Apprenticeship - Supply, trading & shipping - advanced (L3) / higher (L4) - UK
BP · United Kingdom, London · hybrid
Entity:
Supply, Trading & Shipping
Job Family Group:
Business Support Group
Job Description:
Supply, Trading & Shipping – L6 Degree Apprenticeship
Early Careers at bp
bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.
Our Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) L3/4 Apprenticeship Programme
Fast-moving. High impact. Full of possibility. In supply, trading & shipping (ST&S), every decision matters – and you’ll be making them sooner than you think.
Why work in ST&S at bp?
- Play a role in powering economies worldwide.
- Work in a fast-paced environment where every second counts.
- Build future-proof skills that open up many different career paths.
- Learn from experienced teams who’ll help you grow your commercial confidence.
Hear more from some of our apprentices:
1) Things you didn't know about ST&S
2) Misconceptions about ST&S
3) Top tips
4) Apprentice social life
5) What skills are needed in ST&S
Role and Responsibilities
Our apprenticeships offer a route into the energy industry without a university degree. Over a 2-year programme, you’ll work in real business roles and be an active member of your team. You will also study towards a Level 3 (advanced) or Level 4 (higher) apprenticeship standard. Your apprenticeship will be aligned to one of the following standards (learning providers are subject to change):
Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
BPP (Level 3)
Data analyst / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Imperial College and Corndel (Level 4)
During the assessment process we will assess where your skill set will be best suited – to join either the business track or the operations track. Either way, we expect you to become the future talent for our ST&S business.
General business track:
Roles could see you supporting various commercial trading activity in the financial team; analysing market data; or working in the shipping team, to name a few. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will have the opportunity to move onto our wider ST&S development programme, a further 3 years, specialising in either Trading, Analytics or Commercial tracks, depending on your skillset and career aspirations. This is subject to successfully completing additional assessments.
Trading operations track:
Operations is key to the success of our trading teams. Over the 2-year programme you may operate physical oil movements ensuring safe, compliant, commercial operations. You will be given the opportunity to work across different teams on the trading floor, from crude oil to biofuels, from barges to ships, and everything in between.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will have the opportunity to complete a 3rd rotation focusing on a core operations role with a view to becoming a permanent member of the operations team.
Join us and you’ll get the support of a structured technical pathway and our training programme, designed to help you grow both professionally and personally. In return, you'll bring your ideas, curiosity and ambition to real business challenges. Along the way, you'll be part of a supportive bp early careers community that will help you grow, succeed and make a meaningful impact from day one.
You’ll be supported by:
- An experienced mentor from our trading business
- A buddy from our Early Careers programmes
- An Early Careers community with networking, events and socials
- A dedicated programme management team within trading to support your journey
Who we’re looking for
We believe in hiring people with the right core competencies and motivation, rather than specific technical experience. That’s why, when it comes to our apprenticeship programmes, we welcome applicants from a range of academic subject backgrounds.
Most importantly, we’re looking for people who have a real passion to add value in a global business.
To be successful in this role you don’t need to have everything figured out from day one, but you do need to be willing to learn, take on new challenges and keep going when things don’t go to plan. You’ll enjoy working with others, while also being able to take ownership of your own work. Being organised, paying attention to detail and communicating clearly will also help you succeed.
Requirements
To apply, you must be aged 18 or over by the start of the programme in September 2027.
If you’re currently studying A-levels or completing further education, you must be due to complete your qualification/s in 2027 (we’re unable to progress applications for students who will be part way through their studies when the programme starts).
You’ll also need to have:
- Achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or equivalent
As this is an apprenticeship, there are some eligibility requirements you’ll need to meet:
- Right to live and work: You must have the appropriate right to live and work in the UK for the apprenticeship.
- Residency: You must meet the UK Government’s apprenticeship funding residency rules. These depend on your individual circumstances, including where you have lived and your immigration or residency status.
- Previous learning: Having other qualifications does not automatically stop you from applying. However, your previous qualifications, skills and experience will be considered to make sure the apprenticeship provides you with significant new learning.
- Other funded training: If you are already completing another apprenticeship or government-funded programme, this may affect your eligibility and will need to be checked.
This bp programme is designed for people who have not completed a university degree. If you already have a degree, please take a look at our student and graduate opportunities instead.
Location
This role will be based out of the following UK office:
Canary Wharf (bp, 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HZ)
Start Date
6th September 2027
Other Information
Please note the following when applying:
- You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.
- We recruit on a rolling basis – this means roles may close once positions are filled or we have enough applications. If you’re interested in a role, we strongly recommend applying as soon as possible while applications remain open.
- Exploration days are a key part of the assessment process and will be in person – bp will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs, in line with the travel policy which will be shared with you. Please ensure you will be available to attend in person.
- Unless you apply to a role with a location explicitly stated, role locations are not guaranteed – where not stated, you will be placed in a location based on business need.
- Accommodation – once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation.
- Hybrid working – please note, bp ST&S currently operates on an 80:20 hybrid working work policy (4 days in the office) for most office-based roles.
Adjustments
We are keen to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any adjustments/accommodations, to any stage of the recruitment process, please mention this in the allocated section on your initial application form.
Someone will then be in touch to discuss or confirm the adjustments/accommodations as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss adjustments before applying, please get in touch:https://careers.bp.com/contact-u