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As a leading global energy company with a presence in 61 countries, bp’s purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. Across the bp landscape, we’re home to a range of brands across many areas of our industry.
We are one of only a few companies that can deliver energy at global scale through a decades-long energy transition. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.
It's an exciting time to join bp. Challenging projects? You’ll have them. Support that actually supports you? We pride ourselves on it. From wellbeing programmes to mentorship and career growth opportunities, we aim to ensure you can thrive – in work and in life. Ready to build your future with us?
Early Careers at bp
Looking to turn your career dreams into global impact? Explore graduate opportunities with bp. Here you get to work on challenging projects, learn from experts and mentors, and be part of a high-performing team from the get-go. You get the freedom to think boldly, the licence to innovate and the chance to grow in multiple directions. And you get supported, recognised and rewarded along the way.
Our Business Graduate Programmes
Why work in business at bp?
- Operate as part of a high performing team
- Learn how to solve complex business challenges
- Take ownership of fast-moving projects
- Influence decisions at the highest level
From managing joint ventures to overseeing entire retail territories. From shaping strategic planning to negotiating large-scale supply chain deals. Making sure bp operates efficiently is no easy task. And as part of our business function, you’ll be right at the heart of it, working with fresh technology, making key decisions, and learning from experienced colleagues who know how to make big business work.
You’ll have the opportunity to complete 2 or 3 rotations designed to give you breadth of experience across your chosen business area whilst also supporting you to build technical depth.
Your development will also be supported by a structured technical pathway and our Elevate training programme, helping you grow both professionally and personally. With a dedicated support network and a vibrant early careers community, you’ll be empowered to thrive, connect, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Where could you join us?
- Commercial
- Human resources
- Intelligence, Security & Crisis Management (ISC)
To find out which roles you are eligible for, and where they are based, please visit bp.com/careers when we open on October 15th.
Start date
7th September 2026
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.
- 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 operates on a hybrid model of work - for certain roles. This may vary for non-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:
T: +44 1635 584149
Reward
- Starting Salary: £37,100 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.
Apply now
Ready to discover how much you can do – and how far your potential could take you? We’ll be with you every step of the way.
Help deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow.
