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.
AgencyCentral lists 69 popular industries and categorise recruitment agencies based on what they cover, so you can easily and quickly find the ones which are most helpful to you.
Loxwood Moore is a London-based executive search consultancy that covers several sectors including Construction, Digital & Technology, FM, Engineering, and the Built & Natural Environment. They have expertise in the Infrastructure, Rail, Roads, Aviation, Water, Utilities, Power, Property, Industrial, and Manufacturing markets. The agency also provides temporary contract workers to the Built Environment, Transport, and Engineering sectors.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
MatchMe Recruitment is focused on the Digital Media industry. The firm specialises in recruiting for niche-specific areas like Social Media, Commerce, Content, Creative, PR & Communications, Marketing, and Technology. They recruit for a variety of roles at all salary levels, and they work with various clients from startups to medium and large global brands. The firm was established in 2015 and is based in London.
2nd Floor, Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6BD
Clermont Search is a niche Privacy, Data, Cybersecurity and Blockchain recruitment consultancy supporting Legal, Regulatory and Compliance talents as well as brands like Sony, Amazon and Baker McKenzie. Headquartered in the City of London, they satisfy positions of all levels internationally through strategies such as retained search, contingency search, contract and interim search and team move recruitment. They were incorporated in 2009.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
The Talent Space Recruitment makes Marketing and Business Support placements. They typically work with clients within Finance, HR, Office Support, PR, and Sales. Their founders have 12 and 17 years of recruitment experience respectively.
We Work, 8 Devonshire Square, City of London, London, EC2M 4YF
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25 Old Broad St, City of London, London, EC2N 1HN
S&G Recruitment Ltd was established in 1989 and has over four decades of expertise. They advertise across nine job boards and only send the top five candidates to interview.
1 Quality Ct, Chancery Ln, Holborn, London, WC2A 1HR
Established in 1987, The Maine Group is a recruitment consultancy that provides Secretarial, HR, Charity, and Sales and Marketing professionals on a temporary or permanent basis. The company has 30 years of experience. Some job roles they recruit for include Executive Assistant, Curriculum Manager, Business Support Executive, Compliance Manager, Content Producer, and Administrator.
25 Wilton Road, The Strand, London, SW1V 1LW
Goodman Masson is a specialist recruitment agency with teams based in London, Dusseldorf, and New York. Catering to a broad range of disciplines, they have provided permanent, temporary, and contract staffing services to the Finance, Technology, and Specialist Markets for over 25 years. During the TIARA Recruitment Award 2021, they received The Blackwood Capital Diversity and Inclusion Award.
120 Aldersgate Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4JQ
60 Degrees is an executive search firm that specialises in the matching of candidates with clients to a wide range of sectors including Sales, Marketing, IT, Supply Chain, Finance & Accounting, and Consulting & Change. They provide their executive search and recruitment services across Africa, Europe, the UK and the Middle East.
20 Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, W2 6LG
Alumni Global is a multi-sector recruitment agency, supporting ventures in Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial, Public & Social sectors, Technology and Digital. They handle permanent, interim and executive appointments in Commercial, Marketing, Finance, HR & Admin, IT, Supply Chain and more, from specialist up to board level. They have nine locations globally in Europe, the US, Australia, and the UK.
9 Appold Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2AP
Anchor Conzult supplies staff to a wide range of sectors including Administration, Accounting & Finance, Education, Health & Social Care, Hospitality & Catering, and IT & Telecoms. Among the roles they cover are Handyman, Cook, Factory Staff, Chef, Security Guard, Care Worker, and a whole lot more. They provide their pool of talents with coaching, training and mentoring. Anchor Conzult are members of the REC and are CIS approved.
The Arc, 420 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HP
Anthony Gregg Partnership is an Executive Search firm that is located in London. They cover the Retail, Luxury, Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure sectors. Aside from Executive recruitment, they also offer a variety of coaching services, executive outplacement services & support, talent mapping, assessment services, and more solutions.
2 Allen Street, Kensington, London, W8 6BH
Renaix is a provider of executive search and international recruitment services and they specialise in placing Senior Management, Finance, and Audit professionals. The company sources personnel such as Corporate Auditors, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, and Financial Controllers for top European multinationals and large financial services institutions. The agency was founded in 1997 and is based in London.
5 Underwood Street, Islington, London, N1 7LY
Consumer Additions provides recruitment solutions for the Consumer sector, hiring for areas like Finance, Digital, Marketing, Commercial and HR. They started in 2015 and have since fulfilled permanent, temporary, interim and executive roles domestically and globally. Located in Soho, they have worked with PUMA, Red Bull, Diptyque Paris and more. Example jobs they offer are Financial Accountant, Credit Controller and Commercial Finance Analyst.
