Team Lead / Manager - Contract - Technology @ Lawrence Harvey (LHi Group brand)

£40000 - £60000 per annum + Commission, Bonus, Override & Equity
Lawrence HarveyTechnologyCity of London, LondonSenior

Overview


Team Lead / Manager - Insurtech (Contract)

Job Title: Team Lead or Manager of Insurtech (Contract)

Company/Brand: LHi Group's Technology brand - Lawrence Harvey

Location: London

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 p/y + Commission, Team Override + Healthcare + Equity.

About Us

LHi Group is an accredited Great Places to Work employer and a people-first company. We are made up of four specialist, non-competing recruitment brands with offices across the UK, Europe, and North America.

Lawrence Harvey, our backbone brand, was launched in London in 2001 before expanding across Europe and the US (with our NYC office opening 10 years ago). Today, we specialise in Change, Transformation, Insurance, Salesforce & Dynamics within the contract space, with permanent teams also operating in emerging technology markets.

London is home to LHi's most experienced and internationally exposed management team, with many having built their careers with us from the ground up. We're now looking for a people-centric Manager to partner with Associate Director Kieren Aldred, leading the growth of one of our most established and successful markets: Insurtech (Contract).

You'll be taking on a high-performing team of 3 consultants, currently billing £55k WGP with a £15k runner book, and inheriting a desk that has historically grown 4 recruiters to £10k WGP.

The Opportunity - Based in St Paul's, London

Our HQ offers stunning views of St Paul's Cathedral and sits in one of London's busiest hubs, surrounded by top restaurants, bars, shops, and fitness studios. It's also home to many of our million-pound billers, homegrown leaders, and even C-suite executives - a truly aspirational environment where careers and success stories are made.

Key Responsibilities

As Team Lead / Manager, you'll be responsible for:

  • Client Engagement: Leading job briefings and advising clients on technical requirements, projects, and candidate profiles.

  • Team Development: Hiring, training, and mentoring recruiters to deliver on candidate sourcing, screening, and assessments.

  • Process Leadership: Acting as the key point of contact for hiring processes, ensuring an excellent experience for both clients and candidates.

  • Closing & Negotiation: Supporting and leading negotiations to secure placements, drive team revenue, and strengthen long-term client relationships.

  • Business Development: Growing client accounts, opening new specialist markets, and steering team activity to focus on high-value opportunities.

You'll need to balance hands-on recruitment delivery with leadership and coaching, creating a high-performing, collaborative environment.

What We're Looking For

  • Loves meeting clients and candidates face-to-face (essential)

  • Proven success building and running a self-sustaining recruitment desk in Technology

  • Strong background in agency recruitment and sales

  • Desire to work in-office at our London HQ

  • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to create and seize new opportunities

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

  • Alignment with our 'Good Human' ethos - supportive, team-first, purpose-driven

  • Ambition for career growth and personal development within LHi's "We not me" culture

What We Offer

  • £40,000 - £50,000 base (depending on experience/revenue) + lucrative commission (up to 40%) + team override

  • Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Generous time off: 25+ PTO days, 5 sick days, 1 Volunteer Day & 2 Mental Health Days

  • Equity: $200k EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) allocation after 12 months

  • Lifeworks program - 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support, fitness classes, wellbeing tracker

  • Extended & flexible 1.5-hour lunches

  • Career development: Future Leader, Directorship, and Team training programmes

  • Target incentives: lunch clubs, international trips, Rolex rewards, Millionaire & Centurions Club, promotion breakfasts & more

  • Family & parental leave packages

  • Community outreach & charity days

  • International relocation opportunities (EU & US after 18 months)

Why Join Us?

If you're ambitious, looking to build your career in a supportive, high-growth environment - or frustrated by lack of direction or investment from leadership elsewhere - Lawrence Harvey offers the culture, tools, and leadership to help you succeed.

We've been voted a Great Place to Work, and we're committed to building a business where talent is recognised, rewarded, and empowered to thrive.

Diversity & Inclusion

At LHi Group, we believe diversity and inclusion are critical to our global success. We celebrate differences, foster equity, and ensure an inclusive workplace across all levels. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.

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