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About bp

bp is a global company that offers a world of opportunities for professionals as well as those starting out in their career. We have an ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

What does this mean for you? It means you can expect purposeful work, world-class training and the flexibility to realize your full potential. Ready to crack on? Your perfect job match awaits.

Are you ready to take the next steps to a successful career?

At bp we believe that every young person deserves a fair chance to develop the skills and confidence necessary for a successful transition into the workplace and a rewarding career that they may have otherwise considered out of reach.

If you are finishing Year 12 in 2025 (or have already finished Year 12) and are exploring apprenticeship opportunities for Autumn 2026, then our work experience programme is the perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable skills and insights to the working world at a global integrated energy company.

At bp, we firmly maintain that inclusion is for everyone. We work hard to create and foster safe and inclusive workplaces and partnerships. We want our people, and those who work with us, to have the opportunity to perform at their best – no matter who they are, where they come from, or whatever their background may be.

Social mobility supports an inclusive workplace and is about opening doors for everyone. Join us on this paid opportunity (excluding travel and accommodation) to connect with industry leaders and build a network that will help you achieve your future ambitions.

What to expect

Our five-day paid work experience programme is a hands-on and transformative learning experience. It is designed to help you to identify your strengths, adapt to change, discover your personal brand, enhance your communication skills, and collaborate as a team.

During your time on the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, hear from a range of bp employees sharing their experience, and both find and use your voice in a professional environment.

You will also gain an understanding of how your skills and interests can be used in a career at bp, hear about our early careers programmes, including hints and tips for success through the recruitment process.

If you are successful through your application to this programme, you will progress straight to online interview for one of our Apprenticeship Programmes (subject to meeting requirements; example programmes can be found here)

What you’ll gain:

• Inspiring connections: Spend time networking with leaders and peers who are passionate about empowering individuals to thrive in their careers, regardless of background

• Empowering insights: Gain invaluable insights from accomplished professionals who have excelled in their careers, helping to shape your own future success

• Colleague stories: Hear directly from recent apprentices about their career journeys and experiences at bp

• Career advancement: Participation means you will progress straight to online interview for one of our Apprenticeship Programmes (eligibility criteria apply). Please note, opportunities in Supply, Trading & Shipping may be subject to additional testing to determine eligibility.

Eligibility

This programme is open to those who wish to pursue an apprenticeship at bp in 2026, in any discipline and are from a lower socio-economic background.

You must have:

• Been eligible for UK Government funded Free School Meals

Or meet both of these criteria:

• You attended a UK state school or college AND

• The occupation of the main household earner when you were aged 14 was one of the following:

• Technical and craft occupations such as: motor mechanic, plumber, printer, electrician, gardener, train driver

• Routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations such as: postal worker, machine operative, security guard, caretaker, farm worker, catering assistant, sales assistant, HGV driver, cleaner, porter, packer, labourer, waiter/waitress, bar staff.

• Long-term unemployed (claimed Jobseeker’s Allowance or earlier unemployment benefit for more than a year).

In addition you must:

• Hold a valid passport/birth certificate/residence permit, NI number and

• Achieved a grade 4 (C) in GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Location

This opportunity will take place at the following UK offices:

bp Sunbury - ICBT (International Centre for Business & Technology), Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7LN

Start & end dates

Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October 2025

Times: 10am – 3pm each day.

You will be expected to commit to attending the full week in person.

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 reasonable adjustments/accommodations as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss possible adjustments before applying, please get in touch:

E: bpeducationandemployability@bp.com

Salary

This experience is paid at the real living wage, which currently equates to £13.85 per hour for London.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/ accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

T: +44 1635 584149

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.