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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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.
2nd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NA
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.
5 Wymond Stree, Putney, London, SW15 1DY
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.
33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB
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.
33-34 Chiswell Street, City of London, London, EC1Y 4SF
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117 Waterloo Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8UL
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.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
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.
Broughton House, Sackville Street, Mayfair, Soho, London, W1S 3DG
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.
29 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London, WC2A 3EG
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.
1st Floor Holborn Gate 330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QT
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.
Highlands House, 165 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NE
Commoditas Partners Ltd places staff in contract, interim, and permanent appointments for a broad range of companies nationwide and globally. Based in London, they provide services to clients in various industries, including Agribusiness, Finance, Metals & Mining, Technology, and Supply Chain & ERP. Established in 2014, the agency also works for an array of disciplines, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Risk Management.
28 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1BB
Intrepid Global Limited is a provider of staffing solutions for two divisions: Healthcare and Transport. They supply candidates for both blue-collar and white-collar jobs, and they deliver permanent and locum Healthcare professionals to the NHS and private sector. Some roles they fill include HGC Class 1 Arctic Driver, ADR Trained Fuel Dispenser, HCA, Clinical Homecare Nurse, Community Nurse, and more. The company is based in London.
Unit 104 Screenworks, 22 Highbury Grove, Highbury, London, N5 2EF
JCM iRecruitment caters to businesses across the Schools, Health & Social Care, Medical, Administrative, Customer Service, and Housekeeping markets. Based in London, they have over 12 years of recruitment experience in fulfilling daily supply, short term, long term, and permanent assignments. They only feature candidates that have undergone enhanced DBS checks and a rigorous vetting process.
56 Marsh Wall, South Quays, Poplar, London, E14 9TP
Jedna Consulting offers talent acquisition and executive search services for the Investments, Distribution, and Corporate sectors. They cover multiple disciplines and areas such as Multi-Asset, Fixed Income, Equities, Alternatives, Legal, Compliance & Risk, Operations, Technology, Client Portfolio Management, and Retail Distribution.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Based in London, Zebra People is a specialist Digital Recruitment agency that assists start-up brands and established companies to find Digital candidates across the UK. Established in 2001, they work with companies including Barclays, Aviva, HM Revenue & Customs and Zoopla to staff roles such as Mid-Senior Product Designer, Digital Project Manager and Java Engineer.
6 Hoxton Square, Islington, London, N1 6NU
Zelo Digital Recruitment is a London-based independent agency for Digital Advertising and Developing Technology. Their clientele includes media owners, publishers, brands, SaaS platforms, and agencies from a variety of industries. The agency assists clients in meeting their needs by utilising its extensive candidate network. They cover all areas in London, as well as in the UK, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
New Kings Beam House 22 Upper Ground, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD
Val Wade has over 35 years of experience providing Office Admin and Support Staff to Education employers. They have previously recruited for Senior Administrators, Project Coordinators and Receptionists.
25 Fouberts Place, Soho, London, W1F 7QF
Tucker Stone exclusively performs HR executive searches worldwide. Their experience, since 2010, includes meeting recruitment requirements across 16 countries in four continents. They do this with their 11 offices in the UK and abroad, including one in Bermondsey. Their consultants have a collective experience of over 100 years, which they use in sending CHROs and CPOs, amongst others, to names like Ericsson, GSK and Heathrow Airport.
2-6 Boundary Row, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8HP
Trilogy International works for the UK, Europe, and US markets. With a network of teams operating across the US, London, and Ireland, they source candidates to fill roles in the Commerce & Industry, Financial Services, Technology, Utilities & Energy, and Insurance industries. They recruit on a permanent and interim basis for vacancies in the Architecture, DevOps, Telecoms Pharmaceutical, and Cyber Security disciplines.
24 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
Kaizen Global Group works with clients and candidates across the following verticals: Packaging, Signage, Print, Engineering, and FMCG. They handle both permanent and contract recruitment requirements from clients throughout the UK and Mainland Europe. They cover roles of all levels.
100 New Bridge Street, City of London, London, EC4V 6JA
Tiro Partners is a worldwide employment agency that specialises in placing permanent and contract workers in the IT and Engineering sectors across the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark. The areas that the agency covers include Smart Tech, Software Engineering, Agile Implementation, DevOps, Cyber Security, Infrastructure & Support, Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, Quality, and more. The company was founded in 2012.
55 Orlando Road, Clapham, London, SW4 0LD
Founded in 2018, Lupos Global is a leading technical recruitment consultancy that helps applicants find jobs in the Aerospace, Aviation, and Engineering industries throughout the world. They assist aviation firms in attracting, retaining, and growing their value, ranging from small independent companies to industry-leading brands.
342 Regents Park Road Regents Park, Finchley, London, N3 2LJ
Lifecycle Resources is a search and selection firm that supplies professionals to the Finance and IT sectors. Established by Katie Bennett, the firm has been operating for over 15 years, providing services both locally and globally. Lifecycle Resources is a REC member and typically recruits for roles such as Functional Consultant, Finance Systems Manager, Systems Accountant, Project Office, Programme Manager, and Project Manager.
60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP
Bryan & Armstrong places Health and Safety professionals in various safety sectors across the UK and Europe. They hire permanent and contract candidates for clients in the Construction, Property, Consultancy, Corporate, and Public Sector divisions. They typically recruit for roles such as Fire Safety Consultant, Head of Fire Safety, Senior Construction Safety, and Fire Risk Assessor.
