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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Frank Recruitment Group is a global IT agency with over 20 locations in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. They are sponsored by TPG Growth, which has partnerships with Uber and Airbnb. They hire permanent and contract professionals, both specialists on specific systems like Microsoft, Salesforce and AWS, and staff for other industries like Banking and Media. Launched in 2006, they have already obtained more than 50 awards.
Centennium House, 100 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6DL
gmk Legal typically recruits permanent, full-time, part-time, and contract professionals in the following Legal divisions across the UK and internationally: In-House, Private Practice, and US Firm. They deliver KP/PSLs, In-House Counsel, Risk, Associate, and Partner Lawyers to various sectors, including Financial Services, Insurance, Media, Real Estate, and Trade.
52 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3PD
Granite Search & Selection, founded in 2008, sources prospective employees for the Design, Construction, Engineering and Bidding & Sales sectors. They also deliver executive search services. Some of the job openings they hire for are Mechanical Design Engineer, Project Quantity Surveyor and Building Services Manager. Their previous clients include United Living, Berkeley Homes and Collins Construction. Their office can be found in London.
80 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5BJ
Health Recruit Network is a Healthcare recruitment specialist agency that focuses on providing qualified professionals for permanent and temporary roles across the UK and globally. They have been operating since 2001 and they place workers such as Staff Nurses, Deputy Nursing Home Managers, and Registered Nurses (RGN/RMN).
1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ
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2 Idol Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 5DD
JJ Associates extends bespoke retained and contingent Banking, Financial Services and Fintech recruitment solutions internationally. Their candidate pool consists of global contacts, fulfilling the personnel needs of their clients based in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Situated in the City of London, they were launched in 1987 and have since hired for full time and part time jobs in Treasury, Capital Markets, Investment Banking and more.
42 Leadenhall Market, City of London, London, EC3V 1LT
Nelson Scott is a specialist in Financial Services recruitment. They provide personnel to the Investment, Wealth Management and Financial Services Sectors, covering senior and junior executives for permanent, and contract personnel. The agency is founded in 2008 and has been offering its services across London, England, Scotland, Wales and European Financial Centres.
1 Royal Exchange Avenue, City of London, London, EC3V 3LT
Stanford Resourcing is a search firm focused on Legal and Compliance career opportunities. Their expertise areas include Corporate, Banking, Antitrust & Competition, Capital Markets, Energy & Projects, Real Estate, Sell Side, Structured Finance, and White Collar Crime & Investigations. They are based in London and services firms globally. Over the years they have made hundreds of Partner, Law Firm, and In-House placements.
33-34 Bury Street, City of London, London, EC3A 5AR
Synergy Selection offers their expertise in hiring professionals for a wide variety of appointments in the Financial Technology industry. With a team based in London, they cater to clients across the UK, USA, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2002, they have been supplying personnel for various roles at all levels, including Developers, Programme Directors & Managers, and Technology Architects.
Aston Sinfield, 1 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
Deacon Legal is a London-based independent Legal recruitment agency consisting of ex-lawyers and recruiters with a combined experience of more than 100 years. They serve both local and global firms for several disciplines such as Financial Services, Arbitration and Technology and have partnered with 100 companies like PwC, Travers Smith and Freshfields. They began in 1999 and take pride in donating to charity and supporting employment equality.
46 Bow Lane, City of London, London, EC4M 9DL
Taylor Root is a Legal search specialist and global recruitment company that works in the Banking & Financial Services, Professional Services, Law Firms, and Corporate & Commercial sectors. Established in 1989, the company has been recruiting various roles such as In-House Counsel, Associates, Newly Qualified, General Counsel, Paralegals, Contract Managers, and Partners & Team. They have offices in London, Birmingham, Dubai and more.
5 Fleet Place, City of London, London, EC4M 7RD
Dagmar Tara supplies permanent, temporary and contract Print staff for London and nearby areas. Since their operations began in 1948, they have hired for a number of positions such as Finishers, Print Minders, Benchhands and Reprographics Operators. Their talent pool consists of applicants who have passed standards on speed, accuracy and design skills. They also provide relief personnel to cover employees on leave.
65 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TU
Halliday Marx is a company that supplies permanent and interim personnel to the Financial Services sector in London. They recruit for personnel such as Business Analyst, Accounts Payable Clerk, Senior Financial Accountant, Finance Manager, and Management Accountant.
Dawson House, 5 Jewry Street, City of London, London, EC3N 2EX
ClearCube Consulting works in the Software Engineering sector. The agency commenced business in 2006 and has offices in London and Bath. Typical roles they recruit for include Development Manager, Java Software Engineer, Scrum Master, PHP Software Engineer, Head of Technology and C# Software Engineer.
