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  1. Mason Frank International

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    Mason Frank International, incorporated in 2010, meets the staffing needs of an extensive client portfolio in the Salesforce market nationwide and overseas. From its 20 offices, the recruitment firm finds candidates on a permanent and contract basis. They typically source the likes of Account Managers, Business Analysts, Marketing Technologists, Salesforce Consultants, Senior/Lead Developers, and Support Specialists.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor (South) Aldgate House 33 Aldgate High Street, City of London, London, EC3N 1AH

  2. Seven Seas

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    Seven Seas, based in London, delivers recruitment solutions in the niche Yacht market, sourcing for both Superyachts and Shore-based positions. They hire for all kinds of permanent, temporary and seasonal roles in Engineering, Interior, Deck, Management and Galley, and all types of yachts like sail and power. Example job openings they may have are Sole Engineer, Deckhand, Mate and Bosun. They are certified by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

    Office Locations

    71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ

  3. Venatrix

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    Venatrix was founded in 2015 to place graduates into SaaS Sales roles. After gaining investment from James Caan, they've grown to be an award-winning supplier of staffing solutions to London start-ups. 50% of their candidates come from referrals, whilst they also report having an average of 10 days to place a candidate.

    Office Locations

    FORA, Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, City of London, London, EC2N 2AT

  4. Zamco Recruitment

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    Zamco Recruitment headhunts candidates for Actuarial-related positions. From their two branches, in London and New York, they operate in markets such as Insurance, Banking and Hedge Funds. They can also source Technology professionals, including Quantitative Developers and Full Stack Developers. Zamco recruits for permanent jobs on a contingent or retained basis.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  5. MargretAngel Healthcare

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    MargretAngel Healthcare focuses on bringing talent solutions to the Domiciliary Care, Health Care, and Social Care sectors. Serving clients across the UK, they often hire temporary staff for various placements, including Domestic Staff, Nurses, and Social Workers. With a London-based team, the agency also caters to Holiday Care, Hospital to Home, Live-in Care, Night Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care, and Social Companionship markets.

    Office Locations

    71-75, Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ

  6. Cayhill Partners

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    Cayhill Partners, located in Fulham, extends executive employment opportunities in Corporate areas such as Corporate Affairs, Communications, Government Relations and Financial PR. Offering client-friendly options like a 12-month guarantee and flexible fee model, they support various sectors globally like Aviation and Oil & Gas. They were founded in 2014 by a former FTSE 100 company Communications Director who has over 25 years of experience.

    Office Locations

    627 Kings Road, Fulham, London, SW6 2ES

  7. Cosmopolitan Recruitment

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    Cosmopolitan Recruitment delivers bespoke staffing services in Horticulture & Landscaping, Engineering and Healthcare. They cover assignments of all levels, like Landscape Gardener, Mechanical Engineer and Registered Nurse. Situated in Finsbury, they have extensive experience across London and the South East of England, in addition to having a 99% retention rate for permanent placements and 98% repeat business rate among their past customers.

    Office Locations

    152 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  8. Media Contacts

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    Hiring on a contract, freelance, and permanent basis, Media Contacts, an established recruitment specialist, serves a broad range of employers across Asia, Europe, North America, and the UK. For over 29 years, they have been extending their operations to various functions in the Communications sector. These include business Support, Creative Communications, Editorial, Events, Health Care Communications, Marketing, PR, and Sales.

    Office Locations

    The Windsor Centre, Windsor Street, Islington, London, N1 8QG

  9. prf recruitment

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    prf recruitment is a boutique consultancy that specialises in delivering recruitment solutions to the PR, Communications, and Fashion industries, covering permanent, contract, and freelance assignments for junior through to board-level roles. They work with luxury designer brands, high-street brands, fashion retailers and suppliers, PR consultancies, blue-chip organisations, and many more across the UK and globally.

    Office Locations

    120 Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2AS

  10. ScoutedMinds

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    ScoutedMinds provides bespoke recruitment services in Technology, satisfying Commercial, Operational and Creative mandates. Utilising their 20 years of experience in headhunting and coaching, they assist enterprises of all sizes from start-ups to global brands across areas like E-Commerce, Marketing and PR in their permanent, fixed-term contract and executive personnel requirements. They are based in Islington.

    Office Locations

    20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU

  11. Shakespeare Recruitment

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    Shakespeare Recruitment sources prospective employees for Education and Healthcare placements. With a database of candidates who went through DBS, identity and right to work checks, they are able to supply daily, long-term, short-term and permanent Nursery Assistants, Teachers, University Lecturers, Special Education Needs Specialists, Care Workers, Clinical Psychologists, General Practitioners and more. Their office can be found in Finsbury.

