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  1. Lifecycle Resources

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    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.

    Office Locations

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

  2. Bryan & Armstrong

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    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.

    Office Locations

    22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU

  3. LVI Associates

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Ground Floor, 21 Lombard Street, City of London, London, EC3V 9AH

  4. Hemford Brooks

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    Hemford Brooks is a recruitment consultancy and talent acquisition company that sources staff for a broad range of sectors nationwide and abroad. These include Data & Analytics, Financial Crime, Financial Transformation, Operational Transformation, People & Change, and Transaction Services. They place professionals in an array of permanent and contract assignments at all levels, including senior management and c-level roles.

    Office Locations

    19 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6LG

  5. iKas International

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    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.

    Office Locations

    2nd Floor, 1 Old Street Yard London, City of London, London, EC1Y 8AF

  6. FinTop

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    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.

    Office Locations

    67 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 1AW

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    VentureWeb

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    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.

    Office Locations

    201 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA

  8. Heathgate Search

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    Heathgate Search is a leading HSEQ recruitment firm with a specialisation in Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Fire Safety. They provide executive, permanent, and interim HSEQ recruitment solutions to companies in the private, public, and non-profit sectors throughout the world. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Southwark.

    Office Locations

    20 St Thomas St, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9RS

  9. Kingsley Sharpe Limited

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    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.

    Office Locations

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

  10. Moda Consult

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    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.

    Office Locations

    81 Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3AY

  11. JD Haspel

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    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.

    Office Locations

    30 King Street, City of London, London, EC2V 8EH

  12. A Link Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

    30 Churchill Place, Poplar, London, E14 5EU

  13. Spartan Partnership

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    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.

    Office Locations

    City Point 1 Ropemaker Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 9HT

  14. SPK Search

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House, City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  15. Refined Search

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Belle House Victoria Station, Platform 1, Westminster, London, SW1V 1JT

  16. Emerald Personnel Limited

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    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.

    Office Locations

    71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ

  17. SKU Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

    5 Greenwich View Place, Poplar, London, E14 9NN

  18. WESTWORK GROUP LTD

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    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 Locations

    Office 7, 35 -37 Ludgate Hill, City of London, London, EC4M 7JN

  19. RedCat Digital

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Timber yard, 115a Drysdale Street, Islington, London, N1 6ND

  20. SLA Recruitment Limited

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    SLA Recruitment Limited focuses on Sales recruitment across the key areas of Media & Advertising, Conference & Events, Business Information, Marketing & Production and Event Management & Operations. Since their business began in 2015, leveraging their consultants' collective experience of over 10 years, they have been placing graduate and entry-level talent, up to senior executives. Their office can be found in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    50 Liverpool Street, City of London, London, EC2M 7PY

  21. Clarity

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    Clarity performs specialised staffing solutions for an array of clients in the Consumer Products, Hospitality, Leisure, and Retail markets. Operating across the UK and internationally, they also offer consultancy, executive search, and market research & insight services. Clarity's office based in London assigns professionals to various board-level placements. These include the CEO, CFO, Directors in Sales, MD/GM, and Senior Independent Directors.

    Office Locations

    16 Charles II Street, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4QU

  22. Mind Recruitment Group Ltd

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    Mind Recruitment Group Ltd is a trusted talent acquisition entity that deals exclusively with the executive search, IT Sales, and Technology markets. Serving employers across the UK and internationally, they assign job seekers to various contract and permanent positions. These include Analysts/Programmers and Project Managers. The company was recognised as the Technology Recruitment Firm of the Year 2016 by the Australia Business Awards.

    Office Locations

    Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6LG

  23. Black & White Recruitment

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    Black & White Recruitment has been helping fulfil the recruitment needs of contact centres since 2018. Covering disciplines consisting of Workforce Management, Customer Experience and more, they conduct permanent and contract recruitment, as well as retained executive search, utilising their combined experience of 15 years. They are located in London.

    Office Locations

    Trafalgar House, 11 Waterloo Pl, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4AU

  24. North Starr Ltd

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    North Starr Ltd are experts in assigning Commercial and Sales candidates for vacancies in the Technology industry. Serving employers across the UK and the US, they also meet the staffing needs of Channel/Partnerships, Customer Success Pre-sales, and Sales Engineering disciplines. The agency often sources Account Executives, Enterprise Sales Executives, Pre/Post-sales Engineers, Sales Directors, and Solutions Consultants.

    Office Locations

    Vintners Place 68 Upper Thames St., City of London, London, EC4V 3BJ

  25. Cloudway Talent

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    Cloudway Talent is a niche Islington Salesforce recruitment agency that sources talent like Administrators, Developers, Architects, Sales Staff, Project Managers and Executives from their network of over 16,000 applicants. They also cover Salesforce- adjacent industries, including configure-price-quote, order management, commerce and marketing cloud, which handles business-to-business and business-to-consumer.

    Office Locations

    The Stanley building, 7 Pancras Sq, Islington, London, N1C 4AG

  26. Faraday Recruitment Ltd

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    Faraday Recruitment Ltd is involved in fulfilling various contract, temporary, and permanent vacancies in the Construction and Engineering industries and their segments. The firm's expertise extends to the Civils, Design Engineering, Electrical, HSE, HV Commissioning, HV SAP, Mechanical, Power Station Infrastructures, Project/Site Management, Renewable Energy, and Transmission & Distribution functions nationwide and across Northern Ireland.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  27. Hotel Recruitment Services Ltd

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    Hotel Recruitment Services Ltd extends its expertise across Hospitality, Leisure, and Travel markets nationwide and internationally. Headquartered in London, they find staff who seek either contract, permanent, or temporary positions at all levels. The entity leverages its more than 30 years of combined experience in sourcing the likes of Cluster Sales Managers, Directors of Sales, Key Account Managers, Reservations Managers, and Social Media Managers.

