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Graduate programmes

Enhancing your knowledge, stretching your skills and gaining real-world experience alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry

Applications for this programme open on 25 September 2024.

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To find a suitable role, use our candidate matching tool below. Here you’ll find the position that’s right for you and be given the opportunity to apply.

 

Please note: You can apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year, then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications. The list of matched roles below are in no particular order. We recommend you explore each role that is suggested for you and apply to the one you’re most interested in.

Benefits

To meet the energy challenge, we need the brightest talent around. So we created a rewards and benefits package to attract the very best. We also have a wide range of resources and initiatives, designed with your health and wellbeing in mind.

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Graduates

As a graduate, you can expect £37k to £48k per annum, depending on the business area you join.*

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Settling in allowance

As a graduate, you receive a minimum one-off £3k to £5k joining allowance.

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Wellbeing allowance

You can claim up to £1,500 for products and services that contribute to physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing.

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Flexible benefits

In addition to your base salary, you’ll receive a flexible allowance (currently 20% of base salary) that you can take as cash, or use to change levels of cover or buy a range of extra benefits, such as a pension, private medical insurance, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and our cycle to work scheme.

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Private medical insurance

We’ll pay for private healthcare, and you only pay an income tax charge.

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Share plan

You can choose to take part in our share plan and buy bp shares every month.

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Clubs and societies

From football and volleyball to yoga and mindfulness sessions, you’ll find plenty of ways to mix with colleagues outside work. 

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Supporting communities

We’ll encourage you to contribute to your local community. If you’re a full-time employee, we’ll match funding for your fundraising or volunteering efforts.

* The above is for indicative reference purposes only. The remuneration and benefits you receive will be subject to the terms and conditions of your employment contract and the company policies, and may be amended from time to time. 

Application process

View our application process so that you know what to expect at each step

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Who we are

Who we are defines what we stand for at bp. It builds on our best qualities and those things that are most important to us – our commitment to safety, to speaking up if something doesn’t seem right, compliance, care for others and working together as one integrated bp team.

Live our purpose
  • Safety comes first
  • Make a positive impact
  • Do the right thing
Play to win
  • Know the competition
  • Keep improving
  • Be accountable 
Care for others
  • Be kind
  • Prioritise the team 
  • Put yourself in other people's shoes

Meet our people

Seun
Seun
Yulia
Yulia
Priyanka
Priyanka
Zuhayr
Zuhayr
Alexandra
Alexandra
Promise

Promise Ahante

I get really excited about … 
 

“Our strategy. I always try to think about the work I do every day and how it contributes to getting us to where we want to get to, which is providing energy for today – and, not or, providing energy for the future as well.”

Our greatest strength is… 
My simple pleasures are… 
Jasmin

Jasmin Gill

We won't stop talking about… 
 

“Our values. This includes the Care for others pillar, which means putting yourself into other people’s shoes and making sure you’re always kind. This really embodies how it feels to work at bp every day.”

Our green flags are… 
My simple pleasures are… 
Sophie

Sophie Behrendsen

My simple pleasures are… 
 

“The small benefits at bp. Like going for walks to the lake near the Sunbury office. It’s a great way to relax in between work and boost your mental health by being around nature."

The key to our heart is… 
We won't stop talking about… 
“A truly inclusive workplace is one where anyone from any background and culture can feel like their voice has the same weight as everyone else’s. I think bp really embodies this, creating an environment where all perspectives are valued.” Mohammadreza Pourtorkan, digital graduate
“bp is incredibly supportive and really pushes you to reach your full potential. The culture is motivating, caring, and ambitious! Everyone looks out for one another, and all achievements are celebrated.” Nicole Olaleye, PC&C graduate

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