    Office Locations

    128 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  12. Talent Bureau

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    The Talent Bureau is a Digital and Communications staffing agency. They are based in London, but fill roles internationally - working with everything from global enterprises to start-ups. Also covering the Media, Marketing and Tech sectors, they offer executive search, executive coaching and market mapping.

    Office Locations

    27 Old Gloucester St, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX

  13. Albany Partners

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    Albany Partners is a niche recruitment firm supplying Chief Technology Officers and Chief Product Officers into Technology businesses, Venture Capital backed enterprises and Private Equity houses. Launched in 2012, they leverage their team's combined experience of over 100 years in serving names in Digital Marketing, Telecommunications and more across Europe, like Trade Republic and Virgin Wines. Their main office can be found in Holborn.

    Office Locations

    10 Bloomsbury Way, Soho, London, WC1A 2SL

  14. AMC Executive Search

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    AMC Executive Search exclusively offers executive search services in Investment Management areas, namely Institutional Asset Management, Private Markets, Insurance Solutions, FinTech, Private Debt and Infrastructure. They have a worldwide reach and have been hiring Investment, Distribution and Governance talent since 2012 for the likes of multi boutique investment firms and private credit franchises. They are headquartered in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    1 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND

  15. Candela Search

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    Candela Search delivers Executive Search solutions across Digital & Ecommerce, Technology & Operations, and Commercial functions. Operating from Hammersmith, and two offices in the US (in Washington DC and San Francisco), they have been aiding global businesses like AstraZeneca, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Skechers since 2013. Some executives they have placed include Chief Information Officers, Chief Digital Officers and Chief Marketing Officers.

    Office Locations

    1 Lyric Square, Hammersmith, London, W6 0NB

  16. Careers4change

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    Careers4change works across the Social Impact industry, offering recruitment services through their location in Wandsworth. Taking charge of the whole process, from client consultation up to candidate offer presentation, they hire talent in Social Investment Management, Marketing and more, as well as C-Suite Leadership. Their customer portfolio, since they began in 2016, includes Bristol & Bath Regional Capital and Oracle Cancer Trust.

    Office Locations

    12, Ellerton Roa, Wandsworth, London, SW18 3NN

  17. CLM

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    CLM performs Executive Search for the Automotive vertical, sourcing candidates for Management, Leadership and C-Suite Level titles in Operations, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and HR. They support the entire recruitment process from company profiling up to post-placement communications. Their previous clients since they began business in 2020 include Marelli and HESAI Technologies. They have offices in Poplar and Detroit in the US.

    Office Locations

    1st Floor, Sierra Quebec Bravo, 77 Marsh Wall, Poplar, London, E14 9SH

  18. David Barrett Partners

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    With teams across Boston, London, and New York, David Barrett Partners aids in filling assignments at all levels, including c-suite and executive roles. They have been offering their expertise to an extensive client groups in the Investment and Wealth Management markets for over 17 years. The talent acquisition entity often hires Chief Investment Officers and Research Associates. David Barrett covers employers nationwide and abroad.

    Office Locations

    27 Bush Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 0AA

  19. dotgap

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    Dotgap is a London-based recruitment firm that extends its operation to an extensive client portfolio in the UK's Digital Marketing and Media sectors. For over seven years, they have been attracting candidates for an array of assignments at all levels, such as senior management and directorial roles. The talent entity also supports the Consulting, HR, Sales, and Technology markets. Dotgap often places Account Directors and Client Leads.

    Office Locations

    52-54 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6RL

  20. Ekim Consulting

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    Ekim Consulting started in 2018. They offer several solutions including executive search services for interim and permanent requirements. They cover C-Suite Level Executives, Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, Change Leaders, Programme Directors, Project Managers, as well as Professional, Technical, and Sector Experts. They cater to the Healthcare, Higher Education, and Retail sectors.

    Office Locations

    11 BRESSENDEN PLACE, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY

  21. JFL

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    JFL is a Shepherds Bush-based Communications recruitment company that traces its roots back to 1972, placing permanent, interim and freelance resources of all levels from graduates up to executives - for both In-house and agency positions. Covering verticals like Public Relations, Public Affairs, Digital and Content, they have served names such as Deloitte, Red Bull and Tory Burch. They are also members of the REC.

    Office Locations

    2, Television Centre, 101 Wood Ln, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 7FR

  22. Mimoza Fleur Search

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    Mimoza Fleur is focused on providing Legal recruitment solutions, particularly to the Dispute Resolution & International Commercial Arbitration, Real Estate & Planning, Employment, Private Wealth, and Media, Entertainment & Sport (MES) sectors. They only recruit Qualified Solicitors, Barristers, and Senior Lawyers. Their wide client base includes Dentons, Forsters, Clyde & Co, Rayden Solicitors, Dawson Cornwell, Bird & Bird, and a whole lot more.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  23. PRFutures

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    PR Futures is a headhunting firm that places qualified professionals in the Public Relations and Communications sectors. Candidates require a minimum of 12 months of relevant experience and they do not have openings for entry-level or graduate roles. Typical roles they hire for include Digital Marketing Manager/Director, Head of Media Relation, Press Officer, Head of Social Media, Account Executive, Press Officer, and Campaign Manager.

