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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Prime Healthcare Solutions is a UK-based nursing agency providing temporary healthcare staff to NHS and private sector clients. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, the agency offers last-minute staffing solutions. With 38 years of experience, they ensure that all candidates are thoroughly vetted to meet the required standards of care.
18 King William Street, Waltham Cross, London, EC4N 7BP
Aqua Healthcare sources Healthcare specialists for General Practice Surgeries, Nursing Homes, Walk-in Centres, Urgent Care Centres, Minor Injury Units, Out of Hour Services and more. Having their base of operations in the City of London, they work across the whole of the UK, assisting both Clinical and Non-Clinical personnel and public and private organisations alike. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, City of London, London, EC2M 5SQ
LanceSoft, with international coverage, conducts multi-sector talent solutions by selecting staff who fit either contract, permanent, or temporary roles. For over 23 years, the agency has been dealing with Aerospace, Automotive, Banking & Finance, Big Data, Creative, Cyber Security, Energy, Engineering, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor, and Telecom verticals. They are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau.
Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 5BW
Cornell Partnership has been sourcing private equity, growth and advisory professionals throughout Europe since 2005. They accommodate assignments for start-ups, venture capital, corporates, consultancy and more. With a head office in the City of London, their solutions include retained search for an end-to-end partnership, exclusive contingent and contingent models for time-sensitive requisites, and recruitment campaigns for multiple staff needs.
78 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6HL
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Upload your CV andSafe & Sound Care Ltd supplies part-time and full-time temporary workers in Healthcare and Domiciliary Care. With connections with Social Workers, Nurses, Care Assistants and Support Workers who have all undergone Disclosure and Barring Service checks, they offer services which include In-home Senior Care, Hourly Care, Live-in Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care and Holiday Care. They cover London and nearby areas through their office in Lewisham.
Office 154, My Office Club, 67-71 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 5JX
HC Change Partners has a wealth of experience dealing with clients in the Financial Services, Management Consulting, and Technology markets. They recruit qualified talent nationwide and also cater to the Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Digital, Risk & Compliance, and System Development fields. The firm is a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9LG
New Avenues bridges a plethora of talents across Creative, Entertainment, and Technology verticals across the UK. The company also delivers recruitment consultancy solutions and fulfils various permanent and contract vacancies at all levels. From its London-based office, they also cover Business Operations, Finance & Accountancy, HR, Legal, and Marketing.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Longwater Partners, with international reach, has been providing executive search and consultancy services to an array of clients since 2009. Their specialism extends to Asset Management, Digital Technology & Communications, Financial Services, FinTech, Gaming & Leisure, Industrials, Legal, Public & Social Sectors, Public Equity, and Specialist Retail sectors. The firm places professionals into executive and non-executive vacancies.
55 New Oxford Street, Soho, London, WC1A 1BS
Arch Resourcing matches Healthcare and Social Care professionals with public, private and not-for-profit organisations nationwide with the help of their Bermondsey team. Incorporated in 2018, they are on the lookout for permanent and temporary Support Workers, Social Workers, Home Managers, Healthcare Assistants, Nurses and similar. They are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Three Tuns House 109 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1NL
Highwater Search is a niche talent solutions provider that covers the Financial Services market across the UK and the USA. They also deal with various fields, including Hedge Fund/Growth Equity, Investment, Family Offices, Private Credit, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. With 20 years of collective experience, the firm aids in fulfilling a wide variety of appointments at associate to partner levels.
101 Wood Lane Floor 7, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 7FW
Hutchinsons Domestic Staff puts forward domestic household staff including, but not limited to, butlers, chauffeurs, housekeepers, gardeners, personal assistants and estate managers. Their head office in Battersea, complemented by satellite offices in Europe, the US and Africa and over 35 years of experience, has enabled them to achieve a 95% placement success rate. To ensure client peace of mind, they also have a guarantee system in place.
Penhurst House, 352-356 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3BY
Jay Care Solutions Limited, situated in London, mainly fulfils staffing requirements in the Health and Social Care verticals. With national coverage, the talent acquisition firm attracts qualified personnel for various appointments. These include Health Care Assistants, Home Care Managers, Registered Nurses, and Senior Support Workers. They also work for End of Life Care, Mental Health, Social Care, and Specialist Care disciplines.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Langbourn Partners primarily works with employers in the Financial Services industry. They have a breadth of experience covering the following functions across the UK and overseas: Business Development, Buy Side, Corporate Broking, Corporate Finance, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, M&A, and Private Equity. Since 1998, the agency has been sourcing Heads of Investment Banking and Managing Directors.
