Aon Graduate Programme - Employee Benefits Consulting 2026 in London

Employee Benefits Consulting – Graduate Programme 2026

Start Date: 2nd September 2026

Application closing date: 18th May 2026

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.

The world of work is changing, fast. Economic migration, rising retirement age and longer working hours all impact our health and wellbeing. That’s where we come in. With our help, more and more organisations are offering flexible, financial benefits that can be tailored to suit their employees' lifestyles; it’s an excellent way to reward and retain talent. We’re leading the way in the design, implementation and management of modern employee benefits and benefits programmes.

Your Role As An Employee Benefits Consulting Graduate

From the get-go, you’ll meet clients, learn about their businesses and advise them on employee reward programmes. You will provide expert advice on the issues affecting clients, making a real difference to their businesses and the way they operate. You’ll spend time across consulting areas, learning how we consult our clients and how we make a positive difference to employees worldwide.

Your Development

As an Aon Graduate you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. The development programme focuses on three core elements:

• Business learning – on-the-job learning and experiences that enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.
• Centralised learning – UK graduates complete an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build confidence and expand your network across our business.
• Continuous improvement – ongoing performance feedback, skills training and progression support towards promotion.

Your Career Beyond the Graduate Programme

After completing the formal graduate programme, you’ll continue to receive support at Aon. In addition to continued technical and business skills training, you will receive regular performance feedback and work with your line manager towards promotions.

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 in the UK who have right to work and can demonstrate it throughout the duration of employment, including pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme or awaiting a decision.

What We’re Looking For

• Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Employee Benefits; ability to articulate why you want to join this role at Aon.
• Passion and curiosity to understand what we do and eagerness to learn more.
• Commercial awareness to provide support and advice to 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 in the following location: London. The first 6 months will be office-based; afterward you can work flexibly while spending at least 3 to 4 days face-to-face in the Aon office or with clients.

Benefits & Support

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, Aon encourages a diverse workforce and offers an agile, inclusive environment that allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. All colleagues enjoy two Global Wellbeing Days each year to focus on yourself. We support a continuous learning culture, enabling you to grow and achieve your fullest potential.

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, veterans, marital or 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.