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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. Roka Search

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    Roka Search has been delivering executive search recruitment since the 1990s. They cover multiple markets, including Technology, Risk, and Climate Change. They also offer start-up and scale-up support by sourcing c-suite professionals, sales staff, and functional leads. Roka Search is based in London.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  2. Simmons and Hanbury

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    Simmons and Hanbury is an executive search company for Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance. They are continually on the lookout for the likes of General Counsels, Lawyers and Paralegals as well as Secretaries and C-Suite Executives. With a track record of fulfilling over 1,500 appointments worldwide, through sites in London and France, they have a 100% success rate on retained search and over 70% of their customers are repeat businesses.

    Office Locations

    6 Bevis Marks, City of London, London, EC3A 7BA

  3. Conifer Global Ltd

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    Conifer Global Ltd is a Hospitality and Security recruitment company in London. They provide SIA-certified Security Guards, and experienced Hospitality Staff, to a wide range of organisations in the UK. They also supply Hotel Housekeeping Staff, Waiters, Porters, Concierge Staff, Door Supervisors, and other Facilities Management Staff. The firm was founded in 2012.

    Office Locations

    Streatham Business Center, 1 Empire Mews, Streatham, London, SW16 2BF

  4. Nature Care Solutions Limited

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    A national supplier of talent management services, Nature Care Solutions Limited caters to a wide variety of departments in the Health and Social Care markets. Their specialism extends to clients from assisted living facilities, local authorities, hospitals, and nursing homes to residential homes. They often attract Healthcare Assistants, Home Care Managers, Registered General Nurses, Senior Carers, and Support Workers to temporary vacancies.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor Office, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

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  5. Angela Mortimer

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    Angela Mortimer are experts in supplying Office Support and Office Executive Staff for numerous industries across the UK, Europe, US, South America and Asia. They were formed in 1976 and their head office is located in London. Angela Mortimer is partnered with APSCo and Investors in People.

    Office Locations

    42 Berners Street, Soho, London, W1T 3ND

  6. Proco Group

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    Proco Global is an international executive search company that provides opportunities for candidates and workforce solutions to clients within the Supply Chain industry. The company has completed searches in over 50 countries and they also have more than seven global office locations including in Hong Kong, Mexico City, New York, and Vancouver. They offer client services such as contingent search, retained search, and interim recruitment.

    Office Locations

    71 Broadwick Street, Brighton, East Sussex, W1F 9QY

  7. Fides London

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    Fides London is an agency formed in 2013 with international coverage spanning more than 25 countries. They handle job functions related to Legal, Compliance, Risk, Cyber & Digital Transformation, and Privacy. They recruit talent ranging from recent graduates to experienced consultants and place them within international corporates, law firms, and other professional services companies.

    Office Locations

    81 Curtain Road, Unit C, City of London, London, EC2A 3AG

  8. Trinity Bridge

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    Trinity Bridge mainly performs executive search across the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure verticals. They are often on the lookout for Chief Executive Officers, Non Executive Directors and the like, recruiting them to empower functions like Commercial, Finance and Food & Beverages. Following their director's experience of over 12 years, they were founded in Bloomsbury to support private businesses, portfolio companies, hotels, restaurants and more.

    Office Locations

    16 Theobald's Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8SL

  9. Novera Search

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    A Life Sciences-focused recruitment specialist, Novera Search has 50 years of combined experience in attracting candidates for temporary and contract placements. They are a multi-disciplinary agency that deals exclusively with UK clients. Novera Search caters to a plethora of divisions, including Biometrics & Data Sciences, Clinical Research, Commercial, Medical Affairs, Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Research & Development, and Quality/Compliance.

    Office Locations

    207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  10. Private Domestic Staff

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    Private Domestic Staff is a trusted talent expert that puts forth operations for clients in the Private Household Service market across the UK and overseas. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that assigns candidates to an array of permanent and temporary appointments at all levels. The company also offers training and often sources Estate Managers, Gardeners, Live-in Housekeepers, and Private Chefs.