28 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1BB
Melton Legal is a trusted recruitment solutions provider that predominantly conducts executive search services to an extensive client portfolio in the Legal sector. Operating across the UK and overseas, they have been covering various industries. These include Banking & Finance, Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, and Real Estate. The London-based entity hires on a permanent basis for Litigation Partners and Structured Finance Team positions.
32 Threadneedle Street, City of London, London, EC2R 8AY
Bella Bouji is a renowned Hair and Beauty Recruitment agency specialising in permanent and temporary placements. We cater to professionals across the spectrum: hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, aestheticians, massage therapists, receptionist and spa managers. Our unique edge? A proprietary web application engineered to propel your hiring journey forward.
1 Faraday Road, Unit 19, North Kensington, London, W10 5LQ
Haley Bridge has over 20 years of experience supplying talent resources to the FinTech and Disruptive Technology space. They operate 24/7 and their core areas of expertise include Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SDET, and Software Development. The agency provides solutions for clients such as contingency search, retained search, and contract staffing.
2 Southbank Place, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7NW
Willow Recruitment is an international multi-sector employment agency. Based in London, they recruit candidates of all levels on a temporary or permanent basis across the Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, IT & Telecoms, Education, Admin & Office, and Driving & Logistics industries.
27 Old Gloucester St, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
Euro London Appointments is an independent multilingual recruitment firm that specialises in supplying talents with linguistic abilities. The firm was established in 1990 and has offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt & Munich. They recruit for for multiple fields, including Accounting, Engineering and Sales.
Watling House, 4th Floor, 33 Cannon St, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB
Vertex Healthcare provides fully vetted medical professionals, for temporary positions in the private sector, nationwide throughout the UK. We specialise in providing Healthcare Assistants (HCA) and Support workers, seniors and nurses (RGN and RMN). Our existing clients comprise of large care home companies; residential and supported living, and nursing homes. Get in touch today for a swift response so we can help you!
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
La Source is an Aesthetic, Beauty & Spa specialist recruitment agency that provides temporary and permanent placements for positions like Beauty Therapist, Clinic Manager, Retail Facialist, Marketing Manager, Aesthetic Therapist, and more. La Source was established in 2002 and is a REC member. They offer their recruitment solutions throughout London, the UK and internationally.
180, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9HF
Flow are a specialist multi discipline recruitment agency, with national and international reach. We care for your career and assist in finding you the ideal position within your chosen field. We specialise in industries such as Leisure, Sports, Hospitality, Retail, Childcare amongst many others.
Delta House, 175-177 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1HR
We are known and respected in London and across the UK and provide candidates for all key industries including legal, administration, accounting, sales, marketing, financial services and IT. Founded and directed by recruitment veteran Max Salerno, LH Pink benefits from a deep knowledge of the Non-Profit and Commercial sectors in London and around the UK.
Suite 206 Fox Court, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HN
BEST RATES IN UK... Labour Hire supply reliable, vetted candidates throughout the UK. Whether you require a single operative or full site coverage temporary, contract or permanent, Labour Hire delivers a cost-effective solution for all your recruitment needs. We provide high quality personnel at short notice who are committed to delivering exceptional standards of workmanship and reliability.
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB
+ 9 other offices
Global Accounting Network recruits Accounting & Finance professionals to fill contract, fixed-term part-time, and permanent roles in an array of sectors. Since 2011, they have been catering to the following industries in London and Atlanta: Industrial & Natural Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Property, FM & Construction, Retail, FMCG, & Hospitality, and Technology, Media & Telecoms.
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QH
+ 2 other offices
Gabriele has a breadth of experience placing Creative professionals into businesses across the UK and overseas. They aid in filling freelance and permanent vacancies in the Design and Creative Services, Client Services and Admin, Strategy, New Business, and Marketing sectors. They have worked with a wide range of clients, including Seymourpowell, Purple, Magpie Studio, Together, Design Bridge, and PriestmanGoode.
Henry Wood House, 2 Riding House Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7FA
+ 2 other offices
Hanover Fox International supplies professionals in Consumer, Manufacturing, Health Care, Not-for-Profit, and Technology sectors. The agency is certified by Cyber Essentials and has been operating since 1996. They recruit for staff such as Group Business Development Directors, Marketing Managers, and Heads of Supply.
180 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9HF
+ 2 other offices
Global M is an international talent consultancy focused on the Technology vertical. They work with start-ups and scale-ups through to corporates like J.P. Morgan, Abcam, Limejump, Crisalix, Signaturit, Xelix, OLX Group, and more. They have several locations across Europe such as London, Cambridge, Barcelona, and Johannesburg.
