Aon are currently recruiting an Executive Recruitment Director to join our team in the UK.

This Director level role within the Global Talent Acquisition team partners closely with Executive Leadership Team members on highly confidential searches. As a trusted recruiting professional with a diverse external talent network you are expected to identify and prospect senior level talent for the firm.

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 organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

Partner closely with the Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Provide strategic consultative talent acquisition guidance to senior leadership through developing strong partnership to understand strategic, financial objectives and hiring needs
Full cycle recruiting with a consultative approach
Retained search firm relationship management (e.g. Statement of Work, MSA review)
Partner with key stakeholders (e.g. People Org Directors, compensation, talent management) to ensure best in class service levels
Implement and embed talent strategies to identify and attract diverse executive talent
Manage highly confidential talent searches providing both market and candidate insights
Work with TA Sourcing and Research team in the development of senior level talent prospects
Develop comprehensive talent market maps as needed
Responsibility for working in accordance with the Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, and compliance with the Aon UK Limited policies, including participation in the management of Risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

Executive presence and influencing skills
Knowledge of talent recruitment and hiring process best practices
Validated senior level sourcing experience
Past senior leadership and executive leadership interaction and program management
Senior project management experience
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships at all levels of an organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, consistently demonstrating a high degree of professionalism
Experience in building diversity recruitment strategies and partnering with Talent Acquisition and hiring teams to execute on that strategy
Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, team-focused environment
Proven track record to lead multiple projects and deadlines, prioritize various demands, and identify/solve problems creatively
A creative thinker who brings innovative ideas, new perspectives and enthusiasm
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar products and in navigating social media websites
Degree qualified or equivalent

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. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!

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 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. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com

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