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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 internships

Our summer internships are 11 weeks. You’ll be based in one team throughout your internship, working on real projects that you’ll be able to manage through to completion. Throughout you’ll have the support of a dedicated line manager and a buddy from one of our early careers programs. Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have the opportunity to attend events and socials with other interns, take part in training sessions to help develop your interpersonal skills and network with leaders from across bp. The program is designed to help build your skills and technical knowledge whilst also allowing you to learn more about life at bp.

Role and Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities across Intelligence, Security & Crisis Management (ISC) are varied, and the precise nature of your role will be defined by your skills as well as the needs of the business. Some of these responsibilities might include:

• Working on projects and supporting your team to find the best solution
• Liaising with our bp customers and supporting their needs
• Building relationships with our bp customers, and collaborating across functions, segments and teams to deliver excellence
• Helping to maintain performance within your team and for bp as a company

During your time with us, you will be assigned to one of the Intelligent, Security & Crisis Management (ISC) areas:

Intelligence & International Advisory

The Intelligence and International Advisory (I&IA) team directly supports the company’s view of geopolitics, commercial dynamics and security threats through intelligence and political risk management. In this team, the graduate may be exposed to political risk management, international security affairs and geopolitical intelligence, and commercially focused intelligence to support deal planning.

Security

The Security team provides a consistent and rigorous security risk management methodology to improve security barrier strength and reduce risk across the organisation, safeguarding bp staff and assets. In this team, the graduate may be exposed to security risk management, the development of security plans, and be part of technical security projects.

Crisis and Continuity Management

The Crisis and Continuity Management (C&CM) team provides technical expertise for bp to ensure the organisation has the capability to respond to emergencies and crisis events, and can then recover. In this team, the graduate may be exposed to crisis planning across a range of technical areas, business continuity management, and response exercises.

Requirements

To apply for this role, you must be in your penultimate year of study (those going onto a Master’s and PhD students can apply), and be on track for a 2:1.

You are also expected to have strong spoken and written English language skills, including business and technical English. Language skills will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: We value individuals who take initiative, are committed to excellence, and can adapt positively to change and challenges in a supportive environment.

Location

This role is likely to be based out of one the following UK offices:

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

Start & End Dates

22nd June to 4th September 2026

Please note: Our internships are full-time. If you will struggle to be available for these dates &/or may not be able to work full time, please flag this if you are invited to a technical interview, or earlier if possible.

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.
• 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 60:40 hybrid working work policy (3 days in the office) for most office-based 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

E: enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk

Reward

Salary: £33,400 per annum (prorated for the duration of your internship)

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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.