Global Head of Executive Communications - Aon Corporation

Global Head of Executive Communications

Are you a highly experienced communications leader and creative writer who enjoys partnering and interacting directly with C-Suite and senior executives to build a platform that achieves business objectives?

Do you possess outstanding critical thinking, relationship management, and good judgement skills?

If so, then we’d love to hear from you in connection with this hugely important role that will support Aon’s continued growth and success!

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 organisation, 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.

Your wide and varied role will have many aspects but will include the following:

• Developing and driving the communications strategy and plan for the CEO and executive team.
• Leading all aspects of content for all CEO employee communications, including town hall meetings, written content, and other channels used for engaging with Aon employees.
• Writing speeches and talking points for external events and public engagements.
• Drafting concise, yet detailed, briefing materials used to prepare the CEO for engagements.
• Partnering closely with head of media relations to drive a sustained executive media program.
• Elevating executive voices on specific topics aligned with Aon’s strategy, including on the topics of Trade, Technology, Weather and Workforce, through a mix of speaking engagements and published written pieces.
• Coordinating social media strategy for the CEO and executive team, with focus on leveraging platforms to drive engagement across priority audiences and topics.

How this opportunity is different.

This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to bring influence, strategic direction and leadership to Aon’s Global Communications strategy. As our industry-renowned 3x3 growth plan continues to gain momentum and traction we see this as a key hire to ensure that our messaging across all mediums is consistent, fit for purpose and ultimately supports our firm’s ongoing growth and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an instantly recognisable, global Professional Services firm and make a huge personal impact.

Skills and experience that will lead to success.

• At least 12-15 years of communications leadership experience.
• With proven experience writing communication's, speeches and other content for executive c-suite.
• A great writer, with experience spanning speech writing, messaging and talking points.
• Person who can effectively solve problems by understanding global issues, current events, and business trends.
• Experience of handling an executive’s social media presence.
• A well-established external network that can be demonstrated to support strategic objectives.
• Optimally handling relationships with external agency partners to maximize impact.

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, color, 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

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws: 

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 - $225,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location.
  

This position is eligible to participate in Aon’s annual incentive plans in addition to base salary.  The amount of any incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan. 

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance. This role does not accrue vacation.  Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with Company policy and practices. Various other types of leaves of absence; paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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