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Junior Data Scientist
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Apprenticeship – Digital (Data Science & Machine Learning)


BP Energy

Sunbury-on-Thames • Remote or Hybrid

£22,100 + £3,000 sign-on bonus


BP is hiring Level 4 Data Science & Machine Learning Apprentices to join its digital organisation. Over a two-year programme, you’ll work on real data science and ML projects alongside engineers, analysts, and product teams, while completing a formal Level 4 qualification (likely delivered by Corndel).


This programme is designed for school/college leavers or individuals without a university degree who want to start a career in data and digital.


What you’ll do:

  • Work within cross-disciplinary teams of data scientists, data engineers, software engineers and business partners
  • Build scalable, reusable data science products using statistical and machine learning techniques
  • Perform data analysis to generate actionable insights
  • Learn and apply best practices in technical design, code reviews, testing, monitoring, and documentation
  • Contribute to real projects across BP’s digital transformation initiatives
  • Receive structured training through the Elevate programme to build professional and personal effectiveness


What you’ll need:

  • Aged 18+ by September 2026
  • Completing A-levels or further education in 2026, or holding a relevant Level 3 qualification
  • Demonstrable coding ability (tested during assessment)
  • A-level grade C or above in Computer Science/IT, Maths, or Physics
  • GCSEs (A*–C / 9–4) in English and Maths
  • Eligible under apprenticeship levy rules (e.g., EEA/UK residency for 3 years, no higher-level qualification already held)
  • Must not be currently undertaking another government-funded qualification
  • Not suitable for candidates who already hold a university degree


Location:

BP Sunbury – International Centre for Business & Technology (ICBT), Chertsey Road, Sunbury-on-Thames.


Programme Start Date:

7 September 2026


Rewards & Benefits:

  • £22,100 starting salary
  • £3,000 sign-on bonus
  • Wellbeing allowance up to £1,500 per year
  • Flexible benefits allowance (20% of salary)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • BP share plans
  • Hybrid working and generous early-careers support


Apply now via Haystack.


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