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.
AdRoc Consulting primarily works with the Public Sector. They are Trusted Partners of the APSCo, suppliers of the Crown Commercial Service, AWS Partners, and Digital Outcomes & Specialists.
60 Petty France, City of London, London, EC2N 1HN
Richard James Recruitment Specialists has been exclusively working across Energy and Commodities since 2016, performing executive search and global recruitment. Based in Islington, they cover functions that include Office, Shipping & Logistics and Finance & Accounting. They also recruit graduates and entry-level talent.
8th Floor, The Gridiron, One Pancras Square, Kings Cross, Islington, London, N1C 4AG
Established in 2017, Techtak is a specialist recruitment agency that provides staffing solutions to the Games and Interactive Entertainment industry. The company builds teams to develop creative games and other entertainment products. Some job positions they recruit for are Senior Environment Artist, Technical Animator, Lead Game Designer, Game Director, Tools Programmer, and more. The agency has offices in London and Barcelona.
Office, 7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Established in 2016, TenTen works to provide permanent and contract staffing solutions to several sectors including Technology, Data & Analytics, Cyber Security, and Risk & Regulatory. The agency offers executive search, contingent search, and selection solutions. The company has offices in London, Singapore, & Hong Kong
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
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30 Stamford Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9LQ
Avtav Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency that also provides AVSEC training and vetting across the UK. The firm specialises in Aviation and Food Production Supply Chains. The company is a member of the REC and ALP. They are also GLAA-licensed and CAA-registered. The firm is based in West London.
Unit G1 Grove Park Studios 188 - 192 Sutton Court Rd, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
Leamon Life Sciences is a Life Science recruitment consultancy completing permanent and contract appointments. With sites in Soho and New York, they complete placements internationally, in which they have worked across 30 countries. Besides that, they also have a 100% client satisfaction and repeat business rate. They have been aiding markets like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and CRO since 2014.
82-84 Berwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 8TP
Lewis Paige is a recruitment company based in London that specialises within the Marketing & PR, Healthcare, Finance, Digital & New Media, Legal IT, and Technology sectors throughout the UK and Europe. The agency place candidates in various roles such as Salesforce Developer, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Corporate Legal Secretary, and Network Engineer. The company was built in 2011.
5-10 Bury Street, City of London, London, EC3A 5AT
Sugarman Group is a specialist when it comes to Medical and Mental Health personnel recruitment. Their team of over 60 consultants has been recruiting for more than 20 years within the following areas: Talking Therapies, Psychology, Community Mental Health, Nurses, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Phlebotomy, and Speech & Language Therapy. They support both permanent and locum recruitment requirements across the UK and internationally.
10 Fenchurch Street, City of London, London, EC3M 3BE
Buildspace Group Ltd recruits for a wide range of permanent and contract appointments for various sectors nationwide. With networks named Civils Space, Modular Space, Open Space, People Space, Technical Space, and Work Space, the group concentrates on providing services to clients in the Construction and Engineering industries. They cover an array of disciplines, including Building Services, Retail, and Site support & Administration.
50 Ewer Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0NR
Founded in 2006, W3Global provides specialised services for both employers and job searchers in the UK and other European countries. They serve the IT, Accounting & Finance, Legal, HR, and Engineering industries. Some companies they've worked with are Dell, RILG, VERO Biotech, Ebi, SAP, and NQ Mobile.
85, Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
Eames Group consists of three specialist brands: Eames Consulting is focused on contingent mid to senior placements within the Insurance, Financial Services, and Technology sectors. Eames Partnership primarily covers executive search solutions, while ECMS provides tailored consulting solutions. Since they started in 2002, they have expanded to multiple locations worldwide including London, Zurich, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
131 Finsbury, City of London, London, EC2A 1NT
Flint Hyde, founded in 2003, is an international executive search firm that only recruits for non-executive, executive, and senior management positions. The agency works in the Consumer, Industrial, and Financial Services sectors. The company has offices in London and Leeds and recruits throughout Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific.
