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.
Alfen is a specialist Technology recruitment company headquartered in Dulwich and founded in 2015. Sourcing applicants from graduates up to c-suite executives, they handle permanent and contract assignments across Development, Testing, Infrastructure, Technical Writing.
Unit D235, Park Hall Road, Dulwich, London, SE21 8DE
London Works specialises in multi-industry recruitment services. Their expertise extends across Accounting & Finance, Administration, Banking Operations, Compliance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Risk, Sales, and Secretarial & Support markets nationwide. They are members of the REC, and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
3rd Floor, City Reach, 5 Greenwich View Place, Poplar, London, E14 9NN
Gresham Hunt is a talent acquisition specialist operating within the Governance, Front Office, and Technology markets. They are based in London, but have offices in the US, Netherlands, and Germany. They have previously recruited for positions such as Third-Party Risk Project Manager, Information Security Assurance Consultant, Senior Finance Business Partner - Costs, and Audit Seniors.
4th Floor, 33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB
G Squared International is a trusted multi-disciplinary talent recruitment company that works exclusively with national and international clients. They provide executive search services to the Fashion & Luxury, Beauty & Lifestyle, Hospitality, and Sports sectors. Since 2007, the firm has also been covering various divisions, such as E-Commerce, Marketing, Operations, and Wholesale. They place candidates in a wide range of roles at all levels.
48 Warwick Street, Soho, London, W1B 5AW
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London Head Office: 8-11 St John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BF
Project Recruit is an international boutique recruitment agency that supplies staffing solutions to clients within the IT and Data Analytics space. The agency is in compliance with international tax and anti-money laundering legislation. They support permanent, temporary, and contract placements for roles such as IT Programme Manager, Senior Database SME, Cloud Engineer, Windows Server Engineer, and Data Engineer.
The Concourse, Waterloo Station, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7LY
Step 2 Recruitment matches the right professional with roles within the Fashion, Retail Operations, Merchandising Leisure, Design & Production, Digital Sales & Marketing, Office Support, and Hospitality markets. They work with businesses of all sizes, from SMEs through to large blue chip organisations. They are based in London, but caters throughout UK and the Middle East.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
With teams based in 13 locations nationwide and abroad, Michael Bailey Associates is a multi-sector recruitment provider that aids in filling permanent and contract vacancies. Since 1989, they have been working for various industries such as Energy, Finance, IT, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Technology, and Telecommunications. They are an ISO 9001 registered company that offers on-site recruitment solutions and executive search services.
12 Brook House, Chapel Place, Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3SJ
Paragon Personnel is a privately-owned boutique agency that provides permanent, temporary, and contract manpower solutions to a wide range of industries. For temporary candidates, they offer referencing, skills testing, training, and legal advice. Founded in 1989, the agency has previously recruited Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Team Secretaries, Receptionists, Secretarial Managers, and Private PAs, to list some examples.
Watling House, 33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB
Blayze Group works exclusively for the Construction and Real Estate sectors. They place permanent and temporary staff in all types of roles at all levels in different Construction and Real Estate divisions. These include Architecture, Workplace Design, Quantity Surveying, Accountancy, and Finance. Blayze Group also offers comprehensive training, academy and development programmes to aid employees throughout their professional journey.
2-4 Idol Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 5DD
MRP Global is a multi-sector supplier of permanent, temporary, and contract personnel to a diverse range of employers nationwide and abroad. The firm primarily focuses on offering their expertise in the Business & Technology sectors, and also cover the following verticals: Data, Fashion, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Sales, Technology, and Travel. MRP Global delivers various products such as AZURE, CRM, Hybris, Java, and Oracle.
5th Floor, 43 London wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TF
MGSS Associates is a boutique search and selection consultancy that is focused on handling executive and senior management placements for organisations across the Professional Services, Banking, Finance, NGOs, and Social Enterprise markets. With a London headquarter, their remit covers the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.
3 Lloyd's Avenue, City of London, London, EC3N 3DS
Wellesley specialises in delivering Financial Services executive search and recruitment solutions across the Asia Pacific. They have offices located in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. Established in 2005, they also cater to the Consumer, Technology, and Professional Services sectors, including private equity and portfolio companies.
240B, Berkeley Square House, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF
A multi-vertical provider of staffing services, EA First aids various clients in filling permanent and temporary positions. Since its foundation in 2019, they have been catering to a diverse range of national clients. The recruitment firm extends its operations in many markets, such as Administration, Cyber Security, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Logistics, Marketing, Manufacturing, Production, Sales, and Technical.
