The Cyber Recovery Lead is responsible for developing and managing Barclays’ ability to restore critical technology services following cyberattacks, ransomware, or major technology disruption. Requirements typically include substantial experience in cyber resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity, infrastructure, cloud technologies, and incident management, together with knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory expectations. The successful candidate should be comfortable leading recovery planning, testing and exercises, coordinating technology and security teams, and reporting risks to senior stakeholders. Strong communication, analytical, organisational, and leadership skills are expected, along with the ability to make clear decisions during high-pressure incidents. Experience in a highly regulated financial-services environment and relevant security or continuity certifications would be advantageous.
Barclays is a major British banking and financial-services group serving individuals, businesses, institutions, and governments in the UK and international markets. Its operations include retail and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, payments, and technology-enabled financial services. The group employs a large global workforce and operates in a highly regulated environment where security, resilience, innovation, and responsible risk management are central priorities. Barclays invests substantially in digital banking, cloud platforms, data, cybersecurity, and operational resilience to protect customers and maintain reliable services. The company typically offers structured career development, flexible working options, employee benefits, and opportunities to work on large-scale technology and transformation programmes. This role is associated with Barclays’ technology and cyber-resilience activity in Knutsford, Cheshire.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in banking, cybersecurity, technology, healthcare, engineering, education, and professional services, with major employment centres in London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Bristol. British culture generally values punctuality, privacy, politeness, and a healthy separation between work and personal life, while cities provide diverse international communities. Lifestyle choices range from lively urban living to quieter coastal and rural areas, supported by extensive public transport, though housing can be expensive in London and the South East. Visa requirements depend on nationality and role; many overseas professionals use the Skilled Worker route, requiring an eligible employer sponsor, an approved occupation, and the relevant salary threshold. Candidates should confirm current rules with the UK government. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare registration, taxes, banking, and potential school arrangements. The UK’s variable weather and regional cost differences are also worth considering.
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