    Office Locations

    Crucifix Lane, London Bridge, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3JW

  24. Progresso Search

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    Progresso Search covers an extensive client portfolio across the UK and internationally. They leverage their 20 years of combined experience in assigning professionals to a plethora of appointments at the senior management level. Headquartered in London, the entity primarily focuses on the Accountancy & Finance industry. Progresso search also offers consultancy, contingency search, and executive search services.

    Office Locations

    20-22 Wenlock Rd, Islington, London, N1 7GU

  25. Social Work First

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    Social Work First partners with local authorities and private employers across the UK. With a combined experience of over 30 years, their team supplies Social Workers for entry through to senior-level openings.

    Office Locations

    24 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1TY

  26. Tall Roots

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    Tall Roots operates across the Socioeconomic, Health and Environmental sectors, recruiting for Executive roles. Catering to permanent and contract assignments alike, they seek prospective employees like Data & Digital Health Director and Chief Executive Officer to place into institutions like Media Defence and Cancer Support UK. They were built in 2022 in Soho by their founder who has over 10 years of recruitment experience in NGOs and charities.

    Office Locations

    71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ

  27. TWS Search

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    TWS is an ESG and Investment search firm. They work across North America and Europe from their London office. Their core areas include Hedge Funds, Fixed Income Asset Managers, and Private Equity. They work on a retained or 'contained' basis.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House, 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  28. Angove Partners

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    Angove Partners is a niche recruitment company for the Investment Management and Legal sectors. For Investment Management, they oversee employment in Credit, Real Estate, Infrastructure and more. For Legal, they focus on In-house, Insurance and Private Practice. They mostly cover Europe and North America through offices in the City of London and New York. Formed in 2017, their client portfolio includes hedge funds and insurance underwriters.

    Office Locations

    No. 1 Royal Exchange, City of London, London, EC3V 3DG

  29. Hunter Gatherer Mental Health

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    Hunter Gatherer Mental Health typically sources Clinical/Counselling Psychologists, Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Community Nurses, Registered Mental Health Nurses, and Support Workers for permanent and locum vacancies. This ISO 9001-certified firm serves national clients from its Gloucestershire and London offices. For over five years, the recruitment provider has been extending its specialism to an extensive range of clients.

    Office Locations

    Lower Ground Floor 4, Tabernacle Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4LU

  30. Jaymes Byron Talent

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    Jaymes Byron Talent Solutions has been hiring permanent and contract staff for the Fashion and Retail sectors across the UK for over four years. They are a professional member of the REC and recruit within a plethora of functions. These include Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce, Marketing, Production & Creative, and Retail. The firm often finds candidates such as Designers, Garment Technologists, and Sales Associates.

    Office Locations

    27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX

  31. Krug Associates

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    Krug Associates specialises in finding talent for the Life Sciences, Industrial, and Technology verticals, especially senior executives and board members. They cover a wide range of disciplines including Biotechnology, Pharma-Biologics, Agribusiness, Mining & Metals, AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, and a whole lot more. Catering to both the public and private sectors, they have offices across London, Brussels, and Zurich.

    Office Locations

    Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6BD

  32. PBR Real Estate

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    PBR Real Estate is a specialist agency that focuses its services predominantly on recruitment within Real Estate Investment. Working across the UK and Europe, they partner with clients from large firms to startups, including investment banks, hedge funds, pension funds, and private equity firms.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  33. SEBA International

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    SEBA is an executive search firm for Finance and Marketing. They have more than 20 years of experience and offices in London, San Francisco and New York. They ensure that all shortlists demonstrate diversity, and take up to 30 days to introduce a candidate. Some of the candidates they may source are Chief Financial Officers, Treasurers, VPs in Brand Communications, Chief Revenue Officers, and Financial Planning MDs.

    Office Locations

    ONE CANADA SQUARE, Poplar, London, E14 5AA

  34. Williams Kent

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    Williams Kent predominantly manages recruitment in HR and Rewards internationally. For HR, they cover disciplines like Employee Relations, Learning & Development and Internal Communications, while for Rewards, they handle Benefits, Compensation, Performance Management and more. They were instituted in 2008 and have since been catering to permanent and contract appointments from entry level up to director jobs. They are headquartered in Bermondsey.

