Principal Consultant - Talent Assessment (I/O Psychologist)

Principal Consultant - Talent Assessment

Do you have a background in Business Psychology?

Are you interested in using innovative assessments to transform workforce strategy?

Then this is the role for you!

Aon Assessment Solutions has an opening for a Principal Consultant to join our assessment practice in the UK working both virtually and in 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, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Aon Assessment Solutions is a leader in assessment for workforce transformation. Our innovative and technologically advanced solutions are used globally in over 70 countries and 40 languages, supporting organizations in every aspect of their employee assessment needs - recruitment, selection, leadership development and organizational planning. We provide tools, knowledge and expertise for the scientific measurement of talent and potential, enabling companies to build and sustain competitive advantage through a high-quality workforce.

What the day will look like

The key role of the Principal Consultant is to work consultatively with teams across Aon to deliver workforce transformation for our clients.

Working alongside a team of experienced I/O Psychologists and Human Capital consultants, you will be given the unique opportunity to use psychology to develop data-led solutions and drive strategic workforce change in the ever-growing and competitive UK Market.

Day to day, this includes:

• Contributing to cross functional teams to join the dots between people analytics, assessment, L&D, rewards, and performance.
• Consulting on our solutions in areas of:
• Competency framework design
• Workshop design and delivery (including team effectiveness)
• Using qualitative analysis to develop behavioural and skills taxonomies.
• Leadership assessment
• Presenting on webinars and podcasts
• Attending events with potential clients
• Contributing to RFPs, proposals and pitches
• Supporting on scoping, costing and statement of work writing
• Expanding services with our existing clients, developing client relationships
• Providing mentorship and guidance to our psychology team
• Potentially line managing a small team of more junior consultants and supporting with their wider development

Attributes that will lead to success

This is a strategic role requiring a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle.

• Seen by others as an expert in designing assessment content, psychometrics and diagnostics
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent client and stakeholder management
• Analytical, organised work style and a natural problem-solver
• Chartered Occupational Psychologist, or working towards chartership, would be desirable
• Previous line management experience would also be desirable

How this opportunity is different

Join our team if you are passionate about using psychology to transform work and want to create real added value in businesses. This job gives you the opportunity to raise the quality of assessment and development in many of the country's most successful organisations. Our team emphasises pioneer thinking, client centricity, career progression, and personal and professional integrity.

This includes:

• a stimulating work environment and flexible working hours
• flat hierarchies and working with internationally minded people
• a supportive and responsive team culture
• opportunities to learn in a dynamic, fast-paced working 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!

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.

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. Please contact us to request an accommodation on .

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.