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bp is a global company that offers a world of opportunities for professionals as well as those starting out in their career. We’re guided by our purpose and ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and help the world get there too.

What does this mean for you? It means you can expect purposeful work, world-class training and the flexibility to realize your full potential. Not to mention the chance to join a company committed to delivering more sustainable energy for all. Ready to crack on? Your perfect job match awaits.

Early Careers Experience at bp

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.  

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

Intelligence & International Advisory

Intelligence & International Advisory (I&IA) directly support the company’s understanding, management and leveraging of geopolitical risk, emerging international security concerns, and political changes in global markets that might create openings for bp to advance its commercial strategy.  In this role the graduate will be exposed to Political Risk Management, International Security Affairs/Geopolitical Intelligence, commercially focused intelligence to support deal planning, strategic cyber intelligence, and insider risk.

Crisis and Continuity Management

C&CM provides C&CM expertise for bp customers to ensure they have the capability to respond to emergency and crisis events and to recover afterwards.  In this role the graduate will be exposed to bp’s risk management process and documentation, response exercises and business continuity programs.

Security

Security provides specialist physical security advise to all relevant bp businesses to ensure security is properly implemented in accordance with bp’s requirements.  In this role the graduate will be exposed the development of bp’s security plans and policies to safeguard the staff and assets of bp, support with security incidents and be part of security projects as and when required.

Roles & Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities across Intelligent, 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:

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

As part of bp, you will also be able to take part in additional activities outside of your role, whether it be supporting local community initiatives or our bp Business Resourcing Groups and you are given the encouragement and time to participate.

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. All degrees background are welcome. 

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

Location(s)

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 

23rd June to 5th September 2025  

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.

 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 p.a. (prorated for the duration of your internship) 

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.  