    Office Locations

    167-169 GREAT PORTLAND STREET 5TH FLOOR, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF

  11. Capumen Executive Recruitment

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    Capumen Executive Recruitment is a boutique executive search firm that primarily provides services to the Telecommunications and Pharmaceutical industries. They work with clients ranging from startups to multinationals and blue chip organisations, placing c-level executives and other key professionals such as CCOs, VPs Enterprise, and so on. Based in London, they have fulfilled permanent and interim appointments across 16 countries.

    Office Locations

    Canary Wharf, Poplar, London, E14 5NR

  12. Thor Companies

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    Thor Companies is a multi-vertical recruitment provider that caters to the Engineering, Life Science, and Technology sectors across the UK and overseas. The firm is a registered member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies that sources personnel on a contract and permanent basis. They also cover various fields, such as Data & Analytics, Energy, Industry, Infrastructure & Security, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and R&D.

    Office Locations

    68-70 S Lambeth Rd, South Lambeth, London, SW8 1RL

  13. Blacklock Financial

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    Blacklock Financial has a breadth of experience in offering multi-disciplinary recruitment solutions nationwide. With a team based in London, the firm supplies job seekers to fill vacancies in the Financial Services. For over four years, they have dealt with the Consultancies, Equities, Investment Banking, and Graduate Recruitment fields.

    Office Locations

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

  14. Cooper Jones Ltd

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    A multi-sector specialist, Cooper Jones Ltd, aids in fulfilling a wide range of permanent and temporary vacancies in various verticals. The company predominantly focuses on E-Mobility, Engineering & Manufacturing, and Technology sectors nationwide. From its London-based office, they also cover the following functions: Administrative, Aerospace, AI & AR, Composite Technology, E-Commerce, FinTech, Precision Engineering, and Welding & Fabrication.

    Office Locations

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

  15. QuarterFive Recruitment Ltd

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    QuarterFive Recruitment Ltd delivers multi-sector staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide. For over ten years, they primarily cover the Charity and Fundraising sectors. With a team based in London, the agency also aids the following functions: Communications, Corporate, Digital, Institutional, Legacy, Major Donor, Operations, Programme, Senior Events, and Trusts & Foundations.

    Office Locations

    11-13 Weston Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3ER

  16. Causeway Connect

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    Causeway Connect, with over 20 years of experience, supplies remote staff for desk-based roles. They also put forward Live Chat and Help Desk personnel as part of their Shared Resource Support programme. With offices in Finsbury and North Macedonia, their edge includes carrying out a bespoke approach and offering unlimited free personnel replacement. Example posts they have completed are Accounting Staff and Implementation Network Engineer.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House 160, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  17. Delenda Executive Search and Talent

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    Delenda Executive Search and Talent has a wealth of experience in providing multi-sector recruitment services across the UK and internationally. For over five years, they have been operating for employers in the Corporate Communications, Digital, Financial PR, and Public Affairs markets. They work closely with fintech consultancies and start-up tech clients from its London branch.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  18. Equifind Group

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    Equifind Group delivers multi-industry hiring services to clients nationwide. Formed in 2022, they recruit within the Accounting & Finance, Compliance, and Fund Operations sectors. They fill interim and permanent roles.

    Office Locations

    Number One, Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4HF

  19. Fair Recruitment

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    Fair Recruitment, instituted in 2015, has been aiding graduate candidates to land employment opportunities in an array of markets across the UK, including Financial and Media Sales. They place talent for various assignments from its London headquarters, such as Associate Consultants, Core Tech Delivery Consultants, Graduate Recruitment Researchers, Junior Consultants, and Research Analysts.

    Office Locations

    9 Devonshire Square, City of London, London, EC2M 4YF

  20. RedHat Recruitment

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    RedHat Recruitment, situated in London, primarily places Finance professionals into vacancies in the UK Media industry. For over 15 years, the company has been selecting staff who fit permanent, contract, and temporary roles at all levels, from entry-level/junior to c-suite. They typically source Chief Financial Offices, Financial Controllers, and Heads of Finance.

