The fast and easy way to find a recruitment agency.

Agency Central is the UK's leading recruitment agency directory, supporting candidates and employers who wish to use the services of an employment agency.

Our site features an advanced search and filter system which finds the agencies which match your needs. Each agency we list includes information unique to Agency Central.

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Employers looking for new staff benefit greatly from using Agency Central. Our site features an advanced search and filter system to find and contact local employment agencies or job specialists who may be further away. If you're not sure what salary bracket you should list the job at, we have detailed salary information to guide you.

Recruitment agencies provide you with the most complete staff solution, while saving you time. Their market expertise, salary knowledge, pre-interviewing and access to the best candidates ensures you have the best people in your business.

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Candidates who use Agency Central to find a job agency will have access to the most relevant information all in one place. An advanced search and filter system will quickly allow you to target the agencies who can help, whether they are specialists, or just around the corner from you.

To help you understand your career progression, we also list salaries by job role and location.

Recruitment agencies can guide your career in the right direction and have access to the best employers in your region, giving you the greatest chance of being placed in the perfect job for you.

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The services of good recruitment agencies can save businesses time and money, as well as ensure that job hunters find the right position as quickly as possible. However, recruitment agencies do much more than simply match candidates to vacancies. Most agencies (who are also referred to as Employment Agencies or Job Agencies) focus their efforts on a small number of industries and specific geographic area, so develop genuine expertise in their market. Both employers and people looking for new jobs can expect the consultant they deal with to offer accurate salary advice and have the right contacts in the sector.

There are many benefits to candidates of dealing with recruitment consultants, including saving time and having someone to negotiate their salary package. Agencies also usually have a selection of unadvertised vacancies that job hunters can gain access to when they register. Time is a major motivation for companies to use recruitment agencies, as a consultant will only put forward shortlists of staff with the right skills and experience. As agencies have relationships with a wide range of candidates, including some they have worked with for a number of years, they can also make sure interviewees are a good cultural fit for the organisation. When working on permanent jobs, agencies usually only charge if they fill the vacancy, so this is a low-risk way to recruit workers. Even if they do not earn a fee, agencies will complete the task of informing unsuccessful candidates and pass on feedback from interviews. Employment agencies are also an effective way to fill temporary positions and not only because they can supply experienced, reference-checked staff with the right skills. They can also take care of all payroll issues, including holiday pay.

In short, using a recruitment agency is the right choice for businesses that need to find the best staff and jobseekers who want to secure their ideal position in the shortest possible time.