Discovery week 2026 Future leaders women in Supply, trading & shipping (ST&S) - UK in Sunbury-on-Thames

About bp

We are an integrated energy company with a simple purpose: to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. We bring together expertise, technology, and people to help meet global energy needs with scale, reliability, and care. At bp, we believe our greatest strength lies not just in what we do, but in what we stand for. Our beliefs are rooted in what matters most – keeping each other safe, speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, acting with integrity, showing care for others, and working as one team. These aren’t just statements – they shape how we show up for each other, our partners and the world around us. They’re how we stay grounded as we look ahead. Because taking bp to the next level isn’t just about what we achieve, it’s about how we get there. Living our beliefs gives us the energy and direction to deliver on our purpose and ambition.

Future leaders – women in Supply, trading & shipping (ST&S) experience at bp

Are you a female undergraduate student passionate about exploring exciting career opportunities within our Supply, trading & shipping business? Join us for our Future leaders – women in ST&S discovery week - a unique experience week designed to empower and inspire the next generation of women leaders.

At bp, inclusion is for everyone. We work hard to foster and maintain safe and inclusive workplaces. 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.

Future leaders – women in ST&S is more than just a week; it’s a stepping stone to a future filled with possibilities. You’ll be part of a community that not only champions innovation, collaboration, and personal development but also supports women’s professional growth. Participation at the discovery week unlocks a fast track to a technical interview for a summer internship (commencing June 2027, eligibility criteria will apply).

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment, where a diversity of perspective, background, skills and experience contributes to greater innovation and success. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career at bp.

What to expect

• Inspiring connections: Spend time networking with female leaders and peers within ST&S who are as passionate as you are about empowering women’s careers.
• Empowering insights: Gain invaluable insights into the potential roles and career journeys within ST&S, including analytics, commercial and trading tracks, helping to shape your own future success.
• Graduate stories: Hear directly from recent female ST&S graduates about their career journeys and experiences at bp.
• Shadowing opportunity: Spend time shadowing current ST&S graduates in an area of your choice and learn about their daily responsibilities and experiences.
• Career advancement: Participation at the Future leaders – women in ST&S offers a fast-track opportunity to technical interviews for our ST&S internship programmes for the following year (eligibility criteria apply).

Potential future internship tracks

• Commercial track: You’ll help to ensure we make the best use of our investment for bp and for our customers. We want you to be in the best position to propose new and creative ways to maximize value. This could see you working in our Marketing & deal Origination teams or in physical operations or other areas which support trading ideas and deals. The commercial track will help you to develop strong commercial acumen which is supported by the different rotations you will undertake.
• Trading track: You’ll be part of the teams managing our trades on all the major energy commodity exchanges as well as our daily exposure to global currency and interest rate fluctuations. You’ll have the opportunity to experience different trading disciplines and styles from physical trading to paper trading, even the possibility to specialise in quantitative trading. Over the course of the 3-year programme you’ll complete rotations that are designed to give you the opportunity to build your skills and knowledge in a trading environment.
• Analytics track: Analysts have an opportunity to directly influence the bottom line as part of a highly commercial and skilled team. Working in the fast-paced world of our trading business and with access to vast amounts of data and information, you’ll focus on rotations that are designed to build your skills and knowledge to drive continued growth in trading profits and acting as a subject matter expert on energy market fundamentals.

Eligibility

This programme is open to first year (or second year if studying a four-year course) undergraduate students who are passionate about STEM and learning more about opportunities to be part of the energy industry of the future. Your normal place of residence must be in the UK.

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
• bp Canary Wharf - 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HZ

Start & end dates

7th - 10th July 2026

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. Travel and accommodation costs will be reimbursed subject to our policy (policy will be shared if you are invited to attend the programme).

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

Attendance allowance

£500 for 4 days attendance

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

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.