Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusion is built into how we work. Not added on when it’s convenient.

We work better when we work together

Inclusive by Design

Diverse teams are not a compliance objective — they are a competitive advantage.

We believe the strongest organisations are built from the widest possible pool of talent. Not because it is expected of us. Because the evidence is unambiguous, and because we have seen it ourselves — in the mandates we run, the candidates we place, and the teams we help clients build.

Inclusion is not something we bolt onto the end of a process. It is embedded into how we define briefs, map markets and engage talent.

For all of us at LT Harper, diversity and inclusion are not merely trends; they lie at the heart of everything we do. However, we don’t just talk about wanting to do good, we DO good.

Awards

Our Director, Kunjal Tanna, was named as a Finalist in the 2020 NatWest everywoman Awards, largely because of LT Harper’s focus on improving diversity in the cyber sector.

We are also proud to announce that we are CERIS approved, ethical recruiters.

D&I Campaigns

We have launched an inspirational social media Gender & Neurodiversity campaigns on our LinkedIn pages, to highlight the many issues still prevalent in the cyber industry, how to improve them, and how to embrace the benefits of a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

D&I Workshops

LT Harper have partnered with multiple organisations, to lend our expertise to influence their internal diversity and inclusion within their cyber teams, by holding practical workshops on attracting and assessing diverse talent, specifically within cybersecurity.

Community Partnerships

LT Harper became one of the very first signatories of the Tech Talent Charter, a non-profit organisation that aims to inspire women to enter careers in tech. We have dedicated many hours of our time to assist with their #DoingItAnyway campaign, as well as getting involved in Hackathons, to come up with practical actions that organisations can take to improve diversity and inclusion.

How we build inclusively

We challenge brief definitions that inadvertently narrow the talent pool. We build diverse longlists as standard — not as an optional add-on. We broaden sourcing beyond traditional networks and actively reach communities that conventional recruitment consistently overlooks.

Our own team reflects this commitment, operating with a 60/40 male/female split. Over the past 12 months, 26% of our placements have been women — more than double the industry average within cybersecurity and technology recruitment.

We are proud of those numbers. We are also aware they are a starting point, not a destination.

For candidates

You will be assessed on your capability, your judgement and your potential — not filtered through assumptions about your background or your path.

For Clients

The organisations that will attract and retain the strongest technology talent are those building genuinely inclusive environments — not those issuing diversity statements. We can help you think about inclusive hiring as a strategic capability, not an HR initiative.

Across Cybersecurity, AI & Data, Change & Transformation and GTM & Technology Leadership — we believe stronger representation leads to stronger teams, and stronger teams lead to stronger outcomes.

#VersusRacism

We are one of the proud supporters of #VersusRacism, a group for security professionals to collaborate and share their personal experiences of anti-racism initiatives within the cyber industry. We took the pledge and are committed to making the cyber industry a more welcoming, inclusive industry for everyone, regardless of their background.