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Recruitment Agencies in London

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.

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  1. GH Engage

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    GH Engage is a specialist recruitment firm based in London that places white and blue-collar workers in a variety of fields, including Facilities Management, M&E, Main Contracting, Fit-Out & Refurbishment, Housebuilding, and Property. They work in tandem with Developers, Property Owners, Consultancies, Main Contractors, and Sub-Contractors.

    Office Locations

    30 Eastcheap 4th Floor, City of London, London, EC3M 1HD

  2. Ten 90

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    Ten 90 Recruitment Group bridges candidates and employers nationwide in the Administration, Education, Nursing, and Social Care/Work markets. They aid clients in filling a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies. A corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, Ten 90 caters to a diverse client portfolio, such as care homes, charities, local authorities, and primary & secondary schools.

    Office Locations

    16 Upper Woburn Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0AF

  3. Carr Lyons Search & Selection

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    Carr Lyons Search & Selection delivers Finance recruitment solutions nationally and internationally. They satisfy permanent, temporary and contract personnel needs, from associate up to director level, for areas like Credit & Risk, Compliance and Coverage Banking. Launched in 1994, they have worked with financial institutions, including a North American bank which they have been serving for over 10 years. Their office is in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP

  4. BMS Tech Sales

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    BMS Tech Sales focuses on delivering specialised staffing services to the Technology Sales market across the UK, APAC, EMEA, and the US. They offer their expertise to a diverse range of employers and often aid clients in filling senior management appointments. The talent sourcing agency has a team based in London that hires Director Channel Sales, Enterprise Account Executives, PreSales Engineers, and Senior Partnership Directors, and more.

    Office Locations

    Fox Court 14 Gray's Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HN

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  5. Hunter Miller

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    Hunter-Miller is a multi-sector executive search agency that specialises in supplying professional talents in the following sectors: B2B, Consumer Goods, Digital, Fintech, Private Equity, and Retail. Aside from Executive Search, they also offer other services such as interim, outplacement, assessment, and business intelligence. Hunter-Miller also supports Better Business Act.

    Office Locations

    20 Grosvenor Place, Westminster, London, SW1X 7HN

  6. Maven Partners

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    Maven Partners is a multi-sector talent-sourcing company that operates across Asia Pacific, Australia, Europe, and the UK. For over 13 years, they have been fulfiling a plethora of contract and interim positions, including CFO and Heads of Tax. With offices in Jersey, London, Melbourne, and Sydney, the company's specialism lies in catering to the Finance and Taxation verticals and the Merging & Acquisition department.

    Office Locations

    5 Frederick's Place, City of London, London, EC2R 8JQ

  7. MBF

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    mbf is a Financial Services and General Insurance-focused recruitment specialist based in Dartford. They also cater to a plethora of departments across the UK, including employee benefits, financial planning, pensions, and wealth management. Since 2012, the agency has been supplying permanent, temporary, and contract professionals for various positions. These include Account Executives, Financial Services Administrators, and Investment Managers.

    Office Locations

    60 Cannon St, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP

  8. Skilliantech Ltd

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    Skilliantech Ltd focuses on IT and Leadership recruitment internationally through locations in Covent Garden, India and Romania. Besides filling permanent, contract and interim positions, they also perform recruitment process outsourcing for start-ups and ventures in FinTech, Retail and more. They hold a Capability Maturity Model Integration for Services certification and are members of the National Association of Software and Services Companies.

    Office Locations

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

  9. Duchesse Recruitment

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    Duchesse Recruitment specialises in permanent and interim contract Life Science recruitment for fields like Biometrics, Clinical Operations & Project Management and Clinical Development. With an office in Beckenham, they hire for Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device and Contract Research Organisations worldwide across the EMEA, US and Asia-Pacific regions. They opened their doors in 2020 in Beckenham.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  10. Smyth & Co

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    Smyth & Co works closely with employers across the UK and internationally. Based in London, they focus on meeting the staffing needs of the Hospitality and Not-for-Profit markets. The entity selects qualified candidates for various appointments at all levels, such as Fundraising Coordinators, Junior Receptionists, Partnerships Managers, and Sous Chefs. Smyth & Co also offers consultancy services to the Accountancy, Legal, and Marketing divisions.

