Apprenticeship - Supply, trading & shipping - advanced (L3) / higher (L4)

Supports global energy trading, shipping and commercial operations through market data analysis, financial activities and the coordination of physical oil movements.

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. 

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):

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.

Reward

• Starting Salary: £32,000 per annum + discretionary, performance related, annual bonus.

• Sign on Bonus: £3,000 (one off payment subject to tax and national insurance)

• Holiday Allowance: 28 days + flexible bank holidays (to take at a time that suits you) + two wellbeing / duvet days.

• Wellbeing Allowance: Claim up to £1,500 each calendar year (subject to tax and national insurance) for products and services that contribute to physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing

• Flexible Benefits: In addition to your base salary, you’ll receive a flexible allowance (currently 20% of your base salary) that you can take as cash or use to buy a range of extra benefits, such as a pension, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and our cycle to work scheme.

• Private Medical Insurance: We’ll pay for private healthcare, and you only pay an income tax charge.

• BP Share Plans: You can choose to take part in our share plan and buy bp shares every month. 

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role