Team Lead / Manager - Technology (Smart & Emerging Tech) @ Lawrence Harvey - Los Angeles
Job Title: Team Lead / Manager - Technology (Direct hire) @ Lawrence Harvey
Company/Brand: LHi Group's Technology brand - Lawrence Harvey
Location: London
Salary: $70,000 - £120,000 p/a + 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.
LA is home to some of LHi's most experienced and high performing home grown talent, additionally attracting some of the most talented local talent. We're now looking for a people-centric Manager to partner with Director - George Davies, leading the growth of one of our most exciting and fast growing divisions.
The Opportunity - Los Angeles, California
LA - This opportunity is based in our Santa Monica, LA office. A stone’s throw from the beach, the office is in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, allowing for short cycle / skateboard commutes down the oceanfront walk. Sitting parallel to 3rd street promenade, there is ample parking accessibility.
Key Responsibilities
As Team Lead / Manager, you'll be responsible for:
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Client Engagement: Leading job briefings and advising clients on technical requirements, projects, and candidate profiles.
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Team Development: Hiring, training, and mentoring recruiters to deliver on candidate sourcing, screening, and assessments.
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Process Leadership: Acting as the key point of contact for hiring processes, ensuring an excellent experience for both clients and candidates.
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Closing & Negotiation: Supporting and leading negotiations to secure placements, drive team revenue, and strengthen long-term client relationships.
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Business Development: Growing client accounts, opening new specialist markets, and steering team activity to focus on high-value opportunities.
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You'll need to balance hands-on recruitment delivery with leadership and coaching, creating a high-performing, collaborative environment.
What We're Looking For
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Loves meeting clients and candidates face-to-face (essential)
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Proven success building and running a self-sustaining recruitment desk in Technology
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Strong background in agency recruitment and sales
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Desire to work in-office at our Santa Monica location
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Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with the ability to create and seize new opportunities
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
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Alignment with our 'Good Human' ethos - supportive, team-first, purpose-driven
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Ambition for career growth and personal development within LHi's "We not me" culture
What We Offer
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$70,000 - $120,000 base (depending on experience/revenue) + lucrative commission (up to 50%) + Half & Full Year Bonuses + Team override
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Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
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Generous time off: 25+ PTO days, 5 sick days, 1 Volunteer Day, 5 'Little Things Leave' for Parents / Carers & 2 Mental Health Days
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Equity: $200k EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) allocation after 12 months
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Lifeworks program - 24/7 mental health & wellbeing support, fitness classes, wellbeing tracker
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Extended & flexible 1.5-hour lunches
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Career development: Future Leader, Directorship, and Team training programmes
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Target incentives: lunch clubs, international trips, Rolex rewards, Millionaire & Centurions Club, promotion breakfasts & more
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Family & parental leave packages
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Community outreach & charity days
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International relocation opportunities (Other US, EU & UK 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 Most Loved Workplaces, accreditted Great Place to Work and we're committed to building a business where employee's are shaping an environment for the betterment of the people within it. Talent is recognised, rewarded, and empowered to thrive through the power of being Employee Owned.
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. We have 8 internal communities to call home, from PACE - Parents & Carers to WIN - Women in Recruitment.
Next steps?
Well, if you got this for, what you waiting for? We have the platform, the brand recognition, the infrastructure, the 'good human' employee's, the high performing culture & equity you've been seeking! Apply directly, or reach out to the Talent Team for a confidential chat.