Job Family Group:
Strategic Planning & Business Development Group
Job Description:
Role Synopsis
Please note that roles based out of SJS or Sunbury will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027
The Sustainability team is responsible for defining bp’s sustainability strategy, framework, aims and priorities. The team supports the integration of sustainability across the organization, provides governance and oversight, and ensures that external sustainability issues are identified, assessed and appropriately handled.
The Sustainability Advisor is a key role within the S&S Sustainability team. Working closely with the VP Sustainability, the role will support a range of sustainability strategy initiatives, projects and governance activities. The role requires extensive engagement across S&S, Finance, HSE&C, Investor Relations, Press, Communications & External Affairs, and bp’s wider businesses.
The successful candidate will bring subject-matter expertise in sustainability, supported by strong technical and commercial knowledge. They will be able to communicate complex sustainability topics clearly and credibly to both internal and external audiences. They will also demonstrate the ability to work effectively across business interfaces, build strong relationships, influence stakeholders and communicate insights and recommendations persuasively.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the S&S sustainability governance process in support of Group governance.
Ensure development of high-quality, relevant and enlightening sustainability materials for committees, the Board and bpLT.
Find opportunities to integrate sustainability considerations into Group and business strategies, collaborating wi relevant teams across S&S and the businesses to mitigate risk, strengthen resilience and build value.
Articulate the case for Group sustainability, demonstrating how sustainability activities can support regulatory compliance, improve resilience, handle costs, mitigate risk and unlock value.
Contribute, as required, to the strategic sustainability elements of key Group processes, including strategy, planning, investment governance, assurance, performance management and updates to OMS.
Lead internal sustainability engagement and communications, working with C&EA, HSE&C, P&C and other relevant teams to ensure a detailed, aligned and coordinated approach.
Guide and shape the Group’s sustainability communications and engagement strategy in partnership with C&EA.
Support the development of policy positions on non-carbon sustainability topics, working with the S&S Policy team and C&EA’s Issues Management team to ensure an integrated and aligned approach.
Work with colleagues across S&S to identify strategic opportunities to embed sustainability considerations into Group and business decision-making, enabling the organisation to handle sustainability-related risks and realise associated value.
Support internal and external Group requests, projects and priority activities as required.
Represent S&S on relevant company steering committees and working groups relating to sustainability engagement, strategy and initiatives.
Act as the S&S lead for AI and sustainability, identifying relevant opportunities and supporting the responsible adoption of AI across sustainability activity.
Essential Education
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant technical field, including environmental science, engineering or a related scientific field.
Essential Experience and Job Requirements
Expertise in sustainability-related topics including environmental sustainability and ESG disclosure requirements.
Excellent influencing skills at all levels, both internally and externally, combined with strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to provide reasoned challenge on complex topics, influence partners and support effective decision-making.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, supported by excellent time-management, project-management and…