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  1. Bleep 360 Ltd

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    Bleep 360 Ltd is a talent specialist that supplies personnel to a diverse client group in the UK's Health & Social Care sectors. The agency has been hiring on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis for over nine years. They typically cover various fields, including A&E Nursing, Mental Health, Midwifery, General Practitioners, and Theatres. Bleep 360 is based in London and abides by the HealthTrust Europe framework guidelines.

    Office Locations

    WeWork Floor 5, 30 Churchill Place, Poplar, London, E14 5RE

  2. Bolton Associates

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    Bolton Associates, situated in the City of London, manages recruitment in Actuary and Insurance. Disciplines they cover are General Actuary, Catastrophe Modelling, Risk Management and Data Science & Analytics to which they fill Technical and Executive roles. Since they began in 2010, they have formed relationships worldwide across Europe, US and Asia Pacific and built a customer portfolio that includes AXA, Lockton Re and Volante Global.

    Office Locations

    34 Lime Street, City of London, London, EC3M 7AT

  3. Boyden UK Interim Management

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    Boyden UK Interim Management is a recruitment specialist that places interim executives in the following industries across the UK: Consumer & Retail, FinTech, Travel, Leisure, Hospitality, Manufacturing & Engineering, and Technology. They also aid in delivering candidates for C-suite and Senior Executive positions in various disciplines such as Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Investor Relations, Sales, and General Management.

    Office Locations

    10 Philpot Lane, 2nd Floor, City of London, London, EC3M 8AA

  4. Brock & Decker

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    Brock & Decker is a leading provider of executive search and talent acquisition services to several market sectors including Private Equity & Venture Capital, Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Finance & Investment Banking, Private Banking & Wealth Management, and Strategy & Management Consulting. The company was established in 2017 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    25 Canada Square, Poplar, London, E14 5LB

  5. Campbell James

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    Campbell James has been working exclusively in the Banking and Financial Services sectors since 2001. Some regular clients include global banks, boutiques, funds and non-bank financial institutions. Their London office enables them to handle assignments throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle and Far East, from junior analyst to managing director level. Aside from corporate and commercial banking, C-James also conducts human capital research.

    Office Locations

    St Magnus House, 3 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6HD

  6. Carr Lyons Search & Selection

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    Carr Lyons Search & Selection delivers Finance recruitment solutions nationally and internationally. They satisfy permanent, temporary and contract personnel needs, from associate up to director level, for areas like Credit & Risk, Compliance and Coverage Banking. Launched in 1994, they have worked with financial institutions, including a North American bank which they have been serving for over 10 years. Their office is in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP

  7. Redset

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    Founded in 2008, Redset is a Real Estate executive search firm offering expert advice and innovative executive recruitment solutions. The company recruits mid-to-senior level professionals across all disciplines in the Property and Finance arena in Europe. Their other services include Property Derivatives; Investment Banking; Fund Management; Private Equity & Venture Capital; Structured Finance; and Commercial & Private Banking.

    Office Locations

    9-10 Savile Row, Mayfair, London, W1S 3PF

  8. Catering Power Staff Recruitment

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    Catering Power Ltd deals exclusively with the Catering and Hospitality sectors. Established in 2003, they supply staffing solutions to clients across London from their office in Walthamstow. Examples of roles they offer are Bar Staff, Wine Waiter, Kitchen Porter, Breakfast Staff, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef and Banqueting Staff.

    Office Locations

    147 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HF

  9. CINQ Recruitment

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    CINQ Recruitment supplies professionals to meet the demands of the IT, Accountancy and Finance sectors across London and beyond. The agency offers permanent, contract and project-based roles and provides clients and employment seekers with coaching and assessment. Some positions they recruit for include Finance Director, Financial Controller, Software Engineer and Data Analyst.

    Office Locations

    167-169 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF

  10. City Healthcare Agency

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    City Healthcare Agency deals primarily with the Health and Social Care sectors. This London-based agency provides Registered Nurses, Social Carers, Midwives, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers and Social Housing personnel for local authorities and professional entities across the UK.

