Aon Graduate Programme - Client Management 2026

Stryker Corporation; City Of London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking Client Management graduates in the UK for its 2026 programme. The role involves managing client relationships and supporting pension scheme activities. Graduates will benefit from structured training and professional qualifications, developing advisory skills and managing client satisfaction. Candidates should be motivated individuals with a 2:1 degree or equivalent. Opportunities for career growth exist post-programme.

Benefits

Two Global Wellbeing Days annually

Paid study leave for professional qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject area.
• A strong drive to deliver a first-class service to our clients.
• Ability to present complex ideas/concepts to groups in a simpler way.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate standards are followed and develop solutions for clients.
• Produce and deliver internal and client correspondence.
• Attend and plan client meetings, taking minutes and managing actions.
• Act as key contact for clients, fielding queries as necessary.
• Manage quality, timeliness, and budget of work for allocated clients.
• Track progress with actions ensuring workflow is completed.
• Participate actively in team meetings and discussions.

Skills

Motivated and ambitious

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Self-starter

Education

2:1 degree or equivalent

Job description

Client Management - Graduate Programme 2026

Locations available for 2026: Bristol, Epsom (Surrey), Farnborough (Hampshire) and St Albans (Hertfordshire). London is now closed, future applications for London will be rejected.

Start Date: 2 nd September 2026

Application closing date: 5 th December 2025

Please note, we may close earlier if we receive the quantity, quality & diversity of applications required.

Better Decisions Begin with You

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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Wealth Solutions: Client Management

Join Aon as a Client Management graduate and discover how we manage our client relationships and support our client's activities, ensuring their pension schemes are run efficiently. If you are passionate about going above and beyond for clients, you'll fit right in here at Aon as a client management graduate.

Hundreds of UK employers - from FTSE 100 companies to ambitious up-and-coming firms - turn to our retirement and investment business for advice on running pension schemes. Providing vital support to senior team members, you'll make an immediate impact as you explore our business, develop your professional skills and build a valuable network of contacts.

As a client management graduate, no two days are the same; you'll work on a range of client teams with colleagues who provide advice and support to either the trustees managing the pension scheme, or the company that provides it.

Our aim is for you to develop into a trusted advisor for your clients as soon as possible, building strong relationships with each of your clients. We'll help you do this by giving you real responsibility on client projects and supporting you in developing your industry knowledge, project management and consulting skills through a series of structured training sessions and on-the-job training. Throughout your career with Aon, you'll continually improve your commercial awareness and professionalism - which will help you grow into a successful client manager.

What your day could look like

• Ensuring appropriate legislative, regulatory, business, practice and professional standards are followed and supporting with the development of solutions to suit clients' needs
• Producing and delivering clear and accurate internal and client correspondence, including advice and recommendations to help ensure clients meet the above
• Attending and planning client meetings (in person and virtual), taking minutes and managing the follow-up actions
• Acting as a key contact for the client and fielding queries to relevant teams as necessary
• Taking responsibility for the production (quality, timeliness and budget) of work for allocated clients (i.e. account management)
• Keeping track of progress with actions and ensuring that all workflow is completed to timescales
• Playing an active part in delivering client satisfaction, retention and profitability
• Effectively influencing and negotiating with other teams (actuarial, administration, investment, legal) both internally and externally through the development of working relationships to ensure client commitments are met
• Actively participating in team meetings, keeping others updated on developments, providing feedback following discussions and involving others in identifying service improvements where appropriate

Your Development

As an Aon Graduate, you will be enrolled onto our Launch Programme when you join. This development programme is built around 3 core elements:

• Business learning. On the job learning and experiences enabling you to develop your knowledge and understanding of your team and solution line.
• Centralised learning. UK graduates complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business.
• Professional Qualifications. To enable you to be as successful as possible, as part of your role, you will be expected to complete a professional qualification, the Level 6 Retirement Provisions Pathway with the Pensions Management Institute (PMI). You'll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials.

Your career beyond your Graduate programme

Once you've completed the formal graduate programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. As well as continued technical and business skills training, you'll receive support for your PMI qualification. To aid your professional development you'll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, which are considered twice a year, enabling you to progress from a Graduate to Associate Consultant, then Consultant and beyond!

Next Steps

If you are interested in this graduate programme and would like to apply, here is some useful information:

Entry Requirements

• You will need to be on track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject area

What are we looking for?

• Motivated and ambitious. Have a strong drive to deliver a first-class service to our clients
• Passionate and curiosity. We are looking for candidates who want to understand what we do and are eager to learn more
• Commercial awareness. This helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth
• Strong communication skills, particularly being able to present complex ideas/concepts to groups of individuals in a simpler, more understandable way
• A self-starter that can take the initiative, work independently when needed but can also work collaboratively in a team environment

We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. As a new graduate, you will spend the first 6 months based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Aon. After completing this initial training period, you will then have the opportunity to work more flexibly, spending at least 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients.

Right to work

Our graduates are on permanent contracts from day one, we welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment. This may include pre-settled or settled status from the EU Settlement Scheme - or if you have applied and you are waiting for a decision.

Aon UK Graduate Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first graduate role can be exciting, and sometimes a little daunting. At Aon, we're committed to making our recruitment process as transparent and supportive as possible. Here's how our selection journey works, and what you can expect at each stage:

Application Review

• We process applications on a rolling basis, moving candidates forward as they complete each stage.
• Every application is carefully reviewed by our team (not by AI).
• Due to the high volume of interest, this stage can take up to two weeks.
• Please note: We do not review CVs or cover letters at this point.

Online Assessment

• We understand you want to put your best foot forward, so you'll have 5 calendar days to complete the online assessment.
• If you need more time, just let us know as extensions are available.

Video Interview

• Preparation matters, so you'll have up to 10 days (240 hours) from receiving your invitation to record and submit your video interview.
• Rest assured: Every video interview is reviewed by a real member of our recruitment team, not an AI system.
• You'll typically hear back from us within 2-3 weeks after submitting your interview, though times may vary depending on the number of applications.

Assessment Centres

• Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon office closest to the location you applied for.
• Please note: Due to the large number of applications, not every candidate who completes a video interview will be invited to an assessment centre.
• Assessment centres usually run from November to May. (With a pause over the Christmas holidays.)
• If selected, you'll have 7-14 days' notice to help you arrange any travel.
• We run a limited number of Assessment Centre so please make every effort to attend if invited.
• We reimburse reasonable travel costs (such as standard class train tickets). Flights and hotels are only covered if agreed in advance.
• At the assessment centre stage, your CV and cover letter will be shared with hiring managers. This helps them get a fuller picture of you as a candidate - but these documents are not used for initial screening.

We're here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just reach out to our team - [e-mail]. Good luck and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon!

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.

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 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 provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. If you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments, please contact [e-mail] and a member of the UK Early Careers team will contact you.

About Aon

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