London recruitment agencies connect employers and job-seekers across every sector, from finance and healthcare to creative and tech. With more than 2,000 London agencies listed, this page helps employers find trusted hiring partners and candidates discover new career opportunities.
AgencyCentral lists 69 popular industries and categorise recruitment agencies based on what they cover, so you can easily and quickly find the ones which are most helpful to you.
Daytime Healthcare Recruitment, launched in 2015, recruits Day Shift Nurses to permanent and temporary assignments globally. They work with NHS acute trusts, private hospitals and residential homes in employing Nurses specialising in General Ward Care, Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and more. They have over 20,000 applicant contacts and recruitment partners in Europe, Asia and Australia. They are located in Greenwich.
8th floor, 6 Mitre Passage, Greenwich, London, SE10 0ER
Denza Limited, based in Westminster, has been sourcing applicants for the Fashion industry since 1988. They cater to all levels of position from graduate to director roles in Design, Studio and Non-Design, specifically in Sourcing, Development, Production, Merchandising and Sales. They have built partnerships with brands all over the world from Europe to Asia. Their team has also worked on collaboration projects with Uniqlo, Evans, Desigual and more.
4th Floor, Windsor House, Westminster, London, W1W 8LU
Digital Data Foundation is a niche recruitment business for areas such as Life Science, Professional Services, and Data and Technology. They work on contract & permanent hiring assignments and their services include on-demand recruitment, campaign recruitment, executive search, project resource, and in-house talent partner. They work with law firms and accountancy practices, management consultancy, technology solution providers, etc.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Bame Recruitment & Consulting is an award-winning firm that collaborates with private, public, and third-sector organisations to recruit Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, female leaders, persons with disabilities, and other backgrounds. They have worked with brands like ARUP, Aldi, Avanade, Bank of England, BOP Consulting, and CBRE. The company was founded in 2015.
Dawson House, 5 Jewry Street, London, City of London, London, EC3N 2EX
Eden Marsh, founded in 2013, is a recruitment company focusing on the Design and Advertising industries. With offices in London and Sydney, they have opportunities for permanent and temporary positions in the UK and Australia. Designers, Creative Directors, Artworkers and Social Media Managers are some of the roles they cater for.
1418 Emerald Street, Clerkenwell, London, WC1N 3QA
Edgeworth Partners recruits for Financial Services verticals, namely Investment Banking, Private Equity, Actuarial & Investments and Finance & Accounting. Making use of their team's collective experience of over 35 years, they partner with consulting firms up to FTSE 100 corporations. Situated in the City of London, they hire for titles like Mergers & Acquisitions Associate, Management Accountant, Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer.
20 King Stree, City of London, London, EC2V 8EG
Elitegroup Recruitment is a specialist agency that provides hiring support in the IT sector throughout Europe. They are based in London and Newcastle, and have been in the industry for over 15 years. The agency recruits for SharePoint Developers, SAP Solutions Specialists, Salesforce Tech Leads, SOC Analysts, and Dynamics NAV/Business Central Developers - to name a few.
60 Grosvenor Street, Chelsea, London, W1K4PZ
Hill&Hill Recruitment operates predominantly in the Construction and Engineering industries throughout the UK. Based in Watford, the agency recruits for roles such as Senior Site Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Technical Coordinator, Design Manager and Project Manager.
25 Chapel Street, Marylebone, London, NW1 5DH
Senovo is an experienced IT recruitment agency located in London, with another branch in Barcelona, Spain. Since 2013, they have successfully placed more than 2500 candidates into dynamic IT roles. They have worked with clients like Unisys, MSD, Prysmian Group, and KPMG. Their team strives to provide accessible service by responding to all enquiries in 24 to 48 hours. Senovo is also an APSCo accredited agency.
Coppergate House, 10 Whites Row, Aldgate, London, E1 7NF
E-Com Group provides specialist IT recruitment solutions with a focus on SAP. Through their office in the City of London, they offer services for permanent recruitment in which they can support individual employment up to hiring campaigns, contract recruitment which is accessible 24/7, and end-to-end recruitment for confidential requirements. They were founded by IT professionals who collectively have over 30 years of experience in SAP services.
61 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1EB
Evan Craig Recruitment recruits Engineering specialists, focusing on the Land Surveying and Geo-Environmental & Geotechnical verticals. Satisfying permanent and fixed term contract appointments of all levels, they place professionals like Earthworks Supervisors, Engineering Geologists and Geotechnical Engineers to businesses nationwide. They are situated in Covent Garden and are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
71 - 75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Sheila Childs Recruitment is a London-based consultancy that specialises in delivering Executive and Household recruitment solutions. Some of the roles they typically handle are Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Private PA, Office Manager, Administrator, Temps, Bookkeeper, Housekeeper, Chef or Cook, Chauffeur, Butler, Chauffeur, and Nanny.