    Office Locations

    50 Vassall Road, Stockwell, London, SW9 6HX

  11. Richmond Recruitment Agency

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    Richmond Recruitment Agency is a multi-discipline recruitment business that supplies professionals to the Sales & Marketing, IT, Office Management, Human Resources, Hospitality Management, Finance & Accounting, Legal, and Healthcare sectors. They cover contract, temporary, and permanent recruitment throughout the UK. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    52a Upton Ln, Forest Gate, London, E7 9LN

  12. CODA Technology Services

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    CODA Technology Services sources Technology professionals for roles in IT Leadership, Cloud, Digital & Data, Project & Programme Delivery, Service Management and Emerging Technologies like AI and Blockchain. Leveraging their experience since 2017, and collective knowledge of over 50 years serving FTSE 250 corporations and more, they fill permanent and contract vacancies from individual up to team mandates. They are headquartered in Islington.

    Office Locations

    20-22 Wenlock Rd, Islington, London, N1 7GU

  13. Hally Solutions

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    Hally Solutions has teams in Dubai and London. Founded in 2020, they have been delivering staffing services to clients in a broad range of divisions in the Technology market across the UK and the Middle East. The firm covers Cloud, Communications, Cyber Security, and Software sectors and places staff in various positions, including Pre Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, and Digital Marketing Manager.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  14. Command Recruitment

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    Command Recruitment brings together candidates and clients within the Accountancy, Commercial, IT and Administration industries. The agency has been dealing with private, blue-chip, government and other public sector employers since 2007. Command Recruitment operates from their offices in Kent and London.

    Office Locations

    43 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5AP

  15. Hamilton Bradshaw

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    Hamilton Bradshaw, founded in 2003 and based in London, is a renowned private equity advisory firm in the recruiting market. They provide buyout, venture capital, turnaround, recruitment and real estate investment advice to clients in the UK and around the world.

    Office Locations

    60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ

  16. Connexus Global

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    Connexus Global is a Value Chain recruitment specialist covering the following functions: Commodity Trading, Sourcing & Procurement, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Technology Transformation, and Supply Chain & Logistics. They work in various industry sectors including F&B, Agriculture, Packaging, Consumer Goods, Chemicals, and more. They have offices across London, Singapore, Bangkok, Vancouver, and Perth.

    Office Locations

    22 Upper Ground, Floor 5 - 503, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD

  17. Sainty, Hird & Partners

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    Sainty, Hird & Partners is an executive search specialist in the Financial Services markets encompassing Asset & Wealth Management, Board Appointments, Capital Markets, Corporate & Investment Banking, Insurance, Not for Profit, Private Markets, Technology, Sales, and Trading & Research. They operate throughout EMEA and North America from their headquarters in London and offices in Dublin, Zurich, and New York.

    Office Locations

    1 Red Place, Mayfair, London, W1K 6PL

  18. Cotleigh Engineering

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    Cotleigh Engineering deals with individuals and businesses within the Oil and Energy, Building Design, Civil Engineering and Construction sectors across the UK and overseas. From their office in Southgate, they have been supplying technical staff to independent consulting engineering firms, specialist contractors and multinational EPC organisations for 50 years on a permanent or contract basis. Cotleigh also conducts executive search and payroll assistance.

    Office Locations

    23-24 The Green, Southgate, London, N14 6EN

  19. CyberForce Global

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    CyberForce Global has been supporting Cyber Security start-ups in their personnel requirements since their operations began in 2020. Mainly working on assignments in Sales, Technical Sales, Marketing and Professional Services, they have previously assisted candidates like Sales Engineers, Account Managers and Marketing Directors worldwide, having a core focus in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Their office is in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF

  20. Danos Consulting

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    A global recruiting business, Danos Consulting provides professionals to employers within the Financial Services, Legal Private Practice, Commercial & Industrial, Risk & Analytics, and Public Sector. They offer full-service recruitment solutions such as interim staffing, retained search, contingency recruitment, and consultancy services. The firm has worked with companies like HSBC, Deutsche Bank, CIBC, Goldman Sachs, Standard Chartered, and BlackRock.

    Office Locations

    5 Ireland Yard, City of London, London, EC4V 5EH

  21. Direct Recruitment

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    Direct Recruitment, launched in 1988 and located in Bloomsbury, is a niche Marketing agency. They focus on permanent and freelance placements in related areas like Account Handling, Data & CRM, Digital and Planning & Strategy. Some of the specific professionals they are often on the lookout for are Social Media Manager, Campaign Executive and Merchandiser. They have worked with Kathmandu, Club Med and ZEAL Creative in the past.