    Office Locations

    S73 New Wing, Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

  21. TritonExec

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    TritonExec's specialism is in Go-To-Market Practice and Corporate Functions, performing executive search, executive recruitment process outsourcing and multi-hire projects. For Go-To-Market Practice, they hire for disciplines such as Sales, Pre-Sales and Consulting. For Corporate Functions, they cover Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement and more. They have networks across the UK, the Americas, and Asia Pacific with offices in Soho and Miami in the US.

    Office Locations

    2 Sheraton St Medius House, Soho, London, W1F 8BH

  22. Widen The Net

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    Widen The Net specialises in Technology recruitment, aiding the likes of Software Vendors, Software Integrators and Retailers. They are on the lookout for both local and global candidates to which they can provide relocation support. Instituted in 2007, they have amassed a customer portfolio that includes SAP, Levi's and Snapchat.

    Office Locations

    2 Riding House St, Westminster, London, W1W 7FA

  23. Techvault Talent

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    Techvault Talent connects an array of clients and job seekers who seek either permanent or temporary positions in the Telecommunications & Network sectors. The recruitment expert also puts forward their specialism in covering the Cyber Security, Fibre, and Unified Communications fields. Based in London, they cater to employers in SME business to large corporations and commonly attract Enterprise Architects, Fibre Splicers, and Programme Managers.

    Office Locations

    27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX

  24. Algo Capital

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    Algo Capital has been exclusively sourcing Investment professionals since 2017, covering appointments in Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research and more as well as Board and Director roles. Their approaches include executive search, team lift out (where they connect with talented teams), and embedded talent (in which they assign a dedicated consultant to the client). They have a global reach through sites in the City of London and New York.

    Office Locations

    30 Crown Pl, City of London, London, EC2A 4EB

  25. Arlo of London Ltd

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    Arlo of London Ltd sources Hospitality specialists with a focus on Hotel Housekeeping, Food & Beverages, Front of House and Kitchen Staff. Their history started in 2008 as a Domestic Cleaning Company and they expanded to provide recruitment services in 2019. Since then they have worked for establishments such as Edwardian Hotels London, Radisson Blu, Imperial London Hotels and The May Fair Hotel. They are headquartered in Upper Holloway.

    Office Locations

    2nd Floor 14 Windermere road Upper Holloway, Upper Holloway, London, N19 5SG

  26. Innoven Global

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    Innoven Global has a wealth of experience catering to the Smart and Renewable Energy markets since its foundation in 2018. These include Digital Transformation, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, Internet of Things, Smart Grid, and Smart Metering. The talent firm operates across the UK and internationally, commonly hiring for contract, freelance, and permanent placements at all levels.

    Office Locations

    WeWork Moor Place 1 Fore Street Avenue, City of London, London, EC2Y 9DT

  27. Christopher Keats Media Limited

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    Christopher Keats Media Limited, situated in Shoreditch, helps fulfil recruitment requirements in Media, Creative and Entertainment as well as Marketing, Advertising, Digital, Technology, Music and Film & TV. Their story commenced in 1987 and they were able to partner with a variety of institutions such as Dazed & Confused Magazine, McDonald's and Universal Music Group. Some vacancies they cover are HR Officer and Digital Marketing Executive.

    Office Locations

    Unit 4.07 The Tea Building 56 Shoreditch High Street, Aldgate, London, E1 6JJ

  28. Black Dot Consulting

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    Black Dot Consulting is a niche Design recruitment company with an international reach handling fields like Industrial Design, Design Engineering, Transportation Design, UI/UX and Project & Product Management. Incorporated in 2015, they assist enterprises in Automotive, Smart Home, Consumer Electronics, Industry & Manufacturing and more. Their candidate database includes Client Engagement Managers, Senior UI/UX Designers and Visual Designers.

    Office Locations

    1 More London Place, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2AF

  29. Lucena Executive Search Ltd

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    Lucena Executive Search Ltd reaches a plethora of employers in the Technology vertical and its segments nationwide and overseas. Headquartered in London, the talent specialists cater to various disciplines, including Digital Media, EdTech, FinTech, FoodTech, GreenTech, HealthTech, PropTech, and Software. They have been recruiting for senior-level roles by providing executive search solutions for over nine years.

