Aon Graduate Programme - Employee Benefits Consulting 2026

Employee Benefits Consulting – Graduate Programme 2026

Start Date: 2nd September 2026

Application closing date: 18th May 2026

Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & diversity of applications required.

Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

Your role as an Employee Benefits Consulting Graduate

We’re a business-to-business operation, working with many household names as well as smaller enterprises. Join us and become part of a global team of experts who are changing the way employees use and value their benefits. From the get-go, you’ll meet our clients, learn about their businesses and advise them on employee reward programmes. By helping to deliver expert advice on the issues affecting them, you’ll make a real difference to their businesses and the way they operate. You’ll spend time in one of our expert consulting areas learning about what we do, how we consult with our clients and how we make a positive difference to the lives of employees across the world. Whether you’re interested in developing your analytical skills, leveraging new technologies or building client relationships, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive and actively inclusive environment, deliberately designed for you to learn and grow.

Your Development

As an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around the following core elements:

• Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.
• Centralised learning. UK graduates complete an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.

Your career beyond your Graduate programme

Once you’ve completed the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this graduate programme and would like to apply, here is some useful information:

Entry Requirements:

• On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject
• Right to work

Our graduates are on permanent contracts from day one, we welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme – or if you have applied and you are waiting for a decision.

What are we looking for?

• Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Employee Benefits.
• To be able to articulate why you want to join this role at Aon.
• Passion and curiosity. We are looking for candidates who want to understand what we do and are eager to learn more.
• Commercial awareness. This helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth.
• Strong relationship building and communication skills, with a client-focused mindset and a proactive approach to delivering great service.
• Confidence working with data and systems to develop clear evidence-based solutions for our clients.

Locations

We have graduate opportunities this year in London. We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the beginning of their programme. As a new graduate, you will spend the first 6 months based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you will then have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients.

Aon UK Graduate Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first graduate role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we’re committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here’s how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

• Application Review: We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage. Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI). Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks. Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point.
• Online Assessment: We understand you want to put your best foot forward, so you’ll have 5 calendar days to complete the online assessment. If you need more time, just let us know as extensions are available.
• Video Interview: Preparation matters, so you’ll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview. Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system. You’ll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications.
• Assessment Centres: Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for. Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre. Assessment centres usually run after Christmas, from mid-January. If selected, you’ll have 7-14 days’ notice to help you arrange any travel. We run a limited number of Assessment Centres so please make every effort to attend if invited. We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance. At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter will be shared with hiring managers. This helps them get a fuller picture of you as a candidate—but these documents are not used for initial screening.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just reach out to our team - graduates@aon.co.uk. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon!

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two ‘Global Wellbeing Days’ each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact graduates@aon.co.uk and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.

About Aon

Aon plc exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that help protect and grow their businesses.