8/9 Talbot Court, City of London, London, EC3V 0BP
Walter James is an international executive search and human capital advice organisation with clients in a wide range of industries and locations. The agency focuses on the sectors of Supply Chain, Business Transformation, Digital, Ecommerce & Analytics, Legal, HR, and IT. They also have specialists in the sectors of Consumer, Life Sciences, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, and Retail. The company is London-based.
111 Park Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 7JF
ED Staffing provides locum Emergency Medicine personnel. As well as candidates for Accident & Emergency, they also recruit temporary substitutes, from Consultants to Doctors, for related fields like Surgery, Medicine and Anaesthetics, among many others. They are an Awarded Supplier of the NHS from 2016 to 2018 and an Awarded Supplier of HealthTrust Europe. Their team has a combined recruitment experience of 18 years.
19-21 Great Tower St, City of London, London, EC3R 5AR
McCall started in 1992 and is APSCo accredited. They operate across UK and Australia within the Rec 2 Rec, Technical, Engineering, IT & Telco, Accounting & Finance, Professional Practices, Creative, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Industrial, and Logistics sectors. All their consultants are experienced in their niche industries. They also provide Executive Search, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Consulting services, among their many solutions.
5th Floor, 10 Aldersgate Street, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EC1A 4HJ
Drivers on Demand provides permanent, temporary, contract and temp to perm Drivers for any type of vehicle, including cars, vans and forklifts. They can accommodate requests 24/7 and even short-notice emergency requirements. They have formerly served Mercedes Benz, Audi and Cooper BMW, to name a few. Their headquarters can be found in London and their operations started in 1989.
6 Steele Road, Park Royal, Willesden, London, NW10 7AR
Grey Matter Recruitment is a London agency for the Digital, Marketing, Media and Tech sectors. Working across the UK and globally, they offer traditional recruitment, in-house recruitment and executive search. Some of their previous assignments have involved working with CNN and Tide,
125 Kingsway, London, Holborn, London, WC2B 6NH
Only Medics connects Pharmaceutical talent with medical firms globally, operating from their offices in Reading and London. Since they began in 2005, they have worked for pharmaceutical ventures, regulatory bodies and more in sourcing for permanent, interim and executive positions. They are a part of the Clinical Professionals Group, an international recruitment agency for Life Sciences, and the Association Of Professional Staffing Companies.
Peninsular House 30-36, Monument Street, City of London, London, EC3R 8LJ
Signify Technology has won multiple awards over the years, including the Recruiter Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021. They have also placed more than 460 Engineers since their inception. Signify Technology covers large projects as well as urgent recruitment needs. In fact, they have worked with businesses such as Amazon, Sony, Activision, Lightbend, and ITV. This APSCO accredited agency has offices in London, Manchester, Los Angeles, and Austin.
3 Moorgate Place, City of London, London, EC2R 6EA
The TRG Group is a recruitment business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent Front of House, PA and Business Support staff to clients in the UK. They specialise in multiple sectors including the Media, Law, Hospitality, Banking, Health, Telecoms, Insurance and Property. The company was established in 1972 and is based in London.
73, Watling Street, City of London, London, EC4M 9BJ
Edwards Gibson is a specialist firm that provides professional workforce solutions in the Legal sector. They are based in London and recruit for vacancies such as FS Regulatory Lawyer (non-contentious), Competition/Anti-Trust Lawyer, Financial Services Lawyer, White-Collar Crime Lawyer, Technology Lawyer, Structured Products Lawyer, and Real Estate Tax Lawyer.
71-73 Carter Lane, City of London, London, EC4V 5EQ
SSQ operates across the UK, Europe, Asia, and beyond. They work with leading law firms, boutique, mid-sized, and niche practices to in-house legal teams within the Commerce, Industry, and Financial Services sectors. They cover roles of all levels of seniority, from Management and Senior Partners, to Associates at all PQE levels to non-qualified professionals, Paralegals, Company Secretaries, and Compliance professionals.
9A Devonshire Square, City of London, London, EC2M 4YN
HYF Recruitment, or Hudson York Farell, is a specialist firm that supports clients and candidates covering industries such as Creative, IT, Paralegal, Patents, and Front of House. The agency is accredited by APSCo and has sister companies called DVF Recruitment and Career Legal.
