate, timely updates on co-investment, incentives, reimbursements and levy shortfalls., • Ensure all funding-related data is accurate, validated and compliant. EPAO Performance Management • Manage EPAO contracts and performance meetings, escalating risks and ensuring quality of EPA outcomes. External Stakeholder Management • Serve as the main point of contact for government funding groups, coordinating all regulatory communications and submissions. About You You will thrive in this role if you are a compliance expert who is analytical, detail-focused and confident operating at a senior level. You bring strong knowledge of DFE/DWP funding rules, exceptional data accuracy, and the ability to translate complexity into operational clarity. You take ownership, enjoy problem-solving, and bring a calm, structured approach to risk management. Essential experience: • Significant experience in apprenticeship compliance, ILR management and government funding rules., • Strong understanding of audit processes, PDSAT, data validation and QAR performance., • Experience leading compliance functions or acting as a senior compliance specialist., • Ability to influence, challenge and guide stakeholders confidently across the business. Desirable: • Experience working with subcontracting arrangements., • Experience of leading compliance within a fast-scaling provider., • Strong rapport with DWP/DFE account managers. What High Performance Looks Like in This Role • Consistently audit-ready, with accurate, timely ILR submissions and strong data integrity., • Clear, confident rule interpretation, turning funding requirements into simple, actionable guidance., • Proactive risk management, identifying issues early and preventing them from recurring., • Strong cross-functional influence, ensuring teams understand and deliver their compliance responsibilities., • Continuous improvement mindset, strengthening processes, reducing errors and protecting revenue. What We Offer At Apprentify, we believe in rewarding our people for the value they bring. Benefits include: • Competitive salary, • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service., • Private medical insurance., • Birthday Leave + Volunteer Day., • Hybrid working with regular collaboration days in our Wilmslow HQ., • Ongoing professional development and leadership support., • A culture of high performance, innovation, and impact, where your contribution directly shapes Apprentify’s success., • Enhanced family leave policies., • Access to mental health and wellbeing support., • Regular company-wide events and team socials.

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