Strategy Advisor – Corporate Strategy (12-month maternity cover)

As a Strategy Advisor in bps Corporate Strategy team you will be responsible for facilitating and developing the next generation of bps corporate and business strategies and policies. This is a highly integrated role requiring experience and knowledge of the energy sector alongside the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across bp and with external parties.

You will support bp in addressing complex strategic challenges identifying opportunities for growth and shaping the future direction of the business. As a member of the Corporate Strategy team you will demonstrate bps Who We Are principles by living our purpose playing to win and caring for others.

• Solve complex business challenges through a hypothesis-led approach to strategy and policy development.
• Develop strategic plans recommendations and execution roadmaps aligned with bps strategic objectives.
• Evaluate strategic options and support the development of corporate and business strategies.

• Lead and handle the day-to-day delivery of strategy and policy projects.
• Facilitate work planning sessions stand-ups and project reviews.
• Track project performance against plans timelines and deliverables finding opportunities for improvement and mitigating risks.

• Act as a primary point of contact for business and integrating function partners throughout the lifecycle of strategic projects.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder network.
• Ensure stakeholder needs are understood and translated into effective strategic solutions.

• Develop prepare and present high-quality strategy materials reports briefings and recommendations.
• Communicate strategic insights and solutions to a broad range of audiences including bp businesses integrating functions and bp Leadership Team members.
• Facilitate discussions and workshops to drive alignment and decision-making.

• Stay informed of industry developments emerging trends competitor activities and market movements.
• Identify new strategic business opportunities aligned to bps strategic direction.
• Bring external perspectives and innovative thinking into strategic discussions.

• Support the development of team capabilities through coaching and mentoring junior colleagues.
• Provide quality assurance and constructive feedback on strategic analyses presentations and project outputs.
• Promote collaboration continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.

• Contribute to bps intellectual capital through the sharing of knowledge insights and best practices.
• Help develop and enhance strategic methodologies frameworks and tools used across the Corporate Strategy team.

• Align with bps Code of Conduct and demonstrate leadership through bps Who We Are behaviours.

• Demonstrable interest in the opportunities and challenges facing a global energy sector in transition.
• Strong financial competence including the ability to understand analyse and communicate project and business financial metrics and develop commercial models.
• Multiple years of experience within the energy sector a credible professional services firm or a role demonstrating highly transferable cross-industry capabilities.
• Consistent track record of leading projects and project teams including initiating and developing projects mobilising teams coordinating timelines and deliverables and motivating team members.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with demonstrated success in developing strategies that drive meaningful business improvements and align with organisational objectives.
• Excellent partner management skills with experience building and maintaining strong relationships and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Strong communication presentation and facilitation skills including experience leading workshops and engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in business economics engineering science or another relevant rigor.

• Experience in consulting corporate strategy or business strategy within a relevant sector.
• Broad understanding of industry trends market dynamics and the challenges facing organisations operating in a rapidly evolving environment.

At bp we support our people to grow in a diverse and dynamic environment where collaboration innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. You will have the opportunity to contribute to some of the most important strategic decisions facing a global energy company as it navigates the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition.

We offer flexible working arrangements competitive rewards generous parental leave and excellent retirement benefits helping our people balance their careers with what matters most to them. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring equal opportunities for all. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle for individuals with disabilities!