50 Liverpool Street, City of London, London, EC2M 7PY
Since its establishment in 2016, Hawkwood has been delivering HR and Talent professionals for a wide variety of permanent, freelance, and interim roles across London. They find staff for the Media & Creative and Technology markets. The agency also provides consultancy services for various clients and fills an array of vacancies, including Head of Talent Acquisition, Senior Technical Recruiter, and Senior People Partner.
483 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London, N13 4BS
ASG International delivers Print, Multichannel Marketing and IT recruitment services worldwide, with four offices in the UK - in Chester, London, Manchester and Birmingham. They complete permanent and contract appointments. Formed in 2002, their client portfolio includes Virgin Media, Xerox and Ralph Lauren. They were also recognised by multiple awards like being named as the Best Small Recruitment Agency at the National Online Recruitment Awards.
81 Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3AY
Reperio Human Capital predominantly deals with IT recruitment, having dedicated consultants per focus area like Cyber Security, Database, Infrastructure and Senior Appointments. Accommodating permanent and contract appointments alike, they support employers and prospective employees in the UK and overseas with the help of their office in Soho. They were formed in 2010 and list jobs like Senior Mobile Developer, Business Analyst and QA Tester.
3rd Floor 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
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.
5 Frederick's Place, City of London, London, EC2R 8JQ
Talentpace finds professionals for the Commercial and Financial Services industries. They offer four key recruitment services: Interim Management, Consultants & Project Teams, Hybrid Consulting, and Permanent and C-Suite. Their clients have previously included Deliveroo, BBC Studios, Warner Brothers, Channel 4, and WorldPay.
2nd Floor, 1 West Smithfield, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 9JU
SkillRecruit is an IT and senior talent recruitment partner to businesses globally. They partner with clients in Fintech, Public Sector, Utilities, Retail, and Automobile. Their specialisms include Cloud, Digital, and Software. SkillRecruit started in 2005 and has made placements in the UK and internationally.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
SRI is an executive search and selection firm for Media & Entertainment. SRI was formed by two exiting agencies, Mission Bay and LPA Search Partners. It was launched in 2001, and has offices in the UK, Australia, China, Germany, and the US. They provide executive search, board search, and interim search services. As well as Media & Entertainment, they also cover Tech, Fashion, Sports, and Gaming.
150 Buckingham Palace Road, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9TR
Aspect Resources is a recruitment agency focused on placing technical professionals into mid to senior roles on a contract, interim, or permanent basis. They have over 15 years of experience in the Engineering and IT verticals, having worked with start-ups up to top 100 listed companies across multiple sectors. They have offices in London and Birmingham. They are also a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
FOUND Careers matches supplies staff to the Built Environment sector. They handle roles such as Sustainability Consultant, Software Developer, Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator, Project Architect, Environmental Design Specialist, Computational Designer, and more. They have worked with established companies like Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, Mace Group, Zaha Hadid Architects, and HawkinsBrown.
Senna Building, Gorsuch Place, Bethnal Green, London, E2 8JF
Proco Associates delivers employment management solutions to an array of sectors nationwide and abroad. They put forward their operations for the Consumer Markets, Life Sciences, Mobility, Packaging, and Retail markets. For over 15 years, the firm has also been making placements and offering services to the following fields: Commercial Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Research & Development, and Supply Chain.
71 Broadwick Street, London, Soho, London, W1F 9QY
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.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
A supplier of staffing services, OSM Pharma finds permanent candidates for various placements in the UK's Life Science sector. With 20 years of combined experience, they have been catering to clients in the Biometrics, Business Development, Clinical Operations & Procurement, Lifecycle Safety, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical/Biotech, and Post Marketing divisions. The agency often sources Heads of Clinical Operations and Clinical Project Managers.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
Acquire Me is a recruitment firm dedicated to finding the best Technology candidates. They work with scientific-led quantitative hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and high-growth startups. They particularly specialise in roles related to Software Engineering, Computing Infrastructure, and Quantitative Strategies. They have over 20 years of industry expertise and offices located in London and New York.
1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ
Ingenii Search specialises in Data recruitment, managing requirements in Data Science, Quantitative Analytics and Risk Management. They also source professionals for mandates in Change & Transformation, HR and Executive Leadership. With offices in Clerkenwell and New York, they have been filling vacancies like Frontend Developer, Corporate Credit Analyst, Senior Policy Expert, Product Data Manager and Head of Architecture since 2019.
