Entity:

Supply, Trading & Shipping

Job Family Group:

Communications & External Affairs Group

Job Description:

Regulatory Affairs Specialist Maritime, Biogas & Crude (Europe)

This role supports the regulatory agenda and advocacy priorities for Europe across three connected areas: maritime regulation, biogas regulation, and crude oil regulatory developments. It involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to help deliver bps strategy.

The role reports to the ST&S RPT Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager Europe, with a dotted line to the Global Maritime Regulatory Affairs Advisor.

Key Accountabilities

Maritime

• Act as subject matter expert on European maritime regulatory matters, including FuelEU Maritime and the Renewable Energy Directive.

• Support bp businesses in mitigating compliance exposure and identifying commercial opportunities linked to upcoming maritime regulations.

• Represent ST&S in EU countryspecific projects requiring regulatory expertise.

Biogas

• Support commercial transactions by identifying regulatory risks and opportunities for the ST&S biogas bench.

• Contribute to the formation of ST&S regulatory strategy for existing and future market entry.

• Interpret regulatory changes and advise commercial benches and management on impacts and mitigations.

Crude Oil

• Work with the EU Refining Regulatory Affairs Manager to strengthen support for ST&S RPT commercial benches, compliance teams, and optimisation teams.

• Analyse external market and regulatory developments in Europe and advise on impacts and mitigations.

• Coordinate with the Brussels C&EA team on regulatory implications related to energy security.

• Provide adhoc support to local compliance teams on crude oil stock obligation regulations.

CrossArea Responsibilities (Maritime, Biogas & Crude)

• Build deep understanding of current and future lowcarbon fuel regulatory developments across Europe and the UK.

• Work with subject matter experts across bp to develop and communicate position papers aligned with bp strategy.

• Provide input for analysis, activities, annual reports, and regulatory submissions.

• Support the development of bp positions for public consultations and define advocacy priorities for ST&S RPT and RS&M.

• Collaborate with C&EA and business regulatory leads to deploy advocacy plans supporting bps commercial activity.

• Participate in industry body meetings to advocate for bps positions and influence policy makers.

• Engage with authorities, industry associations, and regulatory contacts across Europe; prepare briefs for leadership on emerging regulations.

• Support line manager on jobspecific projects as required.

Essential Education

• University/College degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

Essential Experience / Job Requirements

• Strong background in maritime regulatory and compliance matters and relevant industry forums.

• Understanding of the implications of maritime regulations for compliance, operations, and commercial opportunities.

• Ability to interpret regulatory consultations and requirements and assess their impact on operations.

• Experience leading regulatory projects independently.

• Familiarity with bps strategy, especially environmental protection.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multicultural, global environment.

• Proven stakeholderinfluencing skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• Experience handling complex issues, presenting to senior management, and understanding fleet operational interfaces.

Desirable Criteria

• Strong presentation skills and knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Power BI.

• Understanding of OMS compliance frameworks (OMS 7.1 & 7.2).

• Experience applying bps policies and code of conduct.

Why join our team?

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits!

Apply now!

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% 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:

Advocacy, Advocacy, Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Brand visual standards, Business Acumen, Campaigning, Channel Management, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Content Design, Creating and measuring impact, Crisis Communications, Digital Communication, Digital Fluency, Employee Engagement, Influencing, Issues and Policy Management (Inactive), Listening, Market Trends, Performance Consulting, Presenting, Social Impact Management, Stakeholder Engagement {+ 1 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.