Talent Advisor - CASTROL(Open)

BP PLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BP plc is seeking a Talent Advisor to shape and deliver talent, leadership, culture, and development initiatives across the business. You will work with senior leaders and global talent colleagues to build capabilities, leadership pipelines and culture to drive business success.

The role involves partnering with stakeholders, coordinating people-focused initiatives and using insights to support better talent outcomes. Hybrid work model with travel up to 10% in support of programmes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in talent management, learning, leadership development or organisational capability.
• Strong understanding of succession planning, performance management and employee development.
• Experience managing external vendors and delivering talent or learning programmes.
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across global organisations and diverse partner groups.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or operationally complex environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Partnering with business leaders to identify capability gaps and development priorities.
• Coordinating key talent programmes, including Early Careers and leadership development pathways.
• Delivering culture, performance and organisational development initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention and capability.
• Managing external learning, coaching, assessment, and development partners.
• Using talent data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting programme governance, reporting, continuous improvement, and budget activities.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Talent, P&C, and the wider business.

Skills

Talent management

Learning and development

Leadership development

Succession planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Performance management

Vendor management

Strategic thinking

People metrics

Global operations

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Entity: People, Culture & Communications Job Family Group: HR Group Job Description: Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fuelled by world-class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

About the role

As Castrol establishes itself as a standalone company, we're looking for a Talent Advisor to help shape and deliver key talent, leadership, culture, and development initiatives across the business. You'll work closely with senior leaders, P&C Business Partners, and global talent colleagues to build the capabilities, leadership pipelines, and culture needed to drive business success. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, coordinating meaningful people‑focused initiatives, and using insight to support better talent and development outcomes. This is a role within the Castrol organisation and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring‑fence. If you are part of the ring‑fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

What you will do

• Supporting talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
• Partnering with business leaders to identify capability gaps and development priorities.
• Coordinating key talent programmes, including Early Careers and leadership development pathways.
• Delivering culture, performance and organisational development initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention and capability.
• Managing external learning, coaching, assessment, and development partners.
• Using talent data and insights to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting programme governance, reporting, continuous improvement, and budget activities.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across Talent, P&C, and the wider business.

What we're looking for

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Significant experience in talent management, learning, leadership development or organisational capability.
• Strong understanding of succession planning, performance management and employee development.
• Experience managing external vendors and delivering talent or learning programmes.
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working across global organisations and diverse partner groups.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or operationally complex environments is desirable.

Why Join us

At Castrol, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can grow and develop your career. We provide flexible ways of working, competitive benefits, and opportunities to learn within a global organisation. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. We understand that people have different priorities and responsibilities, which is why we offer a range of benefits and flexible options to help you balance work and life effectively. Join us in shaping the future and take the next step in your career with bp.

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

• Agility core practices
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Creating and measuring impact
• Curiosity
• Customer centric thinking
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Design Thinking
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership development
• Learning application and behavioural change
• Learning content design and management
• Learning delivery and facilitationMarketing learning
• Performance Consulting
• Stakeholder Management
• Talent Management
• User experience research
• Writing skills

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 bp’s 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.

We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.