Latest news: BP offers graduates Olympics work

BP will increase its annual graduate recruitment by 50% in 2012 and will offer successful applicants the opportunity to work with the Olympics organising committee, it confirmed this week. 03/02/2012

The energy provider will take on 250 graduates in 2012, with 100 of those given the chance to work with the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG)  prior to starting their BP  careers in September. The graduates will be able to work in areas such as the main operations centre, transport or city operations.

BP’s secondments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and the company will provide graduates with an internship salary, accommodation and transport costs.

‘Being one of the leading UK graduate employers, and an official partner of the London 2012 Games, we wanted a special welcome for the graduates joining BP this year. What better way than starting their careers with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?’ said BP head of UK graduate recruitment Emma Judge.

The news was welcomed by universities and science minister David Willetts, who called the project ‘fantastic’.

‘It is excellent news that BP will be offering more opportunities for graduates this year. They recognise the importance of recruiting the brightest and best talent in the UK. This is particularly welcome news for graduates and a reassuring sign that the recruitment market is improving,’ he said.

Those interested in applying for a role with BP can do so at its careers site, or use our graduate job search to find other opportunities.