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) Degree 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
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3) Top tips
4) Apprentice social life
5) What skills are needed in ST&S
Role and Responsibilities
During this four year programme you will rotate through several real roles across our trading business, all of which offer commercial experience from day one, helping you build confidence working in financial, commodity & energy markets, while developing commercial awareness and technical skills through training. Your work could include:
Using data to spot trends and create insights into global, financial, commodity & energy markets
Supporting commercial decisions across trading and origination
Working on projects that improve how we operate and serve customers
Alongside your role, you’ll study part time towards a degree aligned to the Digital and Technology Solutions standards. We offer this degree in conjunction with a London-based training provider, of which more details will be provided to you during the recruitment process.
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 or be predicted at least 120 UCAS points, to include one STEM A level or equivalent Relevant subjects include Maths, Computer Science, Physics, IT, Software Engineering and…