Business
Advanced (L3) / Higher (L4) Apprenticeship - Supply, trading & shipping - UK
bp
Location
London
Salary
£32,000 per annum + discretionary, performance related, annual bonus
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3 & 4
Start date
1 September 2027
Vacancy reference
RQ117875
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4 or above
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Supply, Trading & Shipping (ST&S) L3/L4 Apprenticeship Programme. Fast-moving, high impact roles in a fast-paced environment where every second counts. Over a 2-year programme, you'll work in real business roles as an active member of your team while studying towards a Level 3 (advanced) or Level 4 (higher) apprenticeship standard. General business track roles could see you supporting commercial trading activity in the financial team, analysing market data, or working in the shipping team. Trading operations track roles may involve operating physical oil movements ensuring safe, compliant, commercial operations across different teams on the trading floor, from crude oil to biofuels, from barges to ships. Upon successful completion, opportunity to move onto ST&S development programme (further 3 years) specialising in Trading, Analytics or Commercial tracks.
Requirements
Must be aged 18 or over by September 2027. Currently studying A-levels or further education must complete qualifications in 2027. GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or above or equivalent required. Right to live and work in UK required. Must meet UK Government apprenticeship funding residency rules. Cannot have completed a university degree. If completing another apprenticeship or government-funded programme, eligibility will be checked.
Working week
Hybrid working: 80:20 policy (4 days in office, 1 day remote) for office-based roles. Negligible travel required.
Skills
Commercial awarenessAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailCommunicationTeamworkOrganisationProblem-solvingLearning agility
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Training & development
Structured technical pathway and training programme designed to help grow professionally and personally. Mentoring from experienced mentor in trading business. Buddy from Early Careers programmes. Early Careers community with networking, events and socials. Dedicated programme management team within trading. Study towards Level 3 (Business Administrator) or Level 4 (Data Analyst) apprenticeship standard with learning providers including BPP (L3) and Imperial College/Corndel (L4).
Additional training
Exploration days are key part of assessment process and will be in person. Hybrid working policy: 80:20 (4 days in office) for most office-based roles.
Company benefits
Starting Salary: £32,000 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 + two wellbeing/duvet days. Wellbeing Allowance: Claim up to £1,500 each calendar year for physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing products/services. Flexible Benefits: 20% of base salary flexible allowance for cash or benefits (pension, critical illness, dental, travel insurance, cycle to work). Private Medical Insurance: Healthcare covered, income tax charge only. BP Share Plans: Monthly share purchase option. Hybrid working: 80:20 policy (4 days office). Professional development via grow@bp platform, mentoring, Growth Week, getAbstract, LinkedIn Learning. Business Resource Groups. Volunteer days. Employee Assistance Programme. Headspace access.
About bp
bp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.
Website
www.bp.comIf this one works out
This role is in London. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £900–£1,400 a month.