22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
LVI Associates is a recruitment consultancy that supplies contract and permanent staffing solutions within the Engineering and Infrastructure industry. They specialise in the areas of Building Services, Construction, Forensics, Transportation, Renewable Energy, Power, and Water & Environmental. They recruit for various roles like Channel Sales Manager, Tech Sales Support Engineer, Development Engineer, Bauleiter, and Land Surveyor.
Ground Floor, 21 Lombard Street, City of London, London, EC3V 9AH
iKas International is a worldwide recruitment consultancy based in London that offers recruitment solutions to businesses within the Financial Services sector, including investment banks, asset managers, software houses, hedge funds, retail banks, consultancies, and insurance businesses. They provide talent to the Financial Services business in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Sydney.
2nd Floor, 1 Old Street Yard London, City of London, London, EC1Y 8AF
Founded in 2017, FinTop is a specialist recruitment company that provides staffing solutions to the UK's Financial Trading and Trading Technology markets. Moreover, they partner with global corporations, including the US, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They hire for a variety of roles such as Product Designer, Backend Engineer, Legal Counsel, Java Software Engineer, BI Lead, PPC Manager, Financial Controller, and more.
67 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 1AW
VentureWeb operates within the Marketing, Digital, Communications, and Creative sectors. They service B2B and B2C companies, delivering flexible and remote recruitment solutions using their global talent network and 20 years of experience in working with international brands. They have several offices across London, Canada, USA, India, and South Africa. They are also a member of the Federation of African Professional Staffing Organisations.
201 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA
X4 Technology is a global Technology and Finance talent partner. They offer contract recruitment and contingent search solutions. They have expertise in different industries including FinTech, Capital Markets, Data & Analytics, Gaming, HealthTech, and Life Sciences. The company was founded in 2008 and has won multiple awards.
58 Victoria Embankment, City of London, London, EC4Y 0DS
Kingsley Sharpe Limited provides bespoke recruitment solutions in Cleaning and Facilities Management, covering Soft Services Management, Sales and Business Development Management. Aiding applicants and businesses alike, their approach ranges from headhunting to paid job board advertising. They were launched in 2017. They are situated in Islington.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Moda Consult caters to the staffing needs of various employers in the Creative, Digital & Technology, and Marketing industries across the UK and Europe. Based in London, they perform specialised recruitment services and assign job seekers to a plethora of permanent, temporary, and contract roles, such as Marketing Directors. For over 18 years, the company has also been covering E-Commerce, Planning & Strategy, and Project Management functions.
81 Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3AY
JD Haspel is a Financial Services-focused recruitment company that connects job seekers and a broad range of clients across the UK. With a team based in London, they also cater to Asset Management, Private Equity, & Real Assets, Board Practice, Corporate Banking & Investment Banking, Corporate Functions, and Insurance departments. Since 2006, they have been sourcing personnel such as Asset Managers, Chief Data Officers, Chief Investment Officers, and FX Strategists.
30 King Street, City of London, London, EC2V 8EH
A Link Recruitment specialises in recruitment for Engineering fields such as Transportation, Construction, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering. They have a team with a collective experience of over 20 years and backgrounds in Engineering, Recruitment and Business. With a location in Poplar, they support employers in the whole of the UK in completing permanent, temporary and contract staffing assignments.
30 Churchill Place, Poplar, London, E14 5EU
Spartan Partnership is an executive search firm founded in 2009. They have a history of making placements in Shipping, Oil & Gas, Energy, and Transport. They've partnered with everything from Investment Banks to Shipping Corporations. They have completed successful recruitment campaigns in Europe, the US, and the UAE.
City Point 1 Ropemaker Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 9HT
SPK Search is a Venture Capital recruitment specialist. Established in 2014, by a founder with more than 22 years of experience, they have worked with companies in SaaS, Smart Energy, Medtech, AI, Fintech, and more. They recruit across the UK and Europe.
Kemp House, City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Refined Search performs executive search operations across Metals & Mining, Energy, Agriculture and Financial markets. With offices in London and Singapore, they have an international reach that spans over 25 countries. Since they started in 2013, they have been completing assignments for Commercial roles like Executive Leadership, Sales & Marketing, and Trading, as well as functions like Logistics Operations, Credit Risk and Middle Office.
Belle House Victoria Station, Platform 1, Westminster, London, SW1V 1JT
Emerald Personnel Limited connects an array of candidates to various clients in the UK's Construction, Property, and Rail verticals. Since its inception in 2016, they have been assigning professionals to a wide variety of permanent, temporary, and contract assignments. These include Design Managers, Electricians, and Sales Negotiators. Emerald also caters to the Civil and Structural Engineering, General Operatives, and Trades & Labour divisions.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
SKU Recruitment is a Rec 2 Rec agency that helps recruitment firms in the Health and Social Care sectors. Additionally, they directly support Health and Care establishments such as NHS trusts, private hospitals and care service providers. Besides supplying Carers and Nurses, they also work with Recruitment Personnel and Back Office Staff in Admin and Payroll. Their reach spans nationally through their office in Poplar.
5 Greenwich View Place, Poplar, London, E14 9NN
Westwork Group is a Tech, Engineering and Construction recruiter based in London. Their Construction staffing solutions span the entirety of the UK, while their Technology and Engineering recruitment services are delivered to local and international employers. Their slogan is 'Staffing Made Simple'.
Office 7, 35 -37 Ludgate Hill, City of London, London, EC4M 7JN
Hiring contract and permanent personnel, RedCat Digital is a multi-disciplinary talent expert based in London. They have been covering the Digital and Technical verticals nationwide since 2000. The agency operates for various functions, including Analytics, Content & Editorial, Creative, Design, Digital Strategy & Transformation, Marketing, Product Management, and Software Engineering.
Timber yard, 115a Drysdale Street, Islington, London, N1 6ND
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.