Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 2-year Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Supply, Trading & Shipping.
- Earn a starting salary of £32,000 per annum, plus bonuses and a flexible benefits allowance.
- Gain experience in either a business or operations track, with potential for further specialisation.
- Based in Canary Wharf, London, with a hybrid working model.
- Applications are open until 31 December 2026, but recruitment is on a rolling basis.
About the Role
Supply, Trading & Shipping Apprenticeship Programme
This is a 2-year programme where you will work in real business roles and study towards a Level 3 (advanced) or Level 4 (higher) apprenticeship standard.
Tracks
During the assessment process, your skill set will be assessed to determine if you join the business track or the operations track.
General Business Track: Roles may involve supporting commercial trading activity in the financial team, analysing market data, or working in the shipping team.
Trading Operations Track: This track focuses on the operational success of trading teams. You may operate physical oil movements, ensuring safe, compliant, commercial operations, and work across different teams on the trading floor.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme:
- Business Track: You may have the opportunity to move onto a wider ST&S development programme for a further 3 years, specialising in Trading, Analytics, or Commercial tracks (subject to additional assessments).
- Operations Track: You may 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.
Support
You will be supported by:
- An experienced mentor from the trading business.
- A buddy from the Early Careers programmes.
- An Early Careers community with networking, events, and socials.
- A dedicated programme management team within trading.
Who we're looking for
We are looking for individuals with the right core competencies and motivation, rather than specific technical experience. You should have a passion for adding value in a global business, be willing to learn, take on new challenges, and persevere when things don't go to plan. Enjoy working with others, be able to take ownership of your work, be organised, pay attention to detail, and communicate clearly.
Requirements
- Must be aged 18 or over by the start of the programme in September 2027.
- If currently studying A-levels or further education, you must be due to complete your qualification/s in 2027.
- Achieved GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
- Must have the appropriate right to live and work in the UK.
- Must meet UK Government's apprenticeship funding residency rules.
- Previous qualifications, skills, and experience will be considered to ensure the apprenticeship provides significant new learning.
- This programme is designed for individuals who have not completed a university degree.
Location
Canary Wharf (bp, 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HZ)
Start Date
6th September 2027
Other Information
- You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year.
- Recruitment is on a rolling basis, so roles may close once positions are filled.
- Exploration days are in-person and bp will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs.
- This is a hybrid working role (4 days in the office).
Reward
- Starting Salary: £32,000 per annum + discretionary, performance-related, annual bonus.
- Sign on Bonus: £3,000 (one-off payment).
- Holiday Allowance: 28 days + flexible bank holidays + two wellbeing/duvet days.
- Wellbeing Allowance: Up to £1,500 per calendar year.
- Flexible Benefits: An allowance (currently 20% of base salary) that can be taken as cash or used for benefits like pension, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and cycle to work scheme.
- Private Medical Insurance: Provided.
- BP Share Plans: Option to participate in share plans.