    Office Locations

    91 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF

  11. Graham Gill

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    Graham Gill places IT specialists into the Legal and Professional Services industries. They recruit permanent and contract Legal Systems Specialists, Project Managers, IT Directors and more for organisations like Clarke LLP, Osborne Clarke LLP and Penningtons Manches LLP. They also have a department for Partner and Consulting, acquired by Signium, which has teams in 30 countries. Their office is in Covent Garden and they were incorporated in 1989.

    Office Locations

    Eight Bank, 1 Change Alley, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND

  12. Green Park

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    Green Park is a Mayfair-based multi-sector recruitment firm specialising in executive search, interim management and diversity recruitment. They cover verticals like Retail, Healthcare, Technology and Transport. They also work with the public and third sectors. Their track record involves fulfilling 1,000 positions in six continents. They were launched in 2006 and have since received over 20 awards.

    Office Locations

    Partnership House, 4th Floor, Westminster, London, SW1P 1BX

  13. Neko London

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    Found in 2015, Neko London is an independent agency that provides teams and candidates for creative agencies and brands. The agency specialises in representing people from Creative & Design, Account Management, and Creative Services through to Studio & Production. They have experience in working with a mix of clients, from top network agencies to boutique design and packaging specialists, global brands and more. Their headquarters is in Farringdon

    Office Locations

    16 Warner Street, Finsbury, London, EC1R 5HA

  14. Sustainable Prospect Ltd

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    Sustainable Prospect Ltd's advocacy is in Sustainability, sourcing specialists in Climate Change, Environment and Sustainable Development since 2010. They recruit for executive titles through models which consist of a contained approach, where they provide a shortlist, and a modular approach as a more customisable option. They also hire for graduate level roles and take pride in having over 300,000 connections. Their office can be found in Islington.

    Office Locations

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

  15. Moloney Search

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    Moloney Search specialises in delivering talent to a broad range of national and global industries. With teams in the UK and Dubai, they cover senior executive search for the Marketing, Strategy, Human Resources, Finance, Commercial & Business Development, Risk, Compliance & Regulation, Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure, and Retail / FMCG sectors.

    Office Locations

    4 Kensington Cloisters, 5 Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, W8 4LD

  16. Tashida Pharmaceutical

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    Tashida Pharmaceutical is a Life Sciences recruitment specialist, providing executive search and temporary and permanent staffing solutions in several sectors including Medical, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and more. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Kensington, London. They are fully GDPR compliant, registered with the ICO, and are accredited members of the REC.

    Office Locations

    International House, 142 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 4EF

  17. Mentmore Ltd

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    An international Information Technology expert, Mentmore Ltd recruits for a wide variety of permanent and contract positions across the UK, Europe, and the US. For over seven years, they have been supplying staff for clients in various divisions, such as BI & Data, Change & Project Management, Executive IT Leadership, Information and Cyber Security, Infrastructure & Service Management, IT Architecture, and Software Development.

    Office Locations

    2nd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NA

  18. Mind Detect

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    Mind Detect is a multi-disciplinary talent sourcing firm that deals exclusively with the Technology sector across Asia, Europe, the UK, and the USA. They offer their expertise in the following departments: AI, Data, Machine Learning, Product & Sales, and Technical. Founded in 2019, the firm has been aiding in filling various permanent appointments at all levels, including c-suite roles. These include Backend Engineers and Solutions Consultants.

    Office Locations

    5 Wymond Stree, Putney, London, SW15 1DY

  19. Mediatum

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    Mediatum supports multiple fields such as Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Consulting, Academic and Industrial. They also assist Not-for-Profit organisations. Recruiting both in the UK and abroad, they have teams in the City of London, three cities in Germany, Austria and the US that conduct executive search and onboarding coaching. They were incorporated in 2001.

    Office Locations

    33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB

  20. Templeton and Partners

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    Templeton and Partners is an award-winning firm that connects tech experts with organisations all over the world. The agency employs 70% of people from outside the UK and they speak over 25 languages. They have worked with DHL, ASML, Fujitsu, Merck, Postcard, AG Insurance, Loreal, Siemens, Santander, and more. The company practices ethical recruitment and is accredited by the REC, AWS, and APSCo.