1st Floor, 4 Lowndes Court, Soho, London, W1F 7HE
Signature Staff recruits Domestic and Hospitality professionals for private households and corporations across the UK and beyond. They have over 60 years of experience in placing Nannies, Private Chefs, Personal Assistants, House Managers, Waiting Staff, Corporate Chefs, Corporate Butlers, and more. Their consultants provide aftercare and support for candidates to ensure the placement is a good fit.
25 Wilton Road, Westminster, London, SW1V 1LW
GVA Search specialises in assigning Finance professionals to a diverse client group in the FMCG market across London. They have been finding temporary and permanent candidates of all levels for over three years, including C-Suite professionals and Directors. The company often recruits Accounts Payable Clerks, Chief Finance Officers, Credit Controllers, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, Management Accountants, and Tax Managers.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Every Cloud Recruitment is a niche recruitment agency for Cloud and Enterprise Resource Planning, specialising in the Microsoft stack such as Dynamics 365, Azure and SharePoint. With founders who have over 10 years of experience in technology recruitment, Every Cloud was launched in 2016. They address permanent, contract, interim and freelance vacancies. Their main office is situated in Gossamer Gardens.
42 Gossamer Gardens, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9FN
Excellent Recruitment specialises in the provision of professionals within the Cruise industry. Since they began in 2000, they have catered to candidates across the UK, Europe, and beyond. Their remit covers a broad spectrum of Entertainment, Hotel Operations, Youth Department, Entertainment Technician, as well as Disney Cruise roles. They are an MLC2006-approved agency.
Eliot House 1469 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9RT
Skilled Medical Ltd places Medical professionals to institutions in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. They cater to permanent and locum positions and offer support in visa application, relocation and more. Besides being members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, they are also accredited by the NHS in the UK, New Zealand District Health Boards, and New South Wales Health and Western Australia Country Health Service in Australia.
91 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF
From graduate Accounting jobs to senior Finance roles, Randstad Accountancy & Finance recruits across the sector. With over 70 branches across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the company works on job roles such as Account Manager, Auditor, Management Accountant, Clerk, Billing Coordinator, Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, and more.
2nd Floor 10 Throgmorton Avenue, City of London, London, EC2N 2DL
EMEA Resourcing sources talent for the Technology space, placing them into Banking, Finance, Commercial and Public Sector organisations in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific with the help of their City of London team. Handling assignments in Trading Risk Systems, Quantitative Development & Testing and more, they complete permanent and contract requirements using a contingency model. Their client catalogue includes Accenture, Credit Suisse and ING.
32 Threadneedle Street, City of London, London, EC2R 8AY
Energon provides IT recruitment services for JavaScript jobs. Established in 2013, they have consultants in the UK and Australia, through offices in Bermondsey and Melbourne. Accommodating various frameworks like React, Vue and Node, they work with clients and candidates throughout the entire recruitment process.
First Floor, Union House, 182 - 194 Union Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0LH
EWS - Global Talent Sourcing specialises in providing Market Research solutions to an extensive client group nationwide and globally. Since its establishment in 2006, they have been working closely with a broad range of markets and fulfilling various appointments at all levels. With offices in Hong Kong, London, and New York, the company also delivers Market Intelligence, Talent Pipelines, and Specific Hires services.
207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
Excelsior Search is a recruitment agency and executive search company that provides solutions to the Banking sector. The agency has over 20 years of experience in providing services across North & South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Exclusive Associates is a recruitment consultancy that is focused on seeking the best IT talent in the UK and Europe. They particularly specialise in the following areas: Java Development, .Net Development, Web Development, Cloud & Infrastructure, ERP & CRM, Telecommunications, Digital & E-Commerce, and Telecommunications. They also have over 20 years of industry experience, and offices in London and Dsseldorf.
6th Floor, International House 223 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 2QD
SheCanCode aims to address the Tech Gender Gap problem by offering Technology opportunities to women. Some of these positions are Product Designer, Software Developer and Fullstack Engineer. Their operations started in 2016 and they have served enterprises that include Redgate, Thirdfort and Permutive. Based in the City of London, they take pride in having a community with over 130,000 members and a network containing over 100 companies.
91-93 GREAT EASTERN STREET, City of London, London, EC2A 3HZ
Sky Care is a trusted talent acquisition entity that recruits for a wide variety of permanent and temporary vacancies in the Healthcare industry nationwide and abroad. They cover various clients in the public and private sectors and typically hire for roles, including Care Assistant and Support Worker. With a team based in London, the agency also sources international Nurses from various locations, such as Hungary, India, and the Philippines.
18 Lodge Road, Hendon, London, NW4 4EF
Slingshot Education specialises in Education recruitment, sourcing qualified Teachers and Support Staff like Cover Supervisors and Teaching Assistants. From their location in Soho, they have been covering the Greater London area since 2019. They were named UK Educational Recruitment Services Provider of the Year during the 2021/22 CorporateLiveWire Global Awards.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Futuris Recruitment is an expert in recruiting IT professionals and they specialise in the areas of Software Engineering & Design, Big Data & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, DevOps, and Mobile Development in the Scandinavian market. They recruit Cloud Engineers, Software Engineers, Python Developers, and related personnel, on a contract, temporary, or permanent basis. The company is based in London.
