Job Specifications
Job Title: L&D Project Manager – Digital Accreditation & Coaching
Location: London (2 Days on site)
Contract: 6 Months
Overall Purpose of the Role
Barclays is seeking an accomplished L&D Project Manager to backfill a high-performing lead on a flagship digital accreditation and coaching initiative. This includes a pilot blending real-life digital coaching and AI-enhanced virtual coaching designed to scale across the organisation by 2026. The successful candidate will ensure the pilot delivers measurable value, generates insight-driven recommendations, and galvanises stakeholder support for enterprise-wide adoption.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned L&D professional with strong programme delivery, HR transformation, and stakeholder management skills, ideally gained in financial services or large consultancy settings.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of a cross-functional digital coaching pilot for senior leaders and people managers
Translate pilot results into a compelling use case and benefits case for 2026 scale-up
Influence and drive buy-in from stakeholders, many of whom may be change-resistant
Shape and manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and communication strategies
Align with broader L&D strategies including mandatory training, cultural initiatives, and promotions criteria
Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including PMO, executive sponsors, and internal systems teams
Navigate complex HR and L&D systems environments, including Workday and internal Learning Labs
Ensure programme delivery integrates with Barclays’ broader cultural transformation roadmap
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Formal project management qualifications: PRINCE2, APM, Agile or equivalent (mandatory)
Strong track record in enterprise-level L&D or HR transformation programmes
Background in financial services or global consultancy environments
Familiarity with Workday, performance management systems, and accredited learning models
Demonstrated ability to engage with C-suite stakeholders and drive change across matrixed organisations
Experience in culture-led change, organisational design, and employee engagement strategies
Confident analysing programme data and working alongside insight/analytics teams to shape decisions
Exposure to talent frameworks, such as succession planning or performance calibration
Award-winning L&D experience or contributions to large-scale transformation programmes (a plus)
About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full-service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.
Values
Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These guide both how Barclays achieves results and how it works with colleagues, customers, and communities.
Diversity
Barclays is committed to fostering a culture where all colleagues feel they belong and can bring their full selves to work. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to how Barclays delivers excellence.
Hybrid Working
This role follows Barclays’ hybrid model: working 2 days onsite with remaining time remote. Working arrangements are regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with business needs.
Your Benefits
As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including pension enrolment, holiday pay, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and retail and lifestyle discounts.
About the Company
Barclays is a British universal bank. Our vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities.
With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately ...
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