    Office Locations

    33-34 Chiswell Street, City of London, London, EC1Y 4SF

  21. The Change Partners

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    The Change Partners is a global recruitment agency that offers retained executive search, contingent permanent search, and professional contractors to the Change Management, Technology, Digital & Marketing industries. Job roles like SEO Manager, UK Content Director, B2B Channel Marketing Manager, and Senior Analyst are some examples of what they recruit for. The agency was founded in 2015 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    117 Waterloo Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8UL

  22. HazeltonClive

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    HazeltonClive is a London-based recruitment firm that provides permanent, full or part-time Domestic & Hospitality staff in the Childcare & Education, Private Household & Estate, Family Office, and Lifestyle & Hospitality markets. The firm offers a 1-year free replacement guarantee and extended international background checks.

    Office Locations

    85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT

  23. Hoxton Circle

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    Hoxton Circle is a boutique staffing and senior search firm that recruits for Accounting and Transformation jobs. They also make senior placements. Their services include conventional retained and contingent search, assessment days, working interviews and knowledge partner visits.

    Office Locations

    Broughton House, Sackville Street, Mayfair, Soho, London, W1S 3DG

  24. The Mellor Partnership

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    The Mellor Partnership, situated in Holborn, has been specialising in Creative recruitment since 1996. They support disciplines such as Advertising, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Public Relations and Senior Management. They have previously partnered with brands like M&C Saatchi Group and The Brooklyn Brothers.

    Office Locations

    29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London, WC2A 3EG

  25. Verity Appointments

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    Verity Appointments operates across Legal, Financial and Commercial, offering permanent, temporary and contract recruitment services. Through a head office in High Holborn, they serve London-based law firms and commercial and corporate organisations. Some staff they supply include Qualified Accountants, Legal Secretaries, Receptionists, Administrators and HR staff. They opened their doors in 1997, marking an experience of over 25 years.

    Office Locations

    1st Floor Holborn Gate 330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QT

  26. iCobus Limited

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    iCobus Limited specialises in providing Telecommunications, Network Cabling, & IT Services recruitment to national companies. The agency also has over 25 years of experience in supplying recruitment solutions to the Network Cabling & IT Services sectors across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With teams based in Cape Town and London, they primarily focus on the Education, Management, Commercial, Data Centre, Retail, and Industrial markets.

    Office Locations

    Highlands House, 165 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NE

  27. Imperium Resourcing

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    Imperium Resourcing assigns personnel for various interim, contract, and permanent positions in a broad range of sectors from their Leeds and London branches. They cater to clients in the Construction, Education, Engineering & Manufacturing, Housing, and Public Sector markets nationwide. The agency places staff at all levels and helps in filling vacancies such as Finance Lead, Project Manager, and Business Analyst.

    Office Locations

    NMB House, 17 Bevis Marks, City of London, London, EC3A 7LN

  28. Inclusive Recruiting ltd

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    Inclusive Recruiting is a staffing and recruiting organisation that also offers executive search, EDI training and consultancy services to their clients. Some companies they've worked with are Young Minds, London Marathon Events, Helper, and Sedex. They recruit for a variety of roles such as Admin Assistant, HR Manager, Sales Ledger Clerk, Credit Controller, Logistic Coordinator, and Head of Tech. The company is an REC member.

    Office Locations

    5th Floor, The Grange, 100 High Street, Southgate, London, Southgate, London, N14 6BN

  29. Veredus

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    Veredus is a niche Management recruitment agency situated in London and Leeds, practising interim recruitment and executive search & selection for permanent roles. They operate across multiple sectors like Transport, Energy, FMCG and the Public Sector. Their past partnerships include national banks and global logistics ventures. They are also members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

    Office Locations

    65 Gresham Street, City of London, London, EC2V 7NQ

  30. Wilkins Hunter Ltd

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    Founded in 2015, Wilkins Hunter Ltd is a recruitment firm that supplies professionals for Energy and Technology opportunities, globally. They specialise in recruiting for several sectors including Smart Grid & Energy Networks, E-Mobility, Energy & Utility Technology, Energy Generation & Storage, and Water. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Solution Architect, Sales & Marketing, Project & Programme Management, and Technical Consultant.

