Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Supply & Trading Group

Job Description:

The Sustainability Operations team sits within Trading Operations and is responsible for ensuring that T&S Refining and Products Trading Europe aligns with all regulatory requirements related to low‑carbon products derived from bio‑based, circular, and renewable sources. In this role, you will work closely with traders and physical operators to handle sustainability obligations for your part of the business and to optimise value within the rules of applicable sustainability schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all sustainability regulatory requirements are met for the sales and purchase agreements you lead.
• Work closely with traders and trading operators to see opportunities to improve the profitability of trades while maintaining compliance.
• Run quarterly mass balance processes for assigned physical storage locations, including closing, forecasting, and tracking sustainability stock positions.
• Ensure all sustainability nominations and documentation are completed accurately and entered into the system of record in a timely manner.
• Understand pricing concepts related to GHG escalators and collaborate with pricing teams to coordinate provisional and final invoicing based on GHG savings percentages.
• Prepare for and participate in regular external sustainability audits throughout the year.
• Develop knowledge of voluntary and national sustainability schemes such as ISCC EU, ISCC Plus, Nabisy, the Italian National Scheme, the Road Transport Fuel Obligation, and the Renewable Energy Directive.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting ways of working and supporting enhancements to existing processes and systems.

Essential Experience and Skills

• A strong interest in sustainability and the circular economy.
• Knowledge of sustainability regulatory requirements for low‑carbon, bio‑based, circular, or renewable products.
• Understanding of trading operations or commodity risk.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and sound decision‑making ability.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and maintain high attention to detail.
• Ability to constructively challenge processes and assumptions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate regulatory requirements to stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

We believe that the diversity of the world around us should be reflected in our workplace. Who you are matters more than where you come from or how you live your life. At bp, you will be supported to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment where everyone is respected and treated fairly.

We recognise that many aspects of our employees’ lives are important, so we offer benefits designed to help your work fit with your life. These may include flexible working options, generous paid parental leave, and excellent retirement benefits.

Join us and help shape the future of sustainable trading.

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Ancillary cost management, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Competitor intelligence, Customer service delivery excellence, Demurrage, Developing and implementing strategy, Influencing, Inventory Management, Listening, Marine assurance, Mentoring, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Sentiment and Trends, Shipping/transport, Supply chain management, Trade discipline and compliance, Trading and scheduling operations, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge, Troubleshooting, Voyage operations

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.