    Office Locations

    59-60, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 4HP

  22. RPI

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    RPI was founded in 1998. They offer a variety of services including interim, contract, and permanent recruitment, executive search, campaign management, and project solutions services. The company specialises in the following sectors: Architecture, ERP, Communications, Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, and Cyber Security.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor 1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ

  23. CVUK

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    CVUK is a niche Fashion, Retail and Hospitality recruitment agency founded in 2003. They have dedicated departments for performing recruitment for Retail, Ecommerce & Digital and Hospitality businesses. They also offer international and executive solutions, as well as bespoke options. With teams in Mayfair and Camden, as well as Australia, they have worked with Dior, H&M, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, Valentino and more. They meet permanent and temporary staff needs.

    Office Locations

    Duke Street House, 50, Duke Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 6JL

  24. Eagle Eye Staffing Solutions Ltd

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    Eagle Eye Staffing Solutions Ltd specialises in IT recruitment, supporting ventures globally. They extend permanent, contract, executive and partial or full remote opportunities in Game Design, System and Database Administration, Software Development, Project Management and more. Founded in 2010, their client portfolio includes airline corporations, IT companies, management consultancies and blue chip firms. Their office can be found in London.

    Office Locations

    The Legacy Business Centre, Office 228, 2a Ruckholt Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, E10 5NP

  25. ECW Search

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    ECW Search sources Automotive and FMCG & Consumer professionals for companies in the UK and abroad. They deal with permanent and contract opportunities, from middle management up to executive leadership, in fields including Vehicle Manufacturing, Leasing & Fleet Management, Pharmaceutical, Health & Beauty and Distribution. Their client portfolio includes Toyota Insurance Services UK, Waterbomb and Groupe Renault. Their main office is in Finsbury.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  26. ELS Works

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    ELS Works partners with recruitment firms in sourcing staff in Agriculture, Horticulture, Food Processing & Packaging and more. They offer full comprehensive hiring packages to enterprises looking for temporary labourers. Their headquarters is situated in Holborn. They are also licenced by the Gangmasters Labour Abuse Authority and work with organisations that advocate employee safety, human rights and mental health.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  27. Section:Media

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    Section:Media is a recruitment consultancy established in 2009 and headquartered in London. They cover the following areas: Advertising & SaaS Sales, Ad Ops & Programmatic, and Paid Media. Their client portfolio includes ESPN, Group M, The Hook Group, Ascential, Influent Media, The Tab, and ITE. They ensure all candidates are well vetted and briefed.

    Office Locations

    15-19 Bloomsbury Way, Soho, London, WC1A 2LA

  28. eMFusion Limited

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    eMFusion Limited is Cyber Essentials Certified and performs talent solutions for employers across the UK and abroad. With a team based in Brighton, the company covers the Consultancy, Financial Services, and FinTech industries. They have been also covering the Executive Banking, Hedge Funds, IT & Technology, QA Testing, and Wealth Management divisions for over three years.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Brighton, East Sussex, EC1V 2NX

  29. Skillful Ltd

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    London-based Skillful operates within the Credit Risk, Analytics, Data Science, and Technology verticals, including the following disciplines: Customer Behaviour, Campaign Analytics, Econometrics, Fraud & Compliance, Modelling, Financial Crime, Visualisation, AI, Google Analytics, UX/UI, and more. They provide flexible solutions, whether permanent or contract, to employers of all sizes ranging from startups to established global brands

    Office Locations

    160 Kemp House, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  30. Skills Alliance

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    Skills Alliance is focused on Life Sciences and Medical recruitment. They have been delivering permanent, interim, and contract solutions to SME biotechnology and device companies since their inception in 2005. They have multiple office locations including London, Zurich, New York, Frankfurt, Seattle, and Newport. Skills Alliance is proud to be affiliated with APSCo, MSDUK, the UK Stem Cell Foundation, American Staffing Association, and more.

    Office Locations

    10 Aldersgate Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4HJ

  31. Fabrec - Early Years Recruitment Specialist

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    Fabrec Ltd is an Early Years Recruitment Specialist in London. The company offers their services to nurseries, schools and private households. The agency recruits Nursery Managers, Nursery Nurses, Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Teachers, and Nannies.

