Executive Director PSG

Aon Hewitt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives and client relationships in the Professional Services Group. This hybrid role involves driving business development and ensuring high levels of service delivery for major accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills, a track record in professional indemnity, and strategic thinking capabilities. Our firm promotes an inclusive culture and offers comprehensive benefits, including Global Wellbeing Days.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible working styles

Qualifications

• Proven track record in generating new business.
• Expertise in managing professional indemnity.
• Ability to operate within a 'one firm' mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts within Professional Services sector.
• Manage and expand relationships with major accounts.
• Drive revenue generation from core and ancillary services.

Skills

Relationship building with senior stakeholders

Experience in professional indemnity for PS firms

Business generation and bid/marketing support

Strategic thinking

Strong technical expertise

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Job description

Executive Director - PSG

Are you a proven business builder within Professional Services who thrives on shaping commercial strategy?

Ready to lead major client relationships while driving ambitious revenue growth?

Join us as Executive Director in our Professional Services Group— a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work virtually and from our London office!

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

What the day will look like

• Lead business development efforts to build and maintain a strong pipeline of new business within the Professional Services sector, with a particular focus on law firms.
• Assist in driving a revenue stream across large law firms, generating both core and ancillary revenues.
• Manage and expand relationships with existing major accounts, ensuring high-quality service delivery and identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Oversee placement of core insurance programmes, including Professional Indemnity, D&O, and general lines, ensuring exceptional client experience and commercial outcomes.
• Drive revenue generation from ancillary services such as risk consulting, M&A advisory, and related offerings.
• Collaborate closely with senior and junior team members to support business generation, client servicing, and project delivery.
• Take a leadership role within the team, contributing to strategy, commercial direction, and operational execution.
• Begin laying the groundwork for future team expansion, including shaping roles and supporting recruitment as revenue and workload scale.
• Maintain a strong presence in the market, developing networks and representing the business at relevant industry events and client engagements.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Builds trusted, long‑term relationships with senior stakeholders across Professional Services.
• Experienced in professional indemnity for PS firms and recognised as a trusted advisor.
• Proven track record in generating new business and leveraging bid/marketing support effectively.
• Strategic thinker able to target, map and convert new opportunities.
• Broad solution awareness to bring the right offerings to clients.
• Operates with a “one firm” mindset, spotting opportunities beyond core insurance.
• Strong technical expertise, able to work autonomously and develop others.
• Provides leadership across complex client portfolios with gravitas.
• Experienced people manager who delegates well and drives team productivity.
• Active contributor to PSG leadership and strategic direction.
• Collaborative team player who understands and supports the team culture.
• Commercially minded with an understanding of PSG P&L and accountability for delivery.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, training and performance processes.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile 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 for our colleagues as well.

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 and inclusive 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 are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at [e-mail] or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.