215-221 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA
+ 2 other offices
Gold Education Recruitment is a specialist Education agency that recruits Supply Teachers, Primary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, LSAs, Teaching Assistants, and Administration Staff for day to day supply cover, short-term & long-term positions, and permanent placements. They offer an on call-service, 7 days a week. They provide their recruitment solutions across Essex, including in Colchester, Witham, and Basildon.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
+ 2 other offices
Ramsden Recruitment specialises in services for the Catering and Hospitality industry for Essex, London, and the South East. The agency is based in Essex and has at least 15 years of experience in the Catering industry. They supply Hospitality resourcing needs such as Housekeepers, Chefs and Restaurant Managers.
30 Percy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 2DB
+ 2 other offices
With over 20 years of combined experience, Alphatech Resources is a recruitment firm that specialises in providing staffing solutions to the Fire & Security sector throughout the UK. The company recruits Engineers, Project Managers, Sales staff etc. They have worked with a variety of clients, from Independent NSI approved companies to Global Manufacturers.
2nd Floor, Essex House Station Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2SJ
+ 2 other offices
Established in 2012, Aran Recruitment is a staffing and recruiting business that provides reliable and efficient recruitment solutions to the Construction & Civil Engineering, and Rail industries in the UK. They recruit for roles like Groundworker, Skilled Operative, Bricklayer, General Foreman, Formwork Carpenter, and Steelfixer. The firm is based in London.
Elizabeth House 212e Suite 28 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0DG
+ 2 other offices
A multi-disciplinary recruitment partner, Artemis Talent Group extends its expertise in meeting the staffing needs of a broad range of employers across the UK and internationally. They operate within the Financial Services market and cover Change & Transformation, DevOps, Operations & Compliance, Sales & Business Development, and Software Engineering & Development functions. The firm fulfills a wide variety of appointments at all levels.
33 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1BR
+ 2 other offices
Aske Consulting is a niche Automotive recruitment agency, focusing on opening middle to senior, and executive management positions. Their network extends internationally, working from sites in Edinburgh and London. They complete Operations and Finance assignments in ventures in Manufacturing, Transportation, and more. Their operations began in 2009.
33 St James's Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
+ 2 other offices
Aston Murray manages recruitment in Finance and Accountancy, supporting businesses of all sizes from small to medium-sized enterprises to FTSE listed corporations. They satisfy permanent, temporary and interim appointment requirements from Part Qualified Professionals up to Chief Financial Officers. Their offices are located in Stratford and the Midlands. They opened their doors in 2013 and their consultants have nearly 10 years of experience each.
19th Floor 1 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London, E20 1HZ
+ 2 other offices
Bambino and Butler is an established provider of staffing support to a diverse client group across the UK and overseas. With a focus on the Childcare industry, the firm places personnel for a wide range of temporary and permanent assignments from their London office. They deliver talent to various positions, including Part-time Housekeepers, Rotational Nannies, and After School Nannies.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
+ 2 other offices
Beauchamp Partners is a specialist recruitment agency that offers its expertise in placing staff into Private Household roles such as Housekeeper, Chef, Estate Manager, and Gardener. They have over 30 years of recruitment experience. Beauchamp Partners works with clients nationally and globally; these include clients looking for permanent and temporary staff for yachts, planes, private villas, and chalets.
14a Eccleston Street, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9LT
+ 2 other offices
Established in 2015, Bluewave Select is a recruitment firm that focuses on SAP, providing experts to its clients globally. They have worked with the likes of Deloitte, GSK, Coca-Cola, Babcock, World Duty-Free, Accenture, and IBM. They offer executive appointments, permanent recruitment, contract teams & project specific roles, and individual headhunting services. The company has offices in Harrogate, London, Munich, and Delaware.
Kemp House, 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 2 other offices
Buckley Consulting offers its specialist staffing service to providing Tax professionals in various disciplines such as Capital Allowances, Corporate Tax, Dual Handler, Employment Tax, Global Mobility, Immigration, International Social Security, International Tax, Tax Risk, and Trusts. They recruit across Europe on a permanent and contract basis from their offices in London. Buckley Consulting has over 25 years of Tax recruitment experience.
Studio 10, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4SE
+ 2 other offices
GSR2R, located in Westminster, focuses on recruitment for Recruitment professionals such as Consultants, Researchers, and Managers. Their network extends to different industries like Finance, Engineering, Fashion and even the Public Sector. Since they began in 2001, they have completed over 3,000 appointments in which their talents have stayed for 7.5 years on average.
91 Wimpole Street, Westminster, London, W1G 0EF
+ 2 other offices
Celsius Graduate Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for graduates seeking employment. Located in Cheshire and London, the agency works with companies across the UK. They handle assignments for a diverse range of sectors including Retail, Pharmaceutical, Finance and IT.
99 Bishopsgate 1st Floor, City of London, London, EC2M 3XD
+ 2 other offices
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.