Lawrence Mealing
About Lawrence Mealing
Lawrence Mealing is a Talent Acquisition Partner at Smiths Detection, specializing in recruiting niche technical roles across the UK, EMEA, and the US. With extensive experience in diversity and inclusion, he has a strong focus on building long-term relationships with candidates and clients.
Work at Smiths Detection
Lawrence Mealing serves as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Smiths Detection, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves recruiting for niche technical positions, specifically in Salesforce, SAP, and Oracle. He operates primarily in the UK, EMEA, and the US, contributing to the company's talent acquisition strategies. Mealing is based in Hemel Hempstead, England, where he focuses on aligning recruitment efforts with the organization's goals.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Smiths Detection, Lawrence Mealing worked at Profile Resourcing Limited as a Diversity & Inclusion Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2018 to 2024. In this role, he focused on promoting diversity within recruitment processes. He also briefly worked as a Recruitment Consultant at Henderson Scott in 2018, where he gained experience in the recruitment industry. His background includes a variety of roles that have contributed to his expertise in talent acquisition.
Career Background
Lawrence Mealing has a diverse career background that includes various roles prior to his current position. He worked as a Business Development Manager at Pro-Game UK for six months in 2015-2016 and as an Internal Sales Executive at OPROGROUP for 11 months in 2016-2017. He also gained experience as a Warehouse Operative at Royal Mail from 2013 to 2015. This range of roles has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current focus on talent acquisition.
Education and Training
Lawrence Mealing's educational journey began at York House School, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He then attended Berkhamsted School from 2008 to 2011, where he achieved his GCSEs. His educational background has provided him with a foundation that supports his professional development in the recruitment sector.
Mentoring and Development Initiatives
In his current role, Lawrence Mealing emphasizes the importance of training and mentoring for team members. He actively provides opportunities for continued development and performance improvement. Mealing seeks innovative methods to work with partners, ensuring alignment with their goals and values, which reflects his commitment to fostering a supportive work environment.