UK Chief People Officer

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Aon are currently recruiting a Chief People Officer to join our team in the UK. About Aon
Headquartered in London, Aon Plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. Our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.
Aon is an equal opportunities employer. Aon’s recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria. Role Purpose / Summary:
As a member of the People Organisation Leadership and the UK Executive Teams the Regional Chief People Officer is a strategic influencing senior executive role within the organisation.
Reporting directly to Chief People Officer and UK CEO lead the UK People Org team function to enable the UK Region to achieve its objectives, by partnering with the UK Leadership Team across all solution lines.
Strategically aligned at both Global and Regional levels the role will own the development and execution of the People Strategy, ensuring strong connections and collaboration across all aspects of the Talent agenda.
Ensure the People Org in the UK operates in such a way as to adhere to all relevant legal entity policy requirements and key business procedures, and to align with statutory and regulatory requirements. Key Accountabilities:
Chief People Officer for Regional UK Leadership Team

Establishing strong influential relationships in a sophisticated corporate environment with both Business leaders and People Org colleagues, the CPO will be a role model for our values and culture. The ability to work in a sophisticated global market to ensure the firm attracts and retains the best talent will be of high importance.
Lead the UK People Organisation in the development and execution of the Talent Strategy, collaborating strongly with the Centres of Excellence to ensure consistency of the Colleague Experience and the effective delivery of all aspects of the People Strategy incorporating the Talent life cycle. Work closely with the Centres of Excellence to ensure all aspects of Global Programming are effectively brought to bear across Talent and Culture spectrum.
Partner with the COE leaders to cascade global initiatives to the UK Region in a consistent, united approach across all solution lines in the UK region. Act as a single point of contact for Centres of Excellence for developing and implementing an effective People strategy, governance, policies, procedures and practices for the UK.
As a Trusted Advisor and Partner to the UK CEO and the Executive Committee contribute to the success of business objectives, ensuring the Talent Strategy supports business needs and the Exec are aligned and supportive of global initiatives. Develop a deep understanding of the Talent challenges and take accountability to ensure effective interventions are deployed for successful outcomes.
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of Aon’s overall business model, enabling strategic consulting on and delivery of people initiatives to deliver business results and performance.
Act as a single point of contact for UK regional Leadership team and Global Centres of Excellence for co-ordination of talent activities across all solution lines in the UK.
Set targets and monitor people org functional spend across the people org in the UK in conjunction with people org Global Centre of Excellence leaders.
Influence and participate in the development of Aon Global people org strategy, member of the People Organisation leadership team.
Approved Person and leader for Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk and Compliance people activities

Approved Person with the relevant regulator/s for each employing legal entity (e.g. FCA). Demonstrate that reasonable steps have been taken to discharge Approved Person responsibilities, and for managing and actioning apportioned responsibility.
Consider the impact and implications for People of key legal and regulatory developments and ensure actions required are agreed and carried out.
Ensure the Determination and monitoring of the People risk profile and ensure that the business is being managed within the risk appetite set by the Board/s of our employing entities. This includes escalating and reporting any incidents in line with the defined timelines, and the promotion and demonstration of risk awareness and responsibility.
Ensure robust performance management and training and competence processes are in place and that actions arising from these processes are implemented in a timely manner.
Partner with Talent Acquisition function to ensure resourcing plans are in place so that our businesses are able to attract, retain, develop and empower the appropriate number and calibre of staff to deliver our strategic objectives and targets.
Drive a culture consistent with Aon values and business ethics through alignment of appropriate People policies.
Lead on Diversity and Inclusion, ensuring we have a coherent strategy in place across the UK and driving measurable improvements in line with Global goals as well as UK specific requirements, to build a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.
Responsible for working in accordance with all relevant legal entity Risk Management Frameworks (e.g. Aon UK Limited Risk Management Framework, Aon Hewitt Risk Management Framework), and personal compliance with 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. Person Specification:
Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Able to consult to the entire People Portfolio with an integrated, global perspective, demonstrated success resolving complex People issues.
Able to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation, and to advise, influence and partner with senior leaders in developing/implementing people strategies to drive business performance.
Self-sufficient and resourceful. Creative and adept at problem solving, with an appreciation of diverse cultures and regions. Able to consult on application of policy and process as well as trends, themes, and solutions
Developed knowledge of the FCA requirements and standards.
Possesses strong business and financial acumen.
An empowering management style, encourages open debate and collaborative decision making and shares ownership of results.
Effective communicator with a high level of self-confidence and credibility. Education/Professional Qualifications:
CIPD qualified or proven experience to demonstrate level of competence Aon Values and Behaviours to deliver on Aon United
Committed to one firm to our purpose;
Resolve to shaping decisions for the better
Commit to evolving with the changing risks for our clients and the world
Achieve results for each other, clients, shareholders and society

United through trust as one inclusive, diverse team;
Operate with a one-firm mindset
Demonstrates teamwork, collaboration, integrity and respect to deliver the best of our firm
Create a culture of belonging where everyone is able to bring their whole self and is able to flourish

Passionate , about making colleagues and clients successful;
Contribute to and celebrate the success of our teammates and our clients
Be curious, innovative and driven to achieve the unachievable
Deliver Aon United for the benefit of colleagues and clients How will we know:
Engagement | Retention | Attraction | I&D Progress | Wellbeing
Client Growth & Revenue | Innovation | Retention | Op Margin Improvement Salary and Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package and 25 days holiday. Through our flexible benefits, you will also have the opportunity to choose additional benefits, including healthcare, and additional holiday.
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