16 St Martin's Le Grand, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4EU
Venture Up exclusively deals with Technology recruitment, completing permanent and contract appointments alike. Operating from Holborn, their services consist of Agency Recruitment, which is best for Executive titles and those needing niche skill sets, and Embedded Talent Solutions, which is their answer to Recruitment Process Outsourcing. They were established in 2017 and have a client portfolio that includes Deliveroo, Colet Systems and DiffBlue.
20 Red Lion St, Holborn, London, WC1R 4PS
A Human Resources and Retail-focused recruitment expert, Placed by Leon aids in meeting the staffing requirements of an array of clients. Operating across the UK, they supply qualified job seekers for a plethora of appointments at all levels from its London headquarters. The agency typically finds Client Hosts, Recruitment Consultants, Senior Human Resources Business Partners, and Store Admins.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
RN Legal Search and Coach predominantly operates for the Legal sector across the UK and internationally. Based in London, the recruitment firm places professionals for a plethora of appointments. They also cater to staffing needs and provide coaching solutions to the following markets: FMCG, Leisure & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Property. Their clients include FTSE, Fortune 500s, and multinational corporations.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Tiro Select operates across the Technology, Business Solutions and IT Sales sectors, aiding enterprises in Technology, Digital, Space Tech, Retail and more. Since they began in 2015, they have completed a variety of assignments, including sourcing over 800 permanent resources for a single company. Their office is in Mayfair and they have more than 25 years of experience.
1 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8DJ
Toast Recruitment Ltd recruits for Sales, Marketing, Insight and Data roles in FMCG, Retail and B2B Market Research companies. Their operations began in 2019. They utilise their experience working with the likes of Unilever, Heineken and Tesco in performing client services like CV review and interview preparations. They are continually on the lookout for individuals such as Data Scientists, Regional Account Managers and Marketing Directors.
102 Cambridge Road, Raynes Park, West Wimbledon, London, SW20 0PJ
EvolveAI specialises in the niche vertical of Quantitative and Trade Technology, recruiting the likes of Risk Associates and Quant Developers. They started in 2019 and have been serving hedge funds, investment banks, and more, globally.
International House Nile Street, Islington, London, N1 7SR
Twenty Recruitment Group is a talent specialist that provides a service to a broad range of markets across the UK and abroad. With teams operating across London and New York, they work with clients in the Technology sector. They hire permanent, temporary, and contract candidates for roles in the Data & Analytics, Executive / C Suite, Infrastructure, IT Architecture & Strategy, Sales & Marketing, and Programme Management.
89 Charterhouse Street, City of London, London, EC1M 6PE
Founded in 2012, Red Sky Recruitment Solutions is based in London and provides temporary, fixed-contract, interim and contract, and permanent staffing in the IT & Technology, Digital Media, and Broadcast sectors.
The Media Village, 131 Great Titchfield Street, Westminster, London, W1W 5BB
Consulting Point provides permanent and interim roles within the Management Consulting sector. Since their conception in 2003, they have worked closely with 160,000 consultants at all levels internationally through their offices in Leicester, London and Hong Kong.
70 Queen Victoria Street, City of London, London, EC4N 4SJ
A specialised talent acquisition agency, Dune & Catskill performs executive search services to clients in the Banking and Financial Services verticals. They have an international reach, working across the UK and Europe in placing candidates to a plethora of c-suite-level roles. With offices in London and Paris, they also cover the following areas: Asset Management, Capital Markets, Insurance, Private Banking, and Securities Services.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Formed in 2005, Folio Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to serving the Editorial, Content Creation, Digital, and Print fields. From Editorial Assistant to Director, or Social Media Manager to Content Planner, Folio Recruitment specialises in placing freelance and permanent talents in the Media industry across the UK. They work with ad agencies, content marketing agencies, global news publishers, PR agencies, and more.
Unit 2, 27 Ackmar Road, Fulham, London, SW6 4UR
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
16 Warner Street, Finsbury, London, EC1R 5HA
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.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
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.