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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Carlyle Kingswood Global is a global executive recruitment firm that specialises in the Legal, Accounting and Advising fields. They advise professional services businesses and corporations looking to hire partners, in-house legal and financial teams, and merger targets. Its global network includes offices in Australia, Hong Kong/PRC, Singapore, the UK, and the US.
The Gherkin', Level 29, 30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8BF
Redeeming Recruitment conducts staffing services for a wide variety of clients in the Financial Services and Technology markets. They assign candidates to various permanent and interim appointments. Operating nationwide, the agency also covers the Brokerage, Data & Analytics, Information & Cyber Security, Insurtech, Marketing & Digital Marketing, Operations & Middle Office, Private Equity, SaaS & Tech Sales, and Treasury Operations fields.
52-54 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6RL
Represent is a London-based recruiting agency and career service specialising in Graphic Design, Art Direction, and Design Management. The company recruits full-time or freelance Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Motion and Digital Designers, Copywriters, Strategists, Project Managers, Producers and more throughout Europe.
47 Farringdon Road, Finsbury, London, EC1M 3JB
A London-based talent expert, Halliford Partners specialises in providing multi-sector solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide. Leveraging over 30 years of combined experience, they work closely with the Energy & Power, Financial Services, Not-for-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, and Professional Services industries. The agency primarily attracts candidates for various Compliance, Governance, Regulatory, and Senior Legal vacancies at all levels.
27 Mortimer Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 3BL
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167-169 great Portland Street, Marylebone, London, W1W 5PF
COREcruitment addresses placements within the Service sectors, such as Hospitality, Catering, Leisure and FMCG. They operate on a worldwide basis with headquarters in London, and satellite offices in Europe, US, Canada, South Africa and Middle East.
8 Nile Street, Islington, London, N1 7RF
Easy Hands International Ltd helps fulfil appointments in Logistics, Healthcare and Hospitality. Working across the UK and Europe, they open permanent, temporary and contract vacancies through their locations in Finchley and Corby. Their operations started in 2018 and their consultants have more than 10 years of experience. They are also members of the Association of Labour Providers and are licenced with the Gangmasters Licensing Authority.
Central House, 1 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1UX
ELEVATE, formed in 2006, sources applicants seeking to further their experience in Brands and Events. Besides hiring Brand Ambassadors, Product Specialists and Sales personnel, Experiential Marketing, and Health & Safety, they also recruit staff for Automotive Promotions, Retail Events, Trade Shows and more. Their reach spans internationally with seven locations in Aldgate, Europe and the US. Their past customers include Givenchy, L'Oreal and NYX.
27-33 Bethnal Green Rd, Aldgate, London, E1 6LA
Signium performs executive search services for industries such as Consumer, Education, Financial Services, Industrial, Life Sciences, Professional Services and Technology, as well as Non-Profit. They work both in the UK and abroad, with over 150 consultants in over 40 offices in 30 countries, including a UK team in Covent Garden. They were established in 1951 and are also founding members of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants.
40 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7PB
Simply Private Staff specialises in matching talent with the right Education, Healthcare, and Household roles across the UK, Europe, and worldwide. They began recruiting in 2004, catering to private and VIP households, and supporting both live-in and live-out work settings. Examples of roles that they typically handle are Nannies, Governesses, Tutors, Drivers, and House Managers.
Audley House, 13 Palace St, Westminster, London, SW1E 5HX
Excel Recruitment is a recruitment company that specialises in providing workforce solutions to industries like Accountancy, Facilities Management, IT, HR and Administrative Support. They have over 26 years of industry experience and offer permanent, temporary, and contract placements.
Kingsgate House 114-115 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6JJ
Eximius Group delivers Professional Services recruitment solutions, covering Financial Services, Law, Technology, Business Support and Marketing. They are a global agency with teams in London, Reading, Luxembourg and Hong Kong and have been fulfilling permanent, contract and interim staffing needs since 2008. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and were named in the 2016 The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For.
50 Mark Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 7QR
Established in 2014, Fourteen People connects businesses to talented professionals, providing them with recruitment consultancy services within the sectors of Communications, Creative, Media, Design, and Marketing. They cover opportunities in Design, PR, Advertising, Digital Communications, Marketing, Publishing, Events, and Media. Some roles they fill include Project Manager, Account Executive, Office Assistant, Research & Insights Analyst, and more.
14 Amherst Avenue, West Ealing, London, W13 8NQ
SSR Personnel is a London-based recruitment consultancy and executive search practice that operates within the Security, Risk, Fire, and Life Safety sectors. They have an excess of 35 years of experience in delivering board level appointments on a permanent, temporary, locum, interim, or contract basis. SSR Personnel has worked with UK and Global 500 companies. They are members of the REC and APSCo, and are Investors in People accredited.
