Public Sector Practice Leader – UK Central Region

Aon; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for a Public Sector Practice Leader in their Bristol office. This pivotal role involves developing sales strategies, leading the Public Sector team, and interacting with clients to drive growth and innovate solutions. Ideal candidates will have experience in the public sector insurance market, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working styles

Qualifications

• Experience working with Public Sector clients in insurance.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction for the Public Sector Practice.
• Develop innovative sector-specific solutions for clients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

ACII or equivalent

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Public Sector Practice Leader – UK Central Region, Bristol

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Aon

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Public Sector Practice Leader – Central

We are hiring!

Aon are currently recruiting a Regional Practice Leader to join their established Public Sector team.

The role can be flexible to work either virtually or hybrid from the Bristol/Birmingham offices.

The primary responsibility of the role is to help grow the Public Sector Practice through development and execution of servicing and sales strategies, thought leadership and innovation.

The individual will be a leading figurehead for Aon in the UK and will be viewed as an expert in the sector. The individual will be responsible for building our brand externally and internally, interacting with key clients and prospects and the insurance market.

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

As the Central Region Practice Leader within the Public Sector some of your key responsibilities will involve;

• Participating in the leadership and strategic direction of the Public Sector Steering Group.
• To share ideas and best practice and all relevant information with other Public Sector colleagues within Aon as required.
• Represent the Aon Public Sector Practice by attending and or speaking at high profile sector events, including CIPFA, ALARM, Aon arranged events and others.
• Provide direction and guidance to the proposition development and marketing team in developing innovative sector specific solutions for our clients.
• Input to and write thought leadership and client communications.
• To take overall responsibility for the delivery of the regional Public Sector budget, including new business activities as required.
• Completion of broker new business tenders and leadership of new business presentations as required.
• Servicing support at an appropriate level to large clients.
• Ad hoc support to existing service teams as required, particularly in the very intense renewal period from 1/1 to 31/3.
• Broking liaison with key specialist Public Sector insurers.
• Assistance with specialist technical insurance issues.
• Ensure that Public Sector colleagues have all the relevant information, skills and knowledge on which to base their advice to clients.
• Support client teams in understanding and communicating the value proposition of the Public Sector Practice.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements and business procedures. Responsible 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.

How this opportunity is different

This is a great opportunity to build a career in a team with a proven track record of developing talent. Working within a business with a huge amount of innovate solutions to offer to client. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team who want to see you succeed.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

As the Central Region Practice Leader your skills and qualifications will ideally include;

• ACII or equivalent preferred
• Previous experience of working with Public Sector clients in the insurance industry and a level of understanding around the market dynamics.
• The ability to form effective working partnerships with a wide variety of colleagues. Also demonstrating you are an effective listener with strong, consistent communication skills, that supports the Central Regional team with excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience of managing clients and optimising opportunities whilst delivering excellent service
• Lead by example and display the behaviours that inspire the trust and respect of colleagues including the wider leadership team and be familiar with the challenges of leading and developing teams in a changing environment.

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!