The Space, 120 Regent St, Soho, London, W1B 5FE
Covent Garden Recruitment covers a vast range of Administrative roles on a temporary, permanent or fixed-term contract basis. They supply Office Support staff to London and Home Counties companies, including membership organisations, international charities and public sectors. They usually recruit for employees with a strong customer service background and MS Office experience. Located in London, CGR is a corporate member of the REC.
3rd Floor, 9 Irving St, Soho, London, WC2H 7AH
E-Solutions is a global talent acquisition agency that offers a full range of workforce management solutions in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecom, and Engineering. The agency covers contract, full-time (direct hire), and on-demand staffing solutions. They provide their services to multiple locations including in Europe, APAC, and North America.
85, Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
Sauce Recruitment is a boutique recruitment agency specialising within the Finance & Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Content, Digital, and Office Support sectors. They cover all roles from entry-level to c-suite executives, and support temporary, fixed-term contract, and permanent placements - whether on a contingency or retained search basis. They have worked with HBO, Bauer Media Group, National Geographic, Universal, and Warner Music Group.
Sauce Recruitment Ltd 2-6 Boundary Row, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8HP
SelectUS Total specialises in delivering solutions to a wide range of industries such as Food & Drink, FMCG, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Retail, Operations, Security, Manufacturing, and Hospitality. They have been operating since 2008 and have catered to all size of clients across the UK. Based in London, their broad recruitment network spans the UK, Europe, and America.
AMC House, 12 Cumberland Avenue, Willesden, London, NW10 7QL
Pretium Resourcing is a trusted temporary workforce supplier for the Facilities, Construction, Aviation, Hospitality, Energy, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Rail sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. Their headquarters is situated in London.
Dawson House, 5 Jewry Street, City of London, London, EC3N 2EX
Prize Placements is a Wimbledon-based independent company that serves the Administration, Education, and Industrial sectors. They cover the South West London and Surrey areas. The company has previously recruited for roles such as Central Back Office Auditor, Maths & English Teacher - SEND, Internal Sales Support, School Testing Operatives, School Administrator, Warehouse Team Leader, and 3.5T Van Driver.
Suite 301 The Courtyard 7 Francis Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DW
Stanton Miller Recruitment is a London-based agency that operates throughout the UK and worldwide. With more than 17 years of experience, they have filled vacancies such as Executive Assistant, Estate Manager, House Manager, Private Chef, Chief of Staff, Nanny, Wardrobe Manager, Driver, Chauffeur, Groundsmen, Private Security Staff, and more. They also offer a 24/7 service.
62 Trafalgar Sq, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 5DS
Pacific International is an executive search agency with offices in the UK, Germany, and USA. They have delivered talent to 28% of Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies and they provide talent acquisition, assessment and selection, leadership succession, and female leaders and diversity strategy services. The agency offers services to a wide range of industries including Automotive, Consumer Goods, and Pharmaceuticals.
41-47 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3RQ
Law Choice was established in 1992 and provides the Legal sector with professional talent. The agency offers permanent, temporary, part-time, and contract placements and some of the positions they recruit for include IT Help Desk Team Leader, Facilities Operations Manager, Legislation Executive, Legal Receptionist, and Legal PA - Intellectual Property.
29 Finsbury Circus, City of London, London, EC2M 5QQ
Amida recruits for the Property, Construction, Civils, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Housing, HSEQ, and Energy sectors. Some of the numerous roles they handle include Project Manager, Recovery Practitioner, Neighbourhood Officer, Senior Architect, Associate Partner, Quantity Surveyor, and more. They have offices in London, Singapore, Australia, and Africa.
1 Mark Square, City of London, London, EC2A 4EG
Square Mile Connections is a niche agency focused on recruitment for the Banking and Financial Services sectors, specialising in Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Securitisation, and Corporate Trust. Established in 2005 and based in London, they have worked with small independent firms through to large FTSE 100 companies, both in the UK and worldwide.
86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE
Anderson Clark provides Support and Administration professionals to Media, Banking, and Law establishments through to private individuals, firms, and institutes in London. They support both permanent and temporary staffing requirements.
35 New Broad Street, New Broad Street House, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH
Larbey Evans provides recruitment solutions to the Legal sector, and their areas of expertise include Administration, Finance, HR, and IT. The agency is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and they offer their services to UK, US and International Law firms. Some of the roles they recruit for include Team Assistant, Business Analyst, Trade Marks Paralegal, Legal PA, and more.