    Office Locations

    Suite 303, 7 Francis Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DW

  28. Resource 17 Ltd

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    Resource17 Ltd, headquartered in London, deals with the Renewable Energy and Technology & Digital industries. Serving employers across the UK and internationally, they cater for the following disciplines: Circular Economy, Core & Core+ Investment, Grid, BESS & EV, and Hydrogen. They assign professionals to a plethora of vacancies at all levels and commonly work with asset developers/owners and technology companies.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House, 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  29. Carrington Recruitment Solutions Limited

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    Carrington Recruitment Solutions Limited sources Digital and Professional Services talent, from graduate and mid-level, up to manager and director levels. Since they opened their doors in 2009 in the City of London, they have built a client portfolio that consists of BDO LLP, InSkin Media, RocketFuel, Voluum and more. Some example job openings they deal with are Business Analyst, UX Engineer, Global Digital Programme Manager and IT Applications Support Lead.

    Office Locations

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

  30. Bramble People

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    Bramble People, formed in 2013, aids the Government and Public Sector as they scout for Technology and Sales professionals. For Technology, they handle fields like Software Development, DevOps & WebOps, Agile, Information & Cyber Security and more. For Sales, they recruit across Pre-Sales, Inside Sales, Account Management, Business Development and Sales Management. Their office can be found in Westminster and they are part of the Bramble Group.

    Office Locations

    The Smith's Building 179 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 5PL

  31. HOST Technology Group

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    A multi-disciplinary talent-sourcing firm, HOST Technology Group aids in filling various contract and permanent roles. Their specialism mainly caters to the Technology sector across the UK and Europe. From its London office, the agency covers Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Cyber Security, Development, Digital Workplace, and Internet of Things fields.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  32. Cordless Resourcing Limited

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    Cordless Resourcing Limited opens permanent and contract Technology jobs. Enterprises they work for are in Banking & Finance, Technology, Pharma, Legal, Insurance and more. They also aid the Public Sector. Situated in Westminster, they have contacts with specialists in Workplace IT, Software Development, Data & Analytics, Cloud & Networks, Cyber Security and Change. They are part of the Cordless Group, which has been in the industry for 25 years.

    Office Locations

    2 Queen Annes Gate Buildings, Dartmouth Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9BP

  33. NDC Creative Ltd

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    NDC Creative Ltd offers talent recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Creative, Design, and Production sectors. Since their incorporation in 2014, their operation has been extended to employers nationwide and across Asia, Europe, and the US. The disciplines they commonly cover include Branding, Graphics, Motion, Product and Service Design, Project Management, User Interface & Interaction, User Experience, and Visual.

    Office Locations

    121a Dulwich Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0NG

  34. Recruitomatic

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    Recruitomatic is a UK-wide agency for Engineering, Finance, and Digital Marketing roles. They have over 45 years of combined industry experience and a database of 300,000+ candidates. Established in 2021.

    Office Locations

    128 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  35. Fortus Recruitment

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    Fortus Recruitment, based in London, delivers employment opportunities to applicants seeking contract, permanent, and temporary assignments in various sectors. These include Construction, Facilities & Building Services, Fire Safety, and Property Services. They primarily hire blue and white-collared staff for a wide range of positions, such as Estates & Facilities Manager, Fire Safety Surveyor, Labourer, Project Director, and Site Manager.

    Office Locations

    12 Marshgate Lane, Stratford, London, E15 2NH

  36. NSFR LIMITED

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    NSFR LIMITED conducts multi-sector hiring services for employers across the UK and internationally. Headquartered in London, their specialism reaches Private Banking & Wealth Management, Real Estate, Landed Estates & Livery Companies, Shipping & Commodities, and Single Family Offices markets. The company primarily delivers executive search solutions and places professionals in a plethora of positions at all levels, such as CEO.

    Office Locations

    7 New Quebec Street, Westminster, London, W1H 7RH

  37. EM Group

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    EM Group is a specialist agency that supplies workforce solutions in industries such as Consulting, Executive / Management, and Project Management. The agency has been in the industry for over 25 years and is based in Mayfair, London.

    Office Locations

    118 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 7NW

  38. MacTalent

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    MacTalent offers specialised staffing services to a diverse range of employers across the UK and internationally. Their expertise reaches the Banking, Financial Services, IT, and Technology industries. With a team based in London, the agency attracts professionals to fill an array of appointments, such as Architects and Engineers. They also cover the staffing needs of Cloud, Data, DevOps, FinTech, and Software Engineering fields.

    Office Locations

    Suite 23, Fifth Floor 63-66 Hatton Garden, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8LE

  39. Exclusive Household Staff

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    Exclusive Household Staff is a specialist agency based in London that provides Domestic staff. The agency offers Domestic and Household Staff Training and is in partnership with their sister company, Exclusive Butler School. The agency recruits for candidates including Weekend Nannys, Housekeepers, Head Housekeepers, Cooks, and more.

    Office Locations

    111 Buckingham Palace Road, Chelsea, London, SW1W 0SR

  40. Round 8

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    Round 8 are market experts that provide staffing solutions to the Digital, Media, and Technology sectors across the UK and overseas. From their headquarters in London, and with teams scattered across the EMEA and the Asia Pacific, they closely work with a wide variety of clients within the Technology, Digital Content, Brand, and Data fields, including Business Insider, Refinery29, Buzzfeed, Bloomberg, and Rakuten.

    Office Locations

    154-158 Shoreditch High Street, Aldgate, London, E1 6HU

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.