Since it is not due to start moving into its new premises until 2021, Barclays has rented 700 desks at Princes House in West Campbell Street to place its necessary new staff. 

 

Scott Stewart, the Scotland site lead, said: "With phase one of our new site at Buchanan Wharf arriving in two years’ time we need to start making additional headroom now as we grow our numbers.

 

"Barclays are delighted to have secured this new space at Princes House in the heart of the city centre.

 

"It will provide an important stepping stone towards our new home in Tradeston."

 

In November Barclays broke ground as work began on the new campus, which is due to house its technology, functions and operations teams.

 

Work began on the Buchanan Wharf campus in November, which has been acquired from Drum Property Group. The mixed-use scheme will be home to Barclays’ technology, functions and operations teams, and will enable Barclays to double their workforce to 5,0000 strong. At least 42% of these new jobs must be “high-value” roles and at least 341 must be made available to people with a disability. 

 

Source: Insider

 

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