Eternity House 2124 Hickman Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9JG
Thomson Keene, established in 2002, is a recruitment company in London that provides contract, temporary and permanent staffing solutions to multiple sectors including Commercial, Digital, FinTech, Software Vendors, and Financial Services. They have worked with Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas, and Barclays. Some roles they recruit for are Senior C++ Developer, Front Office Java Developer, and Technology Business Manager.
1 Sun Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2EP
Drayton Finch Executive Search focuses on Executive recruitment in the Financial Services. Specific fields they manage are Investment Management, Alternatives & Real Assets, Insurance and Global Transaction Banking. Since their foundation in 1998, they have served medium to large financial firms globally, leveraging the experience of their consultants who have worked in the same industry. Their headquarters can be found in the City of London.
141 Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2M 6TX
Stephen Ball Associates is a boutique executive recruitment firm for the Asset and Wealth Management sectors. They primarily handle mid to senior-level roles on both a retained and contingency basis. Since 2007, they have matched candidates with roles such as Content Marketing Writer, Private Client Wealth Advisor, Creative Services Executive, Relationship Manager, Operational Risk Director, Investment Writing, and more.
85 Gresham Street, City of London, London, EC2V 7NQ
Your World Recruitment Group Ltd offers a wide array of job roles to choose from in sectors including IT, Office Support, Human Resources, Accountancy & Finance, Executive Management, and more. Some vacancies they cover are Marketing Manager, BD Manager, and Digital Marketing Executive. The company's headquarters is in London.
Floor 4, 69 Wilson Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2BB
Founded in 2009, Future Engineering Recruitment is a London-based organisation that provides Engineering professionals to a variety of companies in the UK. The agency recruits for various contract and permanent job roles including Engineering & Technical Positions, Field Service Engineers, Mechanical Design & Project Engineers, Engineering Directors & Managers, White Collar Construction staff, Trades & Labours jobs, and more.
10 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6EN
McCabe & Barton was founded in 2000 and is focused on Technology and Business Change recruitment. They are based in London and work with both the public and private sectors across the UK, as well as Europe. Some areas they specialise in are Investment Banking, FinTech, Asset Management, Risk, Insurance, Central Government, and Consultancy. Their team keeps up to date with the latest technologies, in demand skills, and market trends.
17 -20 Ironmonger Lane, City of London, London, EC2V 8EP
Market Talent are experts in Banking, Financial Services, Fintech, Risk, and Compliance Recruitment. They also offer special assignment solutions for Finance & Accounting, HR, Secretarial & Admin, and Senior Level roles. They started in 2015 and are located in London. They are members of the Arab Bankers Association (ABA), and their Managing Director holds a Fellowship Level status with the REC Recruitment Professionals.
122 Leadenhall St, City of London, London, EC3V 4AB
Healy Hunt is an executive search company that specialises in the provision of professional workforce solutions in markets such as Banking, Alternative Investments, Global Trade, Real Estate, and FinTech. The agency has over 20 years of experience in supplying talent in Europe. They offer additional services like board selection, specialist recruitment, and talent strategy.
38 Charterhouse Street, City of London, London, EC1M 6JH
Hedley May is an executive search agency that provides staffing solutions to industries such as Finance, HR, and Legal. They were ranked in the top 3% by their Net Promoter Scores (NPS) rank for their client service. The agency was established in 2009 and has offices in London and New York.
3 St Helen's Place, City of London, London, EC3A 6AB
Founded in 2010, William Alexander provides contract, interim, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions to the Technology and Business Transformation markets in the UK. They also offer executive search services. Some roles that the agency recruits for include IT Development & Test Manager, Finance Data Modeller, Infrastructure Architect, Business Analyst, and IT Support.
51 Eastcheap, City of London, London, EC3M 1DT
i3 Resourcing works exclusively for the Insurance Technology market. They hire skilled candidates for contract and permanent roles in the following divisions across London and abroad: Management Information, Information Technology, and Change Management. Clients include Brokers, Insurers, Insurance Solutions Providers, and Reinsurers. They also offer executive search services.
1 Cornhill, City of London, London, EC3V 3ND
Trevose Partners primarily focuses on supplying talent to various national and global financial institutions. With teams based in London, New York, and Singapore, they offer professional recruitment and executive search services to clients and candidates across the UK, Europe, Asia, and United States. Founded in 2011, their client portfolio includes Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Consulting Firms, and Financial Technology companies.
29 Finsbury Circus, City of London, London, EC2M 5SQ
Information Technology Services (ITS) has been a staffing solutions provider for national and global businesses for over 25 years. They recruit candidates to fill permanent and contract vacancies from their offices in London, Austin, and Texas. ITS primarily focuses on the Legal, Media, and Professional Services sectors. They were recognised as the Most Customer Focused Supplier at the Legal Technology Awards.