    Office Locations

    International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 2BN

  30. QLM Search

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    QLM Search, headquartered in London, supplies staffing solutions to clients in the Food, Beverage, and FMCG sectors across the UK and globally. Their services also include executive assessment & succession planning, market mapping, and organisational design. The company attracts professionals to a plethora of vacancies at all levels, such as Food Safety & Quality Director, Plant Director, Procurement Leader, and Vice President of Manufacturing.

    Office Locations

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

  31. Score Associates

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    Score Associates is a recruitment agency that specialises in the real estate and facilities management sectors, operating across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

    Office Locations

    10 York Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7ND

  32. ASEND

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    ASEND, a national provider of employment opportunities, deals exclusively with the Child Care and Education sectors. They are Cyber Essentials Certified and have been placing candidates for various positions since its foundation in 2011, such as Clinical Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, and Specialist Teachers. The company also delivers consultancy and training services to clients in local authorities.

    Office Locations

    49 The Mall, Southgate, London, N14 6LR

  33. Lofthouse Group

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    Lofthouse Group focuses on delivering specialised hiring solutions to a diverse range of Architecture and Interior Design providers. Headquartered in London, the agency places various candidates to various appointments, including Associate Heritage Consultants, BIM Managers, Heads of Sustainability, Planning Architects, and Senior Architects. They also work with commercial offices, hospitality, hotels, and residential clients.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  34. Campbell Brown

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    Campbell Brown, an independent Bloomsbury firm, exclusively delivers executive search solutions to the Marketing Services, Entertainment and Media sectors. They were launched in 2010 by a Qualified Chartered Accountant, following his 13 years of recruitment experience. Performing search & selection and assessment, they have forged long-term partnerships with both applicants and businesses, some of which have been going strong for over 10 years.

    Office Locations

    1 Alfred Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7EB

  35. Clarence George

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    Clarence George matches Actuarial, Investment and Risk candidates with Insurance and Investment companies across Life Insurance, Asset Management, Private Equity and more. Founded in 2019, they are mainly on the lookout for individuals who have qualifications such as Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, Financial Risk Manager. They are located in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    77 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5BJ

  36. Metallum Partners

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    Metallum Partners aids in meeting the staffing requirements of clients in the Energy & Renewables, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Physical & Soft Commodities sectors. They operate across the UK and internationally, filling interim and permanent vacancies at all levels. Since its foundation in 2005, the agency has been dealing with private equity organisations and the following disciplines: Finance, Risk and IT, Investment Banking, and M&A.

    Office Locations

    Berkeley Suite, 35 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5BF

  37. Red Hat Recruitment

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    With 17 years of experience, Red Hat Recruitment is an agency that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions. The agency is a Financial recruiter for the Media sector, and sources Accounting and Commercial talent for the Creative industry. Some job roles the agency recruits for include Qualified Accountant, Finance Director, and Commercial Director.

    Office Locations

    S73 New Wing Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

  38. Maceo Search Limited

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    Maceo Search Limited has a wealth of experience providing talent acquisition solutions to the Financial Services market and various functions. For over 26 years, the company has been delivering employment opportunities to a wide variety of job seekers nationwide and across APAC and North America. They also cover Asset Management, Banking, Funds, and Investment Management disciplines, and offer consultancy services from its London branch.

    Office Locations

    147 Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 6AG

  39. Walker Hamill UK

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    Cross Border Search (CBS) Partners is a London-based specialist recruiter for the Financial industry in the UK and internationally. They deliver Financial roles at all levels to local and overseas clients.

    Office Locations

    50 Broadway, The Strand, London, SW1H 0BL

  40. Robert Giles Agencies

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    Robert Giles Agencies is a national talent firm that delivers personnel for both permanent and temporary positions in a broad range of disciplines within the Engineering industry. Since its establishment in 1974, the agency has been placing staff for fields such as Building, Infrastructure, Oil & Gas, and Rail. Robert Giles agencies is an accredited London-based member of the Institute of Recruitment Professionals.

    Office Locations

    6 Bray Place, Chelsea, London, SW3 3LP

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.