Aon Corporation
Head Of Office - Corporate Risk, Leeds
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Head Of Office - Corporate Risk, Leeds
Head of Office – Corporate Risk (Leeds, UK)
We’re hiring a dynamic leader to lead our Corporate Risk team in Leeds.
Are you ready to shape the success of a thriving, high-performing office? Do you have the vision, influence, and problem-solving capability to drive growth in a complex market?
Aon is now recruiting for a Head of Office—a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work both virtually and from our Leeds Embankment office.
About Aon
At Aon, we help shape decisions for the better, protecting and enriching the lives of people worldwide. We foster trust, inclusion, and success for our colleagues and clients.
Key Responsibilities
Business Leadership
- Lead regional and national strategy at branch level, contributing to its ongoing development alongside the Regional Director.
- Develop and execute the branch business plan, driving performance, growth, and profitability across the office.
- Act as the ‘face of Aon’ locally, building a strong external profile and positioning Aon as the broker of choice.
- Drive revenue performance through forecasting, client profitability insights, and activity analysis.
- Embed consistent client management, account planning, and service delivery across all teams.
- Build strong relationships with insurers and internal stakeholders, including Claims, Trade Credit, Premium Finance, and Operations.
- Ensure robust governance, regulatory compliance, and accurate, timely invoicing.
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Client Growth & Retention
- Lead client retention and organic growth strategies, including oversight of key client defences.
- Partner with the Sales team to deliver new business and profitable growth.
- Maximise opportunities to introduce the wider Aon offering (Risk, Claims, and specialist solutions).
People Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the branch leadership team, driving a high-performance culture.
- Build a strong talent pipeline with clear succession plans and ongoing development for key roles.
- Create an inclusive, motivated, and collaborative environment aligned with Aon’s values.
Wider Business Contribution
- Support broader Commercial Insurance initiatives, contributing to growth and retention across Aon.
- Share best practices and drive consistency across the region and wider business.
- Raise Aon’s profile locally through networking, events, and market engagement.
Compliance & Governance
- Promote a strong compliance culture, ensuring all regulatory and internal standards are met.
- Lead by example in consistent processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Why This Role is Unique
This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of one of Aon’s key regional offices, offering: ✔ Autonomy to shape strategy and drive performance. ✔ Access to market-leading data, analytics, and global expertise for informed decisions. ✔ The opportunity to combine commercial leadership, market influence, and people development in a role with real breadth, visibility, and long-term career progression.
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for a candidate with: 🔹 Broad insurance knowledge, including market landscape, Aon’s solutions, and client risk exposures. 🔹 Strong leadership skills, with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and manage high-performing teams. 🔹 Experience managing mid-market and large corporate client relationships. 🔹 Commercial acumen, including understanding of market dynamics, business drivers, and financial performance. 🔹 Negotiation experience, particularly in fee-setting, client retention, and growth strategies. 🔹 Strategic thinking and problem-solving, with a focus on delivery and results. 🔹 ACII qualification (or equivalent).
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