    Office Locations

    Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, Aldgate, London, E1 8FA

  31. Harvey Thomas

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    Harvey Thomas works across the Software industry, recruiting for permanent, temporary and contract roles in Pre-Sales, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Software Engineering, Professional Services and Product Management. They also handle executive appointment, freelance and internship opportunities. Since they started in 2008, they have been assisting Software as a Service vendors internationally. They are located in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE

  32. Inspire Recruitment

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    A Charity and Social Care-focused talent agency, Inspire Recruitment sources and selects candidates to fulfill various positions. For over 11 years, their operations have been catering to a wide variety of non-profit organisations across the UK. They typically source Care Home Managers, Dental Front Office Coordinators, Orthodontic Assistants, and Registered Managers. The firm also covers the Domiciliary Care and Learning Disabilities disciplines.

    Office Locations

    86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE

  33. InterCity Partners

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    InterCity Partners is a trusted recruitment consultancy that primarily focuses on employers in the Business Change and IT sectors. They are a corporate member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that caters to various divisions nationwide, such as Asset Management, E-commerce, Investment Management, Manufacturing, Media, Retail, and Wealth Management. InterCity Partners recruits staff on a permanent and contract basis.

    Office Locations

    Unit 5, 49 Mowlem Street, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9HE

  34. Jamesbeck

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    Jamesbeck is an established entity that delivers specialised recruitment solutions to clients across the UK and the US. Since 2002, they have been focusing on the Investment Management market. The agency has teams based across London, New York, and San Francisco that hire professionals for various assignments at all levels. Jamesbeck is certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council as a Women's Business Enterprise.

    Office Locations

    17A Vicarage Gate, Kensington, London, W8 4AA

  35. Wyatt Partners

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    Wyatt Partners is a niche Data Analytics Leadership recruitment company that traces its roots back to 2013. Situated in Wimbledon, they connect with prospective Chief Officers, Heads of Department, Architects and more. In fact, their past victories include spearheading team scale-ups as well as sourcing VP for Data Solutions, Chief Analytics Officer and the like. They also have a customer portfolio that includes Easyjet, ZOPA and Publicis Media.

    Office Locations

    The Old Town Hall 4 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 8YB

  36. WoodStreet Consulting

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    WoodStreet Consulting was launched in 2007 and supports the hiring initiatives of organisations in the Financial Services sector. Their specialism is in Investment Management, and they recruit for technical and in-demand positions.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 86 - 90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE

  37. Woolf & Co

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    Woolf & Co is a London-based agency that specialises in senior recruitment within the BD/marketing, finance, HR, IT, legal, operations, and real estate industries. They are an executive and board-level search firm that also offers contingency staffing solutions for anti-money laundering and compliance jobs.

    Office Locations

    51 Eastcheap, City of London, London, EC3M 1DT

  38. Krubera Group

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    Krubera Group's core areas include Engineering, Data Science, Cloud & DevOps, and Cyber-Physical Systems. Within their niche market, they have worked with clients such as Siemens, Mastercard, Franka Emika, Peltarion, ESG, and RHOTHETA Elektronik. Delivering contingent and retained search solutions worldwide, they have offices in London, Boston, and Germany.

    Office Locations

    1 Long Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PG

  39. Lacorta Resourcing

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    Lacorta Resourcing is a specialist recruitment agency based in London that provides hiring solutions to the Mobile Software, Security and Financial Services markets. The agency covers the UK and mainland Europe and covers permanent vacancies. They recruit for mid to senior-level R&D candidates including Software Engineers, Testers, Software Architects, Development/QA Managers and R&D Heads.

    Office Locations

    5 St. John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BH

  40. Life Science Medics

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    Life Science Medics hires across Life Science operations, such as Clinical Development, Drug Safety and Medical Affairs. Their searches are executed by consultants who have at least 10 years of experience. Since they opened their doors in 2016, they have been recruiting Medical Doctors and Industry Physicians from entry-level Specialists up to Chief Medical Officers. Their network extends throughout Europe through offices in Soho and Switzerland.

    Office Locations

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

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.