Runway East, Chapter House 18, Crucifix Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3JW
MapTalent places professionals in verticals like Real Estate, Technology, Power & Energy, Construction & Engineering and Finance. They have a global footprint with locations in the City of London, Dubai and the US, and have completed assignments across 20 countries. Launched in 2015, they offer services such as executive search, contingency hiring, contract hiring and recruitment process outsourcing.
15 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 3AR
Denton Search is a Search to Search recruiter for firms worldwide. They cover all industries such as Consumer Goods & Services, Financial Services, Industrial, Life Sciences and Education & Not for Profit. Their client portfolio includes top global companies like Amazon, Spencer Stuart, Heidrick & Struggles and Sheffield Haworth. They were launched in 2008 and are located in London.
100 High St, Kentish Town, London, N14 6BN
Saxton Bampfylde has been recruiting Leadership and Executive talent for over 35 years. They operate across multiple sectors including Media, Digital, Health & Care, Education, Retail, Creative, Sustainability, Technology. They feature a 98% appointment success rate. They also have multiple strategic locations throughout the UK and worldwide including London, Edinburgh, and Guildford.
79-81 Borough Road, Covent Garden, London, SE1 1DN
Camino Partners caters to the Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT, HR, Payroll and Credit Control, Legal and Compliance, Training and L&D, and Office Support and EA/PA sectors. They are located in London.
21 Great Winchester Street, City of London, London, EC2N 2JA
Stratbridge satisfies permanent recruitment requirements in Management Consulting. Following their founder's Professional Services recruitment experience of over 5 years, the firm was founded in 2021. They keep in touch with potential Senior Consultants, Partners, Managers and Directors. They are located in Bloomsbury and have been serving the UK, Germany, Switzerland and the rest of Europe.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
Suzie Walker Executive Search has been aiding a diverse client group in filling interim and permanent vacancies since its establishment in 2009. These include Consumer Services, Data, Digital, Education, Financial Services & FinTech, Marketing, Retail, Technology, and Travel & Leisure sectors across the UK and the Middle East. They typically find candidates for roles such as Marketing Director, Chief Digital Officer, and Head of E-Commerce.
The Clubhouse 8 St Jamess Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JU
Joss Search recruits for support roles, for example EAs, VAs, operations roles, chiefs of staff etc into private equity and alternative investment companies. Their network extends outside the UK through consultants in London, New York and Germany. They were formed in 2010 and have since completed more than 10,000 permanent and temporary assignments, in which 78% of their permanent staff have remained in their posts for more than 2 years.
8th Floor, Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, Greater London, SW1P 1RH
Mackie Myers Ltd bridges job seekers and national clients in a broad range of sectors. These include Business Services, Finance, HR, Industrial, Legal, Not-for-Profit, Procurement, and Public Sector. Since its inception in 2011, the recruitment consultancy entity has been hiring talent on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. They work from their London office.
The Frames, 1 Phipp Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, EC2A 4PS
Illuminate Recruitment has over 20 years of experience in recruiting for the Membership and Engagement markets. Headquartered in London, their clients include Membership organisations, as well as E-Commerce and Subscriptions-based businesses across the whole of the UK. Their core areas include Acquisition, Engagement and Retention, Policy, Research, Customer Success, Business Development, and Account Management.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
evo Search & Selection, with over 20 years of combined experience, is a trusted talent acquisition firm that offers multi-sector solutions. From its London office, their expertise extends to the Charity/Public Sector, IT & Technology, Marketing & Creative, and Professional Services verticals. The agency fulfills a wide variety of executive-level positions. They also caters to the Advertising, Digital, Financial Services, HR, and Legal functions.
11a Hillgate Place, Balham, London, SW12 9ER
Tyler Griffen Limited puts forward employment opportunities in PA, Administrative and Business Support verticals like Marketing and HR. Accommodating permanent, temporary and contract requirements, they have been hiring Executive Assistants, Managers and more across their key areas in London since 2007.
33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW
Nexus Search, with a national reach, meets clients' staffing needs in the Automotive and Commercial industries. The talent experts cover Chassis & Safety, Flavours & Fragrances, Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care, Infotainment & Connectivity, Ingredients & Commodities, and Thermal Management. They won The Recruiter Awards' Best New Agency 2022.
7 Harp Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 6DP
Founded in 2000, reesmarx offers executive search and talent acquisition to mid-market companies and agile enterprises all over the UK. The agency aims to help their clients with business expansion and their reach to key markets in North and/or South America, APAC, EMEA. They also offer career development consulting. The company has offices in London, Charlotte, Singapore, Mexico, and Germany.