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Altrix Group is a recruitment agency that supplies temporary personnel to the Healthcare industry throughout the UK. Catering to both the public and private sector, they recruit for roles such as Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Surgical Nurse, and Allied Health Professionals. They offer 24/7 to clients and candidates from their headquarters in London. Altrix Group is also a corporate member of the REC.
2 London Bridge, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9RA
FRG Technology Consulting is an IT specialist recruitment company that delivers Tech professionals to the Communications, Banking & Securities, Media & Services, Manufacturing, and Natural Resources market sectors. They recruit C++ Technical Leads, Android Developers, DevOps Engineer, iOS Developers, Java Architects, Workday Analyst, Marketing Automation Specialist, PHP Developer, and more. The company is based in London.
4th Floor (South) Aldgate House 33 Aldgate High Street, City of London, London, EC3N 1DL
Forsyth Barnes is an international recruitment provider that was instituted in 2016 that caters to an array of verticals nationwide and overseas. The entity aids in placing qualified personnel in various permanent and contract appointments in the eTail, FinTech, and Sports & Entertainment sectors. They belong to the Company Leader Winners of the 2021s East Midlands Leadership Awards and have been shortlisted in the 2021's Recruiter Awards.
1 Poultry, London, City of London, London, EC2M 7PY
PreScreenMe is a consultancy providing staffing solutions to the Engineering, Renewable Energy, Construction, and Oil & Gas industries. Their team consists of consultants with years of prior industry knowledge and experience, allowing them to deliver to both local and international employers. Their main office is located in London.
133 Whitechapel High Street, Aldgate, London, E1 7QA
An international provider of staffing solutions, Principal Search covers a broad range of disciplines in the Commodities & Energy industries. These include Bulks, Agriculture & Metals, Oil & Gas, Hedge Funds, Renewable Energy & Clean Technology, Shipping & Logistics, and Utilities. The firm places personnel in various assignments at all levels, such as c-suite, mid to senior management, and senior executive roles.
7 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8PS
Spalding Goobey Associates specialises in filling Market Research, Insights, and Analytics vacancies, from Graduate Trainee to Managing Director. They cover areas such as Field & Ops, Brand, Strategy, UX, and Category Research. Since they were founded in 1992, they have worked with leading research and insight agencies, insight departments, media agencies, as well as brand and innovation agencies in executing permanent and freelance placements.
1st Floor, 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0NQ
Spencer Bull is a specialist recruitment team with more than 25 years of experience in placing PA, Secretarial, and Office Support professionals across London, whether on a temporary, contract, or permanent basis. The positions they cover include Office Manager, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Secretary, Administrator, and Receptionist.
Winchester House, 19 Bedford Row, Holborn, London, WC1R 4EB
Spencer Stuart covers a wide range of functional roles, such as CEO, Financial Officer, Marketing, Sales & Communications Officer, in multiple industries including Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Financial Services, Education, Healthcare, Government, and Private Equity. They are equipped with consultants with extensive backgrounds and experience in search and leadership consulting.
80 Strand, Paddington, London, WC2R 0DT
Staff Elite are specialists in distribution, warehousing and admin recruitment. They are available 24/7 and operate out of the Docklands area.
1 Dock Rd, Docklands, London, E16 1AH
Potensis Selection sources workers for Construction and Property, managing assignments in Technical & Design, Commercial, Build, Finance, Customer Services and more. Their network extends nationwide through an office in London, putting forward permanent and contract candidates, in addition to offering other services like temporary trades and labour supply, workforce outsourcing, executive search and advertising campaign. They opened their doors in 2000.
Pentagon House, 3rd Floor, 52-54 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1UN
Portfolio HR & Reward places HR & Reward professionals in a broad range of sectors across the UK and Europe. The recruitment company is part of the Portfolio Group that works alongside Portfolio Credit Control, Portfolio Payroll, and Portfolio Procurement. Founded in 1988, they are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and recruit on a temporary, contract, and permanent basis.
1 Finsbury Square, City of London, London, EC2A 1AE
Stonebridge Executive Search, based in the City of London, reaches out to Executives in Restructuring, Insolvency and Tax. They apply a retained approach which is highly beneficial for roles requiring a rare skill set. Having over 30 years of experience, their track record includes serving the likes of Top 50 Accountancy Firms and Investment Funds, such as Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton, in their permanent, temporary and contract Leader needs.
51 Lime Street, City of London, London, EC3M 7DQ
Pearse Partners is an Investment Banking and Alternative Investment recruitment company working in Corporate Finance, Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Debt. With a focus on Front Office Financial Services, their experience since they started in 2018 has enabled them to serve the likes of Bank of America, Barclays and HSBC and obtain a 97% retained search completion rate and 93% placement retention rate. Their offices are in London and New York.
52-54 Stamford Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9LX
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.