Moor Place, 1 Fore Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 9DT
Bespoke Careers offers their expertise in matching employers and professionals across the UK and abroad from their teams based in London, Australia / NZ, the USA, and EMEA. They recruit permanent and contract candidates to fill roles in a broad range of disciplines within the Architecture and Design sector including Interiors, Business Support, Strategic Appointments, Architectural and Interior products, Landscape, Graphics, BIM, and Property.
25 Easton Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 0DS
Build Recruitment is a workforce provider in the following sectors: Housing Maintenance Trades, Healthy & Safety, Facilities Management, Housing, Surveying, & Construction Management, Sales & Business Development, and Construction, Trades, & Labour. They are fully compliant with HMRC legislation, accredited by ISO 9001:2015, and members of Construction Line, by Capita. They deal with permanent, temporary, and contract requirements.
Crown House, 56-58 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1UN
Founded in 2000, Law Morgan Ltd is a talent acquisition company that provides recruitment solutions to several sectors including Education, Finance, Health, IT & Technology, Charities, Housing, Local Government, Institutes, and more. They specialise in executive search and selection, health management, human resources, administration, and other services. The company is based in London.
Pennine Place 2a Charing Cross Rd, Soho, London, WC2H 0HF
The Core Partnership provides Company Secretaries, Governance and Compliance people for temporary and permanent positions. The agency has worked with many clients including Asos, HSBC, British Red Cross, Royal London, and more. They work with multiple sectors including Construction, Financial Services, Hospitality, Insurance, Travel, and Healthcare. The company was founded in 2010.
33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB
Kedro Search operates across Built Environment, handling fields such as Construction and Facilities Management. They support blue collar labourers like Carpenters and Electricians, as well as white collar employees like Estimators and Operations Directors, with the help of their team in London who collectively have over 50 years of experience. Since their foundation in 2019, they have filled over 3,000 permanent, temporary and contract vacancies.
Longcroft House 2-4 Victoria Avenue, City of London, London, EC2M 4NS
Laslo Fox finds staff for Qualitative, Quantitative, Social Media Intelligence, Digital Communities, and Innovation, Design, and Brand Strategy jobs. The company is based in London and has a 95% retention rate. They offer their recruitment solutions to companies worldwide.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
Allen Recruitment delivers contract, temporary, and permanent recruitment solutions to several sectors including Finance, Tech, Telecoms, eCommerce, Engineering, IT, and Life Sciences. Some roles they recruit for are Agency Solutions Manager, QA Specialist, Process Analyst, Business Administrator, Accountant, and Technical Writer. The agency has offices in London, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland.
1-2 Broadgate, City of London, London, EC2M 2QS
Holdsway Limited is an established supplier of interim executives across southern England. Established in 2013, they help clients fill a wide variety of roles, including Board & General Management, Business Growth Advisors & Non-Executives, Change Programmes, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Commercial & Customer, Supply Chain, Operations & Procurement, and Technology. They are a corporate member of REC based in Surrey.
118 Pall Mall, The Strand, London, SW1Y 5EA
Ninety Thousand Hours has experience in assigning professionals in a wide variety of appointments in the Executive, IT, Marketing, Sales, and Technical markets across the UK. Roles they recruit for include Account Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Manual QA, and Web Developer. Since its establishment in 2007, the recruitment consultancy has been filling vacancies for mid-level and executive positions.
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 6EB
Engage Search works across the Sales, Marketing and Product markets, satisfying appointments in Risk & RegTech, Identity & Verification, Cyber Security, FinTech & Banking and Business Information & Customer Insights. Using strategies such as retained search, contingent search and team recruitment, they have been recruiting mid-senior level specialists since 1998. They have an international network through sites in Marylebone, US and Australia.
91 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF
Impact Creative Recruitment primarily focuses on the Creative and Media industries across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Founded in 2001, they provide staffing solutions for various clients in a wide variety of fields, such as Business Support, Finance, HR/Talent, Marketing, and Technology. The company hires on a permanent, contract, and temporary basis and won the Heart of the City Award in 2017s Dragon Awards.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
A national staffing services supplier, Evolution Sales Recruitment focuses on the Building Product industry and its related fields. They deliver professionals to a plethora of roles across all levels, such as Area Sales Manager, Managing Director, Regional Managers, and Sales Representatives. They also cover the following facets: Electrical & Lighting, Fire Protection, Landscaping, Street Furniture & Play Equipment, and Merchants & Distribution.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Hanson Search is an executive search consultancy firm that provides personnel in the Health Care, Marketing, Market Research, Media, PR, Sales, and Digital sectors. They operate internationally and have offices in London, Paris, and Dubai. They recruit for Account Executives, Public Affairs Directors, Head of Internal Communications, and Digital Account Managers - to name a few examples.
Burleigh House, 357 Strand, The Strand, London, WC2R 0HS
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.