    Office Locations

    200 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JX

  35. Hansen Filler

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    Hansen Filler sources People & Change personnel for a broad range of sectors nationwide and globally. From their London branch, they also provide executive search and interim management services to an extensive range of clients, including FTSE-listed organisations and private equity-backed businesses. The company aids in placing staff in various permanent appointments, such as senior-level roles.

    Office Locations

    33 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1AP

  36. Sonder

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    Sonder specialises in Legal recruitment worldwide, operating with four sites in the City of London, the US and Australia. With a focus on permanent, temporary and contract Private Practice recruitment, their strategies include contingent search and advertised selection. They also hire for senior titles like Legal Director and Deputy General Counsel, in which they perform retained search, executive search and talent mapping. They were launched in 2016.

    Office Locations

    10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF

  37. Talent Acquisition & Delivery Group

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    Laurence Simmons delivers bespoke Legal recruitment solutions worldwide with offices in the City of London and five more across Europe, Asia and South America. Taking pride in having a wealth of experience since their establishment in 1988, they are able to serve corporations like Airbus, Ericsson and Novartis using strategies which involve psychometric testing. They are also members of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor, 33 Cannon St, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB

  38. Baldwin Boyes

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    Baldwin Boyes offers various recruitment solutions such as board and executive search, executive interim management, and contingent recruitment. Specialising in the Legal industry, they work with law firms, in-house legal teams, consultancies, and alternative legal service providers. They are based in London and cater to the whole of the UK.

    Office Locations

    60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ

  39. Lawson Chase Ltd

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    A multi-disciplinary entity, Lawson Chase Ltd deals exclusively with the Financial Services sector. Since its foundation in 2012, they have been covering the following functions nationwide: Corporate Governance, FinTech & Disruptive Technology, HR & Talent, Investigations, Intelligence & Disputes, Professional Services & Advisory, and Wealth & Investment Management. The firm recruits professionals for an array of contract and permanent roles.

    Office Locations

    65 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TU

  40. Valentine Thomas & Partners

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    Valentine Thomas & Partners has been hiring for executive leadership roles in Investment and Wealth Management, covering Equities, Private Banking and more since 2004. Using a retained model for their searches and a candidate database that has over 50,000 contacts, they were able to satisfy 500 mandates, including needs for Chief Executive Officers and Heads of Environmental Social and Governance. They are headquartered in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    36-38 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3NG

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Salaries and Costs

London salaries often sit well above the UK average, reflecting both competition and living costs. Many professional roles start near £30,000, while mid-level staff may earn £45,000 to £60,000. Senior positions, particularly in banking or consultancy, can exceed £90,000. Employers face recruitment fees that range between 15% and 25% of annual salary for permanent placements, with daily contractor rates varying widely by trade and skill level.

Qualifications

The capital attracts candidates with a broad range of qualifications. Employers seeking office staff often look for degrees or professional certificates from bodies like the CIPD, ACCA, or CIM. For industrial and service work, agencies may prioritise safety cards, food hygiene certificates, or plant operation licences.

Regional or Geographic Variations

Inner London commands higher pay than outer boroughs, and recruitment demand remains strongest in areas with dense commercial activity such as the City, Canary Wharf, and Shoreditch. South and East London often see higher temporary and service-sector hiring through agencies, while North and West London maintain steady professional recruitment markets.

Hiring Challenges

Employers in London face talent shortages in healthcare, construction, education, and IT. Competition for qualified candidates is fierce, and agency partners often play a major role in sourcing and screening applicants quickly. Housing costs and commuting pressures add to retention challenges, making employer reputation and flexible working key factors in successful hiring.

Roles and Career Paths

Recruitment agencies in London handle everything from temporary warehouse placements to executive search for board-level staff. Common placements include office administrators, project managers, nurses, software developers, chefs, and marketing executives. Many candidates begin with short-term contracts before progressing to permanent roles through agency introductions.

Key Sectors or Employers in the Region

London’s recruitment market is driven by finance, professional services, media, technology, education, hospitality, and healthcare. Major employers range from global banks and law firms to NHS Trusts, universities, and hospitality groups. The city’s ongoing growth in fintech and creative industries continues to attract specialist agencies with niche expertise.

Shortages or Oversupply of Labour

Talent shortages are evident across health and social care, software engineering, and skilled trades. Conversely, entry-level roles in retail and administration can attract high application volumes, making candidate screening vital. Recruitment agencies often balance this by using pre-vetted databases and targeted outreach.

Growth Industries

Technology, renewable energy, and healthcare remain growth areas for London recruitment. Demand for cybersecurity analysts, care professionals, and data specialists continues to expand, while the creative and digital sectors sustain high volumes of freelance and project-based hiring.