18-20 Hillgate Place, Balham, London, SW12 9ER
GNB Partnership Ltd is an executive search and recruitment consultancy that offers its services to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. They cover an array of market sectors including Accountancy & Finance, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Financial Services, IT, Legal, Human Resources, Manufacturing, and Marketing. Some roles they fill are Account Executive, Senior SEO Executive, and Social Strategist.
Euston Tower, 33rd Floor, 286 Euston Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 3DP
Adolphus Group handles recruitment on a permanent, contract, and temporary basis for junior through to senior-level roles. The sectors they cover include, Hospitality, Events & Promotions, Finance, Fashion & Retail, IT & Media, Healthcare, and Education. Their headquarters is located in London. Aside from supplying talented staff to clients, they also offer managed services such as payroll accommodation and training.
2 Canfield Place, Kilburn, London, NW6 3BT
Auxato Limited matches Communications, Digital and PR professionals with enterprises in Aerospace, Construction, Engineering, IT & Technology, Environmental & Agricultural, Transport & Logistics, and more. Launched in 2015, they have connections with over 100,000 applicants and over 2,500 businesses. Their office can be found in Finsbury.
152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Eagle Headhunters supplies staffing solutions, within the UK and internationally, in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre/Customer Service, Executive/Management, Headhunting, Personnel/HR, IT, Logistics, Marketing, and Sales. They have been operating since 1999.
64 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1E 6QP
DMCG Global provides executive search and recruitment services to multiple industries including Technology & Digital Engineering, Creative & Design, HR, Finance & Legal, Marketing, PR & Communications, and more. The agency has branches all over the world and delivers Digital & Tech talent to many different clients.
16 Carlisle St, Soho, London, W1D 3BT
Strictly Recruitment was launched in 2010 and specialises in fulfilling permanent, temporary, and fixed-term Business Support workforce mandates. They work in many sectors including Legal, Finance, Real Estate, Media, Consumer Goods, FinTech, Advertising, Consulting, Sports, Financial Services, and Accountancy, covering entry-level roles through to managerial, executive, and director vacancies within the UK and internationally.
70 Gracechurch St, City of London, London, EC3V 0XL
JAC Recruitment, based in London, recruits for multiple verticals including Accounting & Finance, Construction, IT, Marketing and Supply Chain Management. They are under the JAC Recruitment Global Group which has 1,200 consultants in 11 countries like Japan, Germany and China. Established in 1975, they have served global brands and continue to offer free consultancy services. They also help the environment by supporting reforestation projects.
99 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 3XD
Jefferson Tiley is a specialist Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Management and Compliance recruitment consultancy for the Banking & Financial Services, Commerce & Industry, Public Sector and Private Practice industries. Launched in 2011, their track record includes serving FTSE listed enterprises in the UK, Europe and Middle East through offices in the City of London and Bristol.
45 Beech Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 8AD
May & Stephens caters to a broad spectrum of industries including Fashion, Digital Media, IT, Accountancy & Finance, Sales, Financial Markets, Business Support, and Career Consultancy. Since their inception in 1992, they have worked with blue chip companies, as well as AIM listed and Top 100 NMA clients. May & Stephens supports permanent, contract, and temporary staffing needs across the UK and Europe.
Ibex House, 42 - 47 Minories, City of London, London, EC3N 1DY
Miles Associates is an expert in placing professionals in Mid-Senior and Board level roles in the following industries: Automotive, Energy, Finance, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Media, Real Estate, Technology, and Telecommunications. Since 2000, they have been working with clients across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Miles Associates also offers executive search, global talent assessment, and strategy advisory services.
35 New Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH
Centre People Appointments is a specialist provider of full-time, part-time, temporary and contract staffing solutions to Japanese companies and international businesses in the UK and Europe. The agency started in 1986 and is based in London. Some of their offerings include Sales Support, Logistics Assistant, QA Tester and Marketing Manager.
80 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6EE
Founded in 2004, Access Appointments Consultancy Limited is a Japanese recruitment agency based in London that provides temporary and permanent jobs to several sectors including IT, Telecom, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Some roles the agency fills are Marketing Manager, English Teacher, Team Assistant, Financial Accountant, Sales Director, and more.
Floor two, 40 Gracechurch St, City of London, London, EC3V 0BT
BrighterBox was founded in 2015 and provides support to startup companies in London. They work across the following sectors: Account Executive, Design, Technology, Finance, Marketing, HR, Data Analytics, Advertising, Operations & Customer Service, and Business Development.
217 Strand Temple, The Strand, London, WC2R 1AT
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.