Aon Industrial Placement Programme 2027 - Marketing and Communications

Marketing and Communications – Industrial Placement Programme 2027

Start Date: 1st September 2027

Application closing date: 7th December 2026

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

Better Decisions Begin with You

Aon shapes decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. When you join us, you’ll become empowered to make the same impact, as you explore ways of becoming a more relevant, connected and valued professional.

Your role as a Marketing and Communications Industrial Placement

Join Aon and spend 12 months discovering the extensive variety of roles that exist within our team. Working in an innovative and upbeat environment, no two days are the same. You’ll gain hands-on experience in the wide number of roles, from Internal Communications and Media Relations to Campaigns, Insights, Brand and Events.

What the day could look like

• Working with a Campaign Activation Manager to brief Aon’s digital agency on demand programmes across paid LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Search and content syndication. Use clear prompts to tailor AI-assisted briefs to requirements and campaign goals, explore approaches and deliver agreed actions supporting client objectives.

• Listening to business partners and bringing colleagues together to respond to their growth priorities and client needs. Use industry and risk context to check AI-generated insights for accuracy and relevance before offering guidance or conclusions.

• Helping deliver an Aon event for 100 clients, collaborating with internal partners, valuing different perspectives and challenging assumptions so everyone can contribute. Coordinate AI tools, global delivery resources and colleagues in an integrated workflow, identifying process improvements.

• Supporting a Campaign Manager to plan campaigns and map customer journeys, anticipating needs and aligning priorities with wider goals. Communicate clearly and build foundational skills in Copilot, data analysis systems and digital efficiency tools

• Communicating with more than 6,000 UK employees, using AI-assisted drafting and refined prompts to suit the audience and business objectives. Apply feedback and attention to detail, support others’ development and build trust through clear, consistent delivery.

• Working with Media Relations and PR agencies on press releases and media enquiries. Analyse information, challenge assumptions and identify root causes to solve problems, critically checking AI outputs for anomalies and understanding when human insight should override automation.

Your Development

During our Industrial placement, you will join our award-winning development programme. Over 12 months, you can take part in many insightful and interactive training activities alongside your role. Here are couple of key elements of our development programme:

• 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 an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training, and workshops. These are crafted to improve your understanding of Aon, build your confidence, and expand your connections throughout our business.

• Feedback. Upon starting your Aon placement, you will meet with your line manager to discuss your goals. Over your 12-month programme, you will receive feedback and support.

Your career beyond your Industrial Placement

Our Placement programme is designed as a potential first step toward a long-term career with us. Your performance during your Placement may lead to an offer for a place on our graduate programme in the same business unit the following year. We encourage you to apply for a Placement that aligns with your long-term interests and career ambitions. By choosing a role that matches your aspirations, you’ll be better positioned to take full advantage of our Launch development programme which offers ongoing career growth.

Next Steps

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

Entry Requirements:

• On track to achieve a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any degree subject (ideally marketing, communications, or a general business subject area)

• To ensure compliance with UK law, successful candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK throughout the duration of their time in role.

What are we looking for?

• Motivation and ambition to pursue a career in Marketing and Communications. To clearly articulate your reasons for joining this role at Aon and how clear communication and collaboration support effective campaigns, content and events

• Passion and curiosity. We are looking for candidates eager to learn, open to feedback, and interested in understanding our work. They should show AI Literacy with basic skills in AI-enabled technologies, including Copilot, analytics platforms, and tools that improve digital efficiency.

• Commercial awareness. Understand client needs, industry developments and risk context and demonstrate Business Context Translation by applying this understanding to validate AI-generated insights before they inform recommendations or decisions. This helps us to provide support and advice to our clients with clarity and confidence to enable revenue growth

• Using AI effectively. Develop and polish prompts to adapt AI-generated content for the target market and business requirements. Verify outputs for accuracy. Understand when human judgement is necessary. Identify ways AI can improve work processes.

Locations

We have graduate opportunities this year in the following locations: London

We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being present at the workplace from the beginning of their programme. As a new industrial placement, the first 6 months will be spent 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. Once you complete the initial training, you can work with more flexibility. You will spend a minimum of 3 to 4 days face to face in the Aon office or with clients. Due to the nature of the work, there may be occasions where you are required to travel in the UK and work outside of your normal working hours to support with events or projects.

Aon UK Industrial Placement Recruitment: What to Expect

We know applying for your first industrial placement 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.

2. Online Assessment

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

3. 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 hiring 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 how many applications we receive.

4. Assessment Centres

Our assessment centres are held in person at the Aon site 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 after Christmas, from mid-January. If selected, a notice period of 7-14 days will be provided 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.

What is Aon's guidance of the use of AI during the selection process?

As an innovative global leader, we recognize and embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help job seekers be more efficient in their recruitment processes. In fact, Aon is in the business of developing and implementing innovative AI tools that support both colleagues and clients, which you’ll use as an Aon colleague if you join our team. AI can be a helpful tool for researching Aon, preparing for interviews or refining your CV, it should support, not replace, your own thinking, judgement, skills and experiences. Any application materials you submit should accurately reflect your achievements, capabilities and potential. We ask that you refrain from using AI when completing assessments or during live or pre-recorded interview processes, which will often include an in-person interview where the technology will not be available to you. Additionally, virtual or in-person interviews should not be recorded or transcribed. At Aon, we foster a culture of inclusiveness, fairness and transparency. We expect all candidates to embrace these principles in every interaction with us.

Can I apply for more than one programme or role?

We ask candidates to submit one Early Carers application per recruitment cycle. We encourage you to explore our opportunities carefully and apply for the programme or role that best matches your skills, passions, and professional aspirations. This helps you focus on submitting your strongest application and ensures we can assess candidates fairly and efficiently. If, during the hiring process, we believe another opportunity at Aon suits your experience and goals better, our recruitment team may talk to you about other options. If you're unsure which programme is right for you, we recommend reviewing the programme information on our careers site or attending one of our events before applying.

Top Tip: Choose the role you're most excited about, rather than treating a second application as a back-up option. We want to understand where your genuine interests lie and how you see your future career developing. We’re here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need accommodations, just contact our team - graduates@aon.co.uk.

Good luck, and we look forward to seeing what you can bring to Aon! #AonInternshipUK #MarcommsUK 2026-107792