CASE STUDY SEVEN:

Barclays:

investing in Glasgow’s future

In building the Barclays Glasgow Campus we have created something transformative. A shared space that will have a lasting impact on Glasgow, its people and the local economy. A campus that is enabling new ways of working through its technology and capability to drive innovation and collaboration. 

 Barclays has more than doubled its workforce in the city over the last four years and now has over 5,700 colleagues based there. A strong pipeline of talent and key partnerships with local universities were important factors in our decision to invest. These collaborative relationships help us to create the high value, high skilled roles needed to drive our business forward and provide the best outcomes for customers and clients. 

 We are proud of the opportunities created by our investment - not just in terms of people hired but through the wider community impact of the campus. Taking a derelict brownfield site in an under invested area we have created a city centre park with facilities to bring the community together. Micro-businesses and social enterprises are given free space to showcase their products to the public. Local entrepreneurs have been given a place to call home. 

The UK is a world leader in financial services and Glasgow plays an important part. With our investment we are increasing the strategic importance of this great city to our future.

Colin Halpin
Global Head of Market
Data Management
Barclays