125 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1AR
Skilled Careers specialises in the recruitment of Construction, Engineering, and Property professionals. They cover a wide range of vacancies in areas including Trades & Labour, Architecture, Property Management & Surveying, Facilities Management, Transport & Infrastructure, Building Services, and Sales. This London-based agency is a Constructionline Gold Member, Disability Confident Committed, and Safe Contractor verified.
77 Gracechurch Street, City of London, London, EC3V 0AS
An agency focusing on the Retail, Facilities Management, Security and Hospitality sectors, Admiral Recruitment recruits Room Attendants, Group Executive Chefs, Assistant General Managers, Customer Service Assistants, and more. They handle roles from craft-level through to management. Admiral was established in 1995 and is based in London.
20 Cousin Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 3TE
Since 2015, Tate & Associates has provided senior-level executive search and selection services for companies across the country. They deliver customised recruiting solutions for every critical aspect of the hiring process, from locating key professionals to conducting comprehensive background checks. They recruit for Senior Management personnel, Sales and Account Managers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and more.
35 - 37 Ludgate Hill, City of London, London, EC4M 7JN
Alumni Career Opportunities is a multi-sector recruitment agency, supporting ventures in Consumer, Financial Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Industrial, Public & Social Sector, Technology and Digital. They handle permanent, interim and executive appointments in Commercial, Marketing, HR & Admin, IT, Supply Chain and more, from specialist up to board levels. They have nine locations globally in Europe, US, Australia, and a UK office in London.
Mindspace 9 Appold Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2AP
Positive Employment is a search consultancy that focuses on the supply of permanent and temporary placements for short term or long term contracts within London and the surrounding areas. They also provide short work-based courses on CoSHH, first aid awareness, food hygiene, GDPR confidentiality, and more. They have made over 3000 placements since their establishment in 2001.
W56, Grove Business Centre 560-568 High Road, South Tottenham, London, N17 9TA
Harcourt Matthews Ltd has a breadth of experience in offering specialised staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide and overseas. Since its foundation in 1998, they have been delivering permanent candidates to various appointments at all levels. The sectors they provide service for include Accounting & Finance, Commercial Management, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Marketing, Procurement, and Purchasing & Supply Chain.
29 the Green, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 1HS
McCord Recruitment Services is a specialist Engineering staffing firm that offers permanent, temporary and graduate recruitment solutions across the UK. They offer free candidate replacements and a reimbursement structure for unsuccessful placements. The firm also provides resume and interview support for candidates. They've previously recruited for Technical Authors, Configuration Engineers, Estimators, Aircraft Fitters, and CNC Machinists.
Covent Garden 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
VBEYOND CORPORATION delivers many recruitment solutions including permanent, temporary, and executive search services. Their headquarters is located in New Jersey, USA, with branches in Canada, the UK, and India. They are ISO 9001 quality certified and a Great Place to Work-Certified firm.
VBeyond UK Limited 11 Parliament Mews, Mortlake, London, SW14 7HD
VQlick Consultancy Ltd predominantly hires for full time and part time permanent Technology, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Retail and E-Commerce assignments. With sites in London, Poland, US and Singapore, they have a global footprint as they place individuals and teams into start-ups and non-profit organisations up to multinational corporations. They were incorporated in 2018 and have over 30 years of collective experience.
KINGS PLACE, 90 YORK WAY, Islington, London, N1 9AG
London Staff is a recruitment expert that focuses on providing staffing services to the Business Development, Construction, Engineering, Finance, IT, Legal, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, and Sales industries. The local agency sources permanent, contract, and temporary talents across London and neighbouring areas. London Staff is a division of the UK Staffing Group.
Kemp House 152 - 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
OneClick Recruitment exclusively deals with recruitment for sectors focused on Consumer and Service such as Construction, Security, Agricultural and Health & Social Care. Aside from recruitment, they also manage the payrolls of their placements and offer training classes for aspiring Social Care personnel. Their office is in Docklands.
F18a Waterfront Studios 1 Dock Road, Docklands, London, E16 1AH
Perfect People extends employment opportunities in IT disciplines like Enterprise Networking & Security, Mobility, Collaboration and Datacentre & Cloud. Formed in 2000 by their founder who has Network and Infrastructure Recruitment experience, they place permanent, contract and ad hoc personnel into companies like Cisco and Microsoft. They also do retained executive search and recruitment process outsourcing. They are based in the City of London.
35 New Broad Stree, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH
Screen International Group Ltd sources talent of all levels in Sales, Digital, Media, Conference & Events, Finance, Technology, Public Sector and Professional Service. Since they started in 2016, they have been offering managed services, contingency recruitment, executive search and interim contract search globally, made possible by their team in Finsbury.
1 Coldbath Square, Finsbury, London, EC1R 5HL
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.