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.
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
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
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
PeopleSolved connects job seekers and employers in the Engineering and IT sectors across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the UK, and the USA. Since its foundation in 2011, they have been aiding employers in filling a wide variety of contract and permanent roles. These include Demand Planners, Enterprise Account Executives, Instrumentation Technicians, and Solutions Architects. The firm has teams based in Dallas, Durban, and London.
14 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HN
Petrogate is a consultancy that specialises in the provision of staff to the Oil & Gas, Technology, and Construction sectors. They cover both contract and permanent placements. Equipped with a global reach, and offices located in London and Iraq, they cater to organisations throughout Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
152 - 160 Kemp House, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Parallel Consulting offers various recruitment services to the Analytics, Big Data & Data Science, IT Security, Infrastructure, Digital Transformation & Business Change, Software Development, and Cloud Engineering & Architecture verticals. With an office in London, New York, Germany, and the Netherlands, they have worked with global clients such as HSBC, Capgemini, Barclays, Allianz, and KPMG.
212 New King's Road, Fulham, London, SW6 4NZ
Park Avenue Recruitment hires qualified personnel for permanent and interim roles at all levels. They focus on the Housing and Property markets nationwide. Since its establishment in 2016, they have been provide staffing solutions for various divisions, including Building Control, Development Management, Planning Policy, Surveying, and Urban Design.
37-39 High Holborn, Holborn, London, WC1V 6AA
Orbis exclusively deals with Technology recruitment, covering permanent and contract roles in Software Engineering, Design, Data, DevOps and more. With offices in London, Netherlands and US, their network spans across the UK, Europe, US and beyond. They started in 2013 and have since worked with businesses like Bloomberg, Tripadvisor and Comcast.
1 St. Katharine's Way, City of London, London, E1W 1UN
Calibre Hiring operates in the Legal industry. They provide staffing solutions to law firms across the UK. The agency was established in 2017 and is located in London.
35-37 Ludgate Hill, Finsbury, London, EC4M 7JN
Marlin Hawk fills Senior Leader and Executive roles in multiple industries including Tech, Business & Professional Services, Healthcare, Industrials, Financial Services, Private Equity, Media, and more. They also offer Interim Management services for high-speed contract hires. For over 15 years, they have executed over 1,000 searches, 38% of which are gender-diverse placements. They operate globally from their offices in Europe, USA, Asia and MENA
70 St. Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8BE
Garfield Robbins International is a specialist Legal recruitment firm that places Lawyers and Solicitors into private practice roles and law firms. Situated in London, they aid individuals in employment across the UK and globally: in the Middle East, Caribbean and Singapore, amongst many others. Their previous clients include Magic Circle, Silver Circle and Legal 500 firms. Their company was launched in 1989.
6 Honduras Street, City of London, London, EC1Y 0TH
Joseph Harry focuses on supplying IT specialists to the Financial market. Catering to candidates and companies alike, they open permanent and contract vacancies in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia. Their headquarters can be found in the City of London and they were founded in 2013. They also support various charities such as Medecins Sans Frontieres, The Drop-in Centre and Food Cycle.
8 Baltic Street East, City of London, London, EC1Y 0UP
Keystream Healthcare specialises in providing professional contract, interim and permanent NHS talent in the Health Care sector. Established in 2011, the firm expanded its market to cater to private healthcare, charities and government divisions. They are accredited by the REC, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, and Safer Jobs.
4 Tabernacle Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4LU
Spencer Rose is an IT recruitment consultancy based in London and founded in 1999. They work with clients of all sizes, from innovative start-ups through to household names, within the Big Data, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Architecture, Infrastructure, Development, Testing, Cyber Security, and Project & Programme Management markets nationwide and internationally. They support permanent, contract, and interim appointments.
Black Sea House, 72 Wilson Road, City of London, London, EC2A 2DH
Whiton Maynard is a London-based staffing agency that focuses on the placement of permanent, contract and interim roles across the Research, Policy and Communications, Non-Profit sector.
168 Shoreditch High Street, City of London, London, EC1Y 4YX
Career Moves Group helps fulfil recruitment requirements in HR, Operations, Finance, Support, Marketing, Creative, Digital, Tech and Executive Management. They take pride in having a wealth of experience since 1987, a 100% success rate for retained placements, having 93% of their customers come from referrals, successfully aiding over 6,000 job seekers and receiving a Great Place to Work acknowledgment. They are situated in the City of London.
20 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4AB
Summit Search & Selection has provided Real Estate executive search services since 2000 throughout the UK and Europe. They specialise within the Commercial, Alternative, and Living sectors, working with employers such as Invesco, J.P. Morgan Asset Investment, Mapeley, M&G Real Estate, Aberdeen Standard Investments, and more. Appointments they make are monitored on a 3-month, 6-month, and yearly basis.
29, Farm Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 5RL
Next Employment is an independently-owned London-based recruitment agency that specialises in finding Insurance, Financial, and Professional Services candidates. They cover interim, temporary, and permanent appointments for roles such as Underwriting Assistant, Account Manager, IBA Technician, Compliance Analyst, Specialty Claims Examiner, Executive Assistant, and many more. Their consultants have over 30 years of industry experience.
20 Birchin Lance, City of London, London, EC3V 9DU
With teams based across seven locations, Next Ventures Ltd assigns IT professionals to a wide range of clients across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Since 2001, they have been filling permanent and contract assignments. The talent agency caters to a broad range of verticals, such as Cloud & Instructure, Data, Development & Integration, and SAP. Next Ventures also cover various sectors, including Automotive, Cyber Security, E-commerce, and Finance.
7th Floor, 140 Aldersgate Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4HY
Aerotek offers coverage for a wide range of markets, including Construction, Manufacturing, Production, Life Sciences, Government Services, Transportation, Energy, Healthcare, and Distribution recruitment. Aerotek has numerous global locations in a total of 11 countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Netherlands, and Australia.
Broadgate Quarter 9th Floor, City of London, London, EC2A 2DQ
Event Protocol focuses on providing Event Staffing services across the UK. They have dedicated teams that handle conferences & corporate events, such as trade shows and government congresses, and promotional events like marketing campaigns. They have supported a number of events which include Abbott Global London Marathon Expo, Siemens Sustainable City Week and Repsol Investor Conference. They are located in London and were established in 2013.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Marcus Donald are IT recruitment experts specialising in the following areas: Infrastructure, Cloud, Development, Information, Cyber Security, Business Transformation, DevOps, and Senior Appointments. They started in 2005 and recruit internationally. Their consultants are experienced in their own technical fields, and regularly attend sector-specific exhibitions and events to stay updated with changes and trends in the market.
60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP
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.