    Office Locations

    St Olav's Court, City Business Centre, Lower Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 2XB

  32. Freshminds

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    Freshminds is a recruitment consultancy that specialises in several sectors including Private Equity, Retail & Consumer, Digital & Tech, FinTech & Banking, Investment & Advisory, Professional Services, and Energies & Utilities. It was founded in the year 2000 and has since been supplying professionals for temporary and permanent management consulting roles such as Junior Consultant, Strategic Operations, and Associate Partner. The company is based in London.

    Office Locations

    Kingsbourne House, 229-231 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7DA

  33. Fuze Recruitment

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    Fuze Recruitment is an independent staffing firm based in London specialising in the Experiential and Events industries. They collaborate with talented professionals in the areas of Creative, Production, Client Services, Staffing, and Logistics. The agency recruits both freelance and permanent personnel for the best Experiential, Events, PR, and Brand Experience agencies in the UK. The company was established in 2016.

    Office Locations

    1 Bath Place, City of London, London, EC2A 3DR

  34. Sola Group

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    Sola Group is a specialist Technology recruitment agency focusing on Data, Cyber, Digital, Sales and GDPR. Catering to permanent and contract worker requirements, they handle Development & Architecture, Networking & Infrastructure and more. Their network extends globally through offices in Westminster, London, Dubai and Germany. They were founded in 2005 and their client portfolio includes major names like Hitachi Global, Deutsche Bank and Dell.

    Office Locations

    85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT

  35. Sophie Macpherson

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    SML is an expert in finding the best talent in the international art market. Since starting in 2002, they have worked with galleries, art fairs, auction houses, and museums worldwide. They offer recruitment solutions covering all role functions in areas like Communications, Financial Management, Collection, Curation, and Client Liason. They also deliver executive search services for executive, non-executive and advisory requirements.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 18 DArblay Street, Soho, London, W1F 8EB

  36. SRM Recruitment

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    SRM Recruitment specialises in delivering executive search solutions, as well as Finance, Wealth Management, and Tax recruitment services on a permanent or interim basis. They cover jobs from Trainee and Transaction Processing roles, through to CFO-level vacancies. With offices in London, Guildford, and Welwyn Garden City, they recuit globally and have successfully filled vacancies in New York, Frankfurt, Paris, and Singapore.

    Office Locations

    5th Floor, 74-76 St John St, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4DT

  37. SSA Group

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    SSA Group is a recruitment agency specialising in matching the right candidates with Construction and Civil Engineering jobs, with additional expertise in New Build and Fit-Out & Refurbishment. They cover entry-level to mid-level managerial placements and the search and selection of Directors. Located in the UK, Ireland, North America, Australia, and the Middle East, they recruit and place talent across the UK and overseas.

    Office Locations

    11-13 Charlotte Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 1RH

  38. St Peter Recruitment Agency

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    St. Peter Recruitment Agency delivers temporary, contract, and permanent personnel to organisations within the Health and Social Care industries. Their recruitment services include CRB checks, training, sickness cover, maternity cover, and the placement of Nurses, HCAs, Support Workers, Social Workers, Domestic Staff, Catering Staff, Porters, and more. They are a registered provider of the Care Quality Commission.

    Office Locations

    Unit 6 Brockley Cross, Brockley, London, SE4 2PD

  39. StaffingPS

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    Staffing Personnel was established in 2009 and is located in London. They provide services to adults requiring short-term and long-term personal, physical, or domestic support. They also assist families in the recruitment of Maids, International Nannies, Housekeepers, and Cleaners. They are a registered provider of the Care Quality Commission.

    Office Locations

    246-250 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 9HZ

  40. Stanford Black Limited

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    Stanford Black Limited manages Technology and Trading recruitment for all levels of employment. With a location in the City of London, their client base spans both inside and outside the UK, for example in Europe and the US. Some organisations they have worked with are Morgan Stanley, Macquarie Group Limited, Bank of America, and Deutsche Bank. They were launched in 2015.

    Office Locations

    Beaufort House 15 Botolph Street, City of London, London, EC3A 7BB

More Information

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.