Talent Assessments Implementation Lead

Barclays; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is looking for a Senior Assessment Implementation Lead to drive a crucial Talent Excellence programme. The role involves leading the implementation of a leadership assessment solution for top talent, focusing on collaboration with stakeholders and maintaining assessment quality standards in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Holiday pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Access to lifestyle and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience implementing senior-level psychometric assessments.
• Strong understanding of assessment design best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to challenge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multi-year assessment programme for high-potential talent.
• Collaborate with external providers to implement assessment strategies.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure solution quality.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership Assessment

Assessment Design

Job description

Job Title: Senior Assessment Implementation Lead (Talent Excellence Programme)

Location: London, Canary Wharf (3 Days Onsite)

Contract: 6 Months

Overall Purpose of the Role

Barclays is seeking a highly experienced Assessment Implementation Lead to play a key role in delivering a critical part of our Talent Excellence programme. This role will lead the end-to-end implementation of a leadership assessment solution focused on identifying and developing the top 15% of talent across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a multi-year, enterprise-level assessment programme for high-potential (Hi-Po) talent from executive to mid-management levels.

• Collaborate with external providers and internal occupational psychologists to co-design and implement the assessment strategy.

• Govern and manage provider relationships, ensuring delivery accountability and solution quality.

• Align the assessment framework with broader succession planning and talent development goals.

• Guide and challenge stakeholders, acting as a subject matter expert in leadership assessment.

• Maintain high standards in candidate experience, consistency, data security, and risk controls.

• Engage regularly with senior stakeholders across HR and the wider business.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience implementing senior-level psychometric or leadership assessments within a large, complex organisation.

• Strong understanding of best practices in assessment design, data security, and control frameworks.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly at senior executive levels.

• Ability to constructively challenge, influence design, and contribute original thinking to established frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to share lessons learned and apply expertise to shape effective assessment solutions.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. Our diversified business model includes consumer banking and payments operations, and a top-tier global corporate and investment bank. All of our businesses are supported by a dedicated service company that delivers technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Our mission is to help people achieve their ambitions – in the right way.

Our Values

Barclays is guided by five core values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values inform everything we do, from how we serve our clients and customers to how we work with colleagues and the wider community.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can bring their full selves to work. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our culture and strategy.

Hybrid Working

This role follows Barclays’ hybrid working model: 3 days onsite in Canary Wharf and 2 days remote. Working patterns are regularly reviewed in line with evolving business needs.

Contractor Benefits

As a contractor through Randstad Sourceright, you’ll benefit from:

• Holiday pay

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to lifestyle and retail discounts