Senior Policy Manager – Climate & Carbon Policy

Job Family Group:

Strategic Planning & Business Development Group

Job Description:

This is an exciting, global, senior leadership role within bp's Group Policy team! The role holder will help set bp's direction on some of the most strategically and commercially significant public‑policy questions facing the energy sector. Sitting within the central Strategy & Sustainability organisation, the role leads the development of coherent, evidence‑based bp Group policy positions across climate policy (e.g. international frameworks) carbon markets (e.g. emissions trading and carbon pricing) and industrial policy (e.g. trade and carbon leakage).

This is a blended strategic‑leadership and subject‑matter‑expert role. The successful candidate will combine credibility of deep climate and energy policy expertise with the judgement of a senior leader. They will translate bp's strategy into clear policy positions, reconciling business and regional interests and connecting public policy to commercial value, competitiveness, risk and opportunity.

The role requires comprehensive understanding of bp's priorities and where policy developments create the greatest risks and opportunities. The ability to effectively influence and advise key partners and decision-makers will also be key, building alignment and shaping outcomes across a complex organisation.

 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

 

• Own and lead on Group policy positions (across climate and carbon markets as well as related industrial competitiveness/refining/trade areas), ensuring each position is strategically aligned and commercially grounded.
• Translate strategy into coherent policy positions. Shape the policy assumptions, scenarios and value‑at‑stake analysis that inform strategy, outlooks and modelling.
• Lead bp's positions on carbon markets and carbon pricing. Establish bp's high‑level climate positions and carbon‑pricing narrative. Lead on industrial competitiveness as it relates to climate and carbon policy.
• Be the SME for policy and partnerships relating to national, regional and international climate negotiations and global policy responses. This includes the UNFCCC COP process.
• Establish and lead cross‑business and cross‑region working groups and steering structures. Reconcile competing interests into a coherent bp view, securing senior alignment and sign‑off on positions and policy direction.
• Lead or contribute to bp's input to key consultations and regulatory responses, ensuring quality, consistency and timeliness.
• Equip bp's advocacy — provide colleagues leading on communications and external affairs with clear positions and materials to support advocacy and communication of bp’s perspectives on relevant policy matters.
• Maintain a forward view of global climate, carbon‑market, and related industrial‑policy, trade and other developments; identify emerging risks and opportunities early; and translate complex developments into concise, compelling recommendations for senior leaders.
• Provide expert advice and high‑quality briefings, products and presentations for bp executives, board members and senior external stakeholders.

 

Requirements of the role:

 

• Climate and carbon‑market knowledge — expertise in climate policy and a strong command of emissions trading and carbon pricing, with capability to build rapid credibility across related refining, upstream, gas, trade policy.
• Public‑policy expertise — substantial experience developing and owning policy positions, ideally spanning climate/energy policy, gained in a corporate, government, regulatory, trade‑association or advisory setting.
• Strategic and commercial judgement — able to connect policy to business value, competitiveness, risk and opportunity. Can also get into the detail (including quantitative/value‑at‑stake analysis) when needed.
• Position development and alignment — confirmed ability to reconcile competing business and regional interests into coherent group positions and secure senior sign‑off.
• Executive communication — advanced ability to assimilate large volumes of complex information. Can communicate salient points briefly and compellingly, in writing and verbally, up to executive and board level.
• Relationship management— deep expertise in navigating complex stakeholder environments. This will include governments, regulators or trade associations. A consistent record of developing internal and external networks to achieve tangible outcomes.
• Experience assessing policy and reputational risk/opportunity from emerging legislative and regulatory instruments.
• Business and strategic context — a solid understanding of bp's business and strategy (or able to acquire this quickly) and the confidence to operate globally across businesses and regions.
• Senior leadership behaviours — influencing across senior interfaces, leading through ambiguity, coaching others, and driving a busy agenda to completion.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in; policy, business, economics, engineering, science, or other relevant subject areas.

 

Why join us?

We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. At bp, you’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive.

Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs — from healthcare and retirement plans to paid time off and agile working. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.

 

Location:

Please note that roles based out of SJS will move to Timber Square, Southwark, from Q4 2027. 

Alternative locations for this position may also be considered if/where it makes sense for the needs of the role. Applications outside of the posted location will be considered on a case by case basis.

 

Apply now!

 

Travel Requirement:

Up to 10% 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:

Acquisitions and divestments, Acquisitions and divestments, Agreements and negotiations, Analytics, Commercial Acumen, Commercial Business Development, Communication, Contractual risk management, customer and competitor understanding, Data visualization and interpretation, Deal structuring, Decision Making, Developing and implementing strategy, Economic evaluation methodology, Economic modelling, Financial Analysis, Financial Modelling, Influencing, Investment appraisal, Joint Venture Structuring, Managing change, market, Market Analysis, Project and programme management, Risk Management {+ 4 more}

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Future Location Notice:  This role will start in St James' Square, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in St James' Square, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

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