UK Global Benefits Principal Consultant

Are you looking to lead client teams for some of Aon’s largest and most prestigious accounts? This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office.

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What The Day Will Look Like

• As a Principal within the Health Solutions for Multinationals team you will drive strategic discussions with your clients, leveraging Aon’s wealth of experts, play a lead role in cross‑discipline new business pitches, and be accountable for the delivery of our services to your clients globally.
• Lead multiple client account teams playing a highly visible client‑facing role.
• Ensure client deliverables are of a consistently high standard.
• Track performance across your client portfolio and provide feedback to leadership, helping to ensure continuous improvement for our clients.
• Manage client‑related budgets involving consultant teams across the globe.
• Play a central role in developing new business opportunities and enhancing existing relationships.
• Contribute to developing new, innovative, employee benefits‑focused intellectual capital and solutions.
• Build key relationships within the Aon network to support delivery of global consulting services.
• Support our Aon United philosophy through continuous learning and collaboration within Aon, leveraging client and industry knowledge to bring all of Aon to our clients.

How This Opportunity Is Different

This role provides the successful candidate the chance to operate within a market‑leading global organisation that is incredibly passionate about empowering its colleagues to take ownership of their careers, delivering results to clients, and supporting the wider community.

Skills And Experience That Will Lead To Success

• 10+ years of experience working on complex multi‑country employee benefits‑related projects and relationships.
• Significant experience of working with clients on consulting projects across the spectrum of employee benefits including corporate transactions, employee benefits financing, benchmarking and global benefits governance.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong long‑term client relationships.
• Broad experience in managing stakeholders including clients, colleagues, and senior internal leadership.
• Demonstrable understanding of and practical experience in how employee benefits programmes work globally, and how these programmes are effectively governed and managed at a global level.
• Solid understanding of core benefit programmes (Retirement, Risk, Medical).
• Working knowledge of payroll, HR, finance, pensions, and flexible benefits.
• Proven ability to resolve issues using strong analytical skills.
• Results‑orientated, accustomed to setting high standards and working in a demanding environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and deploy appropriate resources to meet tight deadlines.

How We Support Our Colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. All colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year and have access to a variety of working‑style solutions.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. At Aon, you are more connected, relevant, and valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace.

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 welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard.