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.