10-12 Alie Street, Aldgate, London, E1 8DE
Domus Personnel Ltd matches Social Work and Care job seekers with institutions in the UK and Channel Islands. Taking pride in having a collective knowledge of over 60 years and experience since 2019, they comply with the Care Quality Commission's standards in satisfying locum and interim roles. Their Islington team provides solutions such as Recruitment Partnership, Care Home Support, Additional Capacity Support and Senior Management Support.
20 - 22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
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.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
ASQ Education is an REC Audited Education agency based in London that was established in 2005. They recruit teaching talents for mainstream and SEND roles for Early Years, Primary, Secondary, Special Schools, and Colleges across London, Surrey, Berkshire, and Hertfordshire. They support immediate same day cover, interim staff, or permanent recruitment needs.
3 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DA
Health Professionals recruits Nursing staff in the UK. They have more than 21 years of experience in recruitment and have offices nationwide, including in the North and Midlands. They recruit Paediatric Nurses, Theatre Nurses, Registered Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics.
40 Highgate West Hill, Highgate, London, N6 6LS
Hobson Prior is a provider of workforce solutions within the Life Sciences sector across the globe. The agency is ISO 9001 registered and accredited by REC, IIP, and APPSCo. They operate in over 25 countries including in Switzerland, London, and Australia. Established in 2001, they recruit contract and permanent candidates.
Caledonia House, 223 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9NG
Human One is an agency that specialises in providing professional permanent, temporary and outsourced talents in the Hospitality, Leisure, Retail, Education, and Commercial sectors. They also provide comprehensive training and 360-degree cleaning provision services. They recruit for Cleaners, Office Coordinators, Security Managers, Drivers, Payroll Assistants, and Chefs - to list a few example candidates.
9, Kingsway, Holborn, London, WC2B 6XF
Established in 2002, Webster Partners provides executive headhunting services to source professionals for senior management positions across the Financial and Commercial sectors.
35 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DW
Cherryred Recruitment caters to the Hospitality and Catering markets. They supply staffing solutions to various organisations from their head office in Manchester. Typical assignments they manage include Sous Chef, Toilet Attendant, F&B Manager, Production Kitchen Manager and Assistant General Manager.
22-24 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DZ
Computappoint has been handling permanent and contract assignments for the IT industry since 1991. This London-based agency is currently comprised of more than 20 recruitment professionals and works closely with a diverse range of clients including Electra Link, Institute of Directors, Bell Integration and Macmillan Cancer Support.
74 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5BN
Ekim Consulting Ltd, based in Westminster, is a multi-sector recruitment consultancy for Defence, Financial Services, Health, Higher Education, International Government, Retail, the Third Sector and more. Their services include permanent, interim and executive recruitment. They started in 2018 and their team has relevant experience of over 20 years.
NOVA NORTH 11 BRESSENDEN PLACE, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY
Hutchinson's Domestic Staff is an agency that is a supplier of workforce solutions in the Domestic and Child Care industries. Operating for more than 35 years, their staff placements are 95% successful and they offer a 10-week guarantee period to their clients. Some vacancies they cover include Daily Housekeeper, Head Butler, Valet, Assistant House Manager, and Beautician, and Massage Therapist.
Audley House, 13 Palace Street, Westminster, London, SW11 3BY
A recruitment specialist with international reach, Momenta Group Global aids in meeting the staffing needs of an extensive client range. The firm covers Arts & Antiquities, Financial Services, Legal, Technology, and Training & Development industries. With 9001 and 27001 ISO Certification, they assign professionals to various roles, such as Business Analysts, Contract Negotiators, Data Engineers, Project Managers, and Software License Analysts.
10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6EN
Pure Search is an international consultancy that specialises in retained and interim-based recruitment in the following areas: Tax, Finance, Audit, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Treasury, Human Resources, Marketing, and Technology. They have four offices across London, Frankfurt, New York, and Hong Kong. They are also APSCo accredited.
125 London Wall, Barbican, London, City of London, London, EC2Y 5AS
Key Skills Education offers recruitment solutions to Schools and Education establishments in London. Established in 2010, they provide long-term and permanent placements and typically list vacancies for roles such as Dyslexia Teacher, SEN Teacher, English Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Careers Officer, School Finance Officer, and Early Years Practitioner. The firm is based in Newham, East London.
The Old Dispensary 30 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Adamson & Partners is an executive search firm specialising in the Legal and Intellectual Property sector. Recruiting for all levels of roles, they can place newly-qualified Attorneys through to Heads of Department. Established in 1985, they have a wide database of candidates from all over the world. Some clients they have worked with include Unilever, Novartis, Syngenta, Mann+Hummel, and Bardehle Pagenberg.
60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ
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.