Barclays Launches Campus in Glasgow to Drive Innovation and Collaboration

The British universal bank Barclays announced on Tuesday the launch of a new campus in Tradeston, Glasgow, which will house Technology, Operations, and Functions Teams, bringing new high-value roles to the city. 

According to the announcement, the launch is the latest step in the bank’s location strategy which is focused on bringing teams closer together to drive innovation and collaboration. It will generate a competitive edge by attracting the best talent to drive the business forward.

Barclays has grown its workforce in Glasgow by over 90% over the last four years, and is on track to have around 5,000 employees on campus by 2023. It is developing a robust pipeline of graduate and apprenticeship opportunities, the majority of which are going into high-skill technology roles, in partnership with universities in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Moreover, the campus will be home to the latest Barclays Eagle Lab hosting members of the Glasgow technology start-up community. The lab will focus on supporting and developing skills in new and emerging technologies, innovation and entrepreneurship.

“We wanted to create something transformative that would have a lasting impact on Glasgow, its people and the local economy. I am proud of the opportunities we have created – not just through jobs, but also through our supply chain and community initiatives,” said Jes Staley, Chief Executive, Barclays. “The UK is a world leader in financial services and Glasgow plays an important part. With this investment we are increasing the strategic importance of the city to our future.”