Compliance Programme Director

Job Title: Compliance Change Programme Director – Barclays

Role Location: London

Contract Length: 6 months

PAYE only

As Compliance Change Programme Director, you will lead the execution of strategic change programmes within the Compliance function at Barclays. This role demands significant leadership and delivery experience in managing large, complex regulatory and risk-driven initiatives across the bank. Reporting to the Global Head of Compliance Change, you will oversee programme execution, governance, stakeholder engagement, and financial management, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s strategic goals.

• Lead execution of strategic Compliance programmes from business case to delivery and closure.

• Manage delivery risk, programme interdependencies, and stakeholder engagement.

• Set up and manage programme governance, reporting and working groups.

• Ensure alignment of programme scope, resources, and timelines with strategic priorities.

• Provide industry insights and ensure risk and control frameworks are embedded throughout.

• Drive communication with Barclays Board, Group Executive Committee and Regulators.

• Manage programme budgets, staffing requirements and track financial performance.

• Proactively identify and resolve issues, delivering creative and pragmatic solutions.

• Proven track record in large-scale programme management in financial services.

• Deep knowledge of risk and control frameworks in a banking context.

• Strong leadership and influencing skills across senior stakeholder groups.

• Strategic problem solver with a hands-on, results-driven delivery focus.

• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives involving Compliance, Risk, Legal, Tech, and Operations.

• Excellent communication, presentation and governance/reporting skills.

• Comfortable operating at ExCo and Board level, with robust stakeholder planning and execution.

• Adaptive, collaborative and highly organised, with a mindset for continuous improvement.

Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, geography, and client base. It operates consumer banking and payments globally, as well as a top-tier corporate and investment bank—all supported by a service company delivering technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

• Respect – We value everyone’s contribution and embrace diversity and inclusion.

• Integrity – We act with honesty and transparency in all that we do.

• Service – We put clients and customers at the heart of our decisions.

• Excellence – We strive for continuous improvement and innovation.

• Stewardship – We are committed to leaving things better than we found them.

Barclays is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culture of inclusion where individuals can bring their full selves to work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Barclays supports flexible working with a hybrid model. You’ll spend at least two days per week on-site, with flexibility to work from home as agreed with your line manager.

• Enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks)

• Holiday pay

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme support

• Exclusive discounts at major retailers and restaurants

If you are an experienced change leader ready to drive regulatory transformation at scale within a global bank, apply now to be part of Barclays’ journey.