Aon
Head Of Office - Corporate Risk, Leeds
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Head Of Office - Corporate Risk, Leeds
Head of Office – Corporate Risk (Leeds, UK)
Are you a dynamic leader ready to shape the success of a thriving, high-performing team?
At Aon, we’re hiring for a Head of Office to lead our Corporate Risk team in Leeds.
This is a hybrid role, combining office-based work at Aon’s Leeds Embankment location with the flexibility of remote working.
About Aon
At Aon, we empower better decisions to protect and enhance the lives of people worldwide. As a team, we operate with trust, inclusion, and a shared passion for driving success—both for our colleagues and our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Drive the regional and national strategy for your office, collaborating closely with the Regional Director to refine and develop it further
- Develop and execute the branch business plan, ensuring consistent growth, performance, and profitability
- Act as Aon’s regional face, reinforcing our brand and positioning the company as the broker of choice
Commercial Performance & Profitability
- Drive revenue performance through forecasting, client profitability insights, and growth projection
- Ensure the continuous identification and management of business risks
- Deliver consistent client management, account planning, and service standards across all teams
- Maintain robust relationships with insurers and internal stakeholders (e.g., Claims, Trade Credit, Premium Finance, Operations)
- Ensure accurate invoicing, governance compliance, and regulatory adherence
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Client Growth & Retention
- Lead organic growth strategies, overseeing key client retention programs
- Partner with the Sales team to secure new business and build profitable growth opportunities
- Expand the range of Aon’s offerings to clients, including Risk, Claims, and specialist solutions
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the branch leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture
- Build a clear talent pipeline with structured succession planning for key roles
- Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and motivated workplace aligned with Aon’s values
Business Contribution & Networking
- Support broader initiatives related to Commercial Insurance
- Share best practices to standardise delivery across the region
- Enhance Aon’s local presence through networking, events, and engagement with the market
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a strong compliance culture, including regulatory adherence and process consistency
- Set a clear benchmark through proactive leadership and process optimisation
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a leadership position at the heart of one of Aon’s most critical regional offices, offering: ✔ Autonomy to shape strategy and drive performance ✔ Visibility in a competitive environment ✔ Strategic impact rooted in market-leading data and global expertise ✔ Broader influence across client management, commercial development, and talent growth
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An excellent opportunity for commercial and strategic leaders who want career progression, impact, and a significant leadership challenge.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven operations leadership in corporate risk, commercial insurance, or a related field
- Exceptional strategic thinker, with a track record of tackling complex challenges and delivering results
- A results-driven mindset, with a strong balance of client focus, commercial acumen, and people leadership
- Relationship-building with clients, from mid-market to large corporates, ensuring retention and growth
- Experience in fee setting, client negotiations, and growth strategies
- A commitment to high ethical standards and business integrity
- Technically strong in insurance principles and risk management frameworks
- Preference for candidates with ACII qualification (or equivalent)
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
If you’re ready to drive excellence in a dynamic role, we would like to hear from you. Join Aon Leeds and help shape the future of risk and resilience.
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