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  1. Russell Tobin

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    Russell Tobin is a part of The Pride Global Network, a human capital solutions firm. They cover contract, contract to hire, and full-time recruitment for the Technology, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain & Procurement, Science, Engineering, Human Resources, Legal, Security, Sales, Recruiting, Customer Service, Accounting/Finance, Clinical Research, Creative Services, and Administrative sectors across the UK and India.

    Office Locations

    145 City Road, Hoxton, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9LS

  2. Annapurna Recruitment

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    Annapurna primarily covers HR, Technology, and Business Change & Transformation. They offer their recruitment services within the UK and overseas, with a focus on the USA, Nordics, and Germany. They also offer Executive Search and Selection services. They feature a bespoke solution called ERUPT wherein they supply an embedded team or work alongside the in-house talent teams of their clients.

    Office Locations

    1st Floor, Dominican Court, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8DJ

  3. Azon Recruitment Group

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    Established in 2014, Azon Recruitment Group provides contingent, executive search and RPO recruitment solutions to several sectors for both contract and permanent job roles. Some sectors they work with include Accounting & Finance, Legal, Construction, Sales & Marketing, Engineering & Life Sciences, Technology, and Supply Chain & Procurement. The company has offices in Dublin, Limerick, and London.

    Office Locations

    63 Jermyn Street, The Strand, London, SW1Y 6LX

  4. Leonid Group

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    Established in 2018, Leonid Group is a London-based staffing and recruiting agency that specialises in talent acquisition for the Innovation Incentives & Corporate Governance sectors. The agency recruits talent for multiple areas in the sector including IT Audit, Data Science, DevOps, Tax credits, Sales, Risk, and Compliance. They also have branches in Barcelona and Paris.

    Office Locations

    40 Bloomsbury Way, Soho, London, WC1A 2SE

  5. Supreme PA

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    Supreme PA is a global staffing agency that supplies Office Support professionals such as Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Administrator, Accountant, Chief of Staff, Office Manager, Operations Manager, and a whole lot more across a wide range of industry sectors including Banking, Theatre, Retail, and Professional Services. Operating worldwide, they are headquartered in London, with branches in Rome, Milan, and New York.

    Office Locations

    9 Orme Court, Paddington, London, W2 4RL

  6. Broadbench Recruitment

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    Broadbench Recruitment is a provider of recruitment solutions to several industry sectors including Financial, IT, Digital, and Broadcast. They also cover senior appointments, placing Managing Directors and CXOs on a permanent or interim basis. Whether it's temporary, contract, interim or permanent basis, the company can assist start-ups and SME's with all the staffing solutions they need. The firm was established in 2018.

    Office Locations

    124 City Rd, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

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    AgencyDiagonal

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    AgencyDiagonal, formed in 2019, provides Advertising Technology, Online Media and Digital Advertising recruitment solutions. Filling permanent, contract, project based, remote and offshore vacancies, their experience involves working for the likes of eBay and Thomson Reuters. Situated in Clerkenwell, their track record includes having 2 of 3 of their recommended candidates get called in for interviews and a 90% candidate offer acceptance rate (at time of writing).

    Office Locations

    International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 2BN

  8. Arnold Ash

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    Arnold Ash works across Financial Services, Tech & Digital, and Gaming & Sports Betting, performing executive and contingent search and recruitment for change & transformation, project teams and interim staff. They were incorporated in 2013. Their network extends internationally through teams in Stepney, the US and Malta. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

    Office Locations

    5th Floor International House 1 St. Katharine's Way London, Stepney, London, E1W 1UN

  9. Largo Jackson

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    Largo Jackson is an executive recruitment firm that caters to the Transport Infrastructure, Social Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, and Telecoms, Digital Infrastructure, and the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) sectors. Operating globally, they have an office in New York and in London.

    Office Locations

    3rd floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  10. Drake Darcy

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    Drake Darcy is a multi-sector recruitment entity that assigns candidates to various temporary and permanent assignments at all levels. For over a year, they have been covering a broad range of markets across the EMEA and the UK. These include Construction, Energy, Facilities Management, Infrastructure, and Property markets. The company often supports the hiring of personnel such as Asset Managers, CFO, Financial Controllers, and Investor Relations Managers.

    Office Locations

    24 Charlotte Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 2ND

  11. Ecruit

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    Ecruit is an international multi-sector specialist agency. From their London office, they offer their expertise in covering Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Marketing, Office & Secretarial, Retail, and Sales markets nationwide and globally. The recruitment firm also provides Advertising Campaigns, Headhunting, and Software services.

    Office Locations

    12 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4HQ

  12. Memcom

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    Memcom, a Marylebone-based Professional Membership Senior Leadership network, puts forward recruitment services in Senior Management, Marketing, HR, Corporate Services, Finance, IT and Administration. They have connections with candidates qualified for permanent and temporary executive, specialist and ad hoc positions. Founded in 2000, they have since partnered with the Royal College of Physicians, Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys and more.

    Office Locations

    91 Wimpole St, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF

  13. X4 Group

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    Established in 2008, X4 Group specialises in the placement of staff in the Technology, Life Sciences, Construction and Communications sectors. With offices in London, Devon, New York, Berlin and New Zealand, they provide a global recruitment service and work with start up companies, SME businesses and large established companies to fill roles of all levels.

    Office Locations

    Brettenham House 2-19 Lancaster Place, The Strand, London, WC2E 7EN

  14. Air Recruitment

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    Air Recruitment is a recruiting and consultancy business that provides personnel to the Digital, Marketing, Creative and Tech sectors. They work with agencies, brands, and tech startups. They offer their services to multiple sectors including Advertising, Automation, Paid Media, Sales, Social Media, and more. Some roles they recruit are Senior UX Designer, eCommerce Lead, Analytics Manager, Account Director, etc.

    Office Locations

    The Chandlery, 50 Westminster, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7QY

  15. Cadence Partners

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    Cadence Partners deals primarily with the Executive Search, Health and Social Care, Higher Education, Public and Private sectors. Typical assignments they handle include Executive Director, HR Manager, Finance Director, Chief Executive Officer, Head of Brand and Marketing and Head of Learning and Development.

    Office Locations

    Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, City of London, London, EC2N 2AT

  16. Ferrari Healy

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    Ferrari Healy is a Tech and Marketing specialist recruitment agency that provides companies with professionals of all levels, from Graduate Developers to Tech Directors. They work with start-ups, creative agencies, and bigger tech companies, tailoring their services to each of their clients. They recruit for a variety of roles such as Front End Developer, Web Developer, Tech Architect, Database Manager, Market Researcher, and Digital Marketer.

    Office Locations

    1 Mark Square, City of London, London, EC2A 4EG

  17. Full Circle Recruitment

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    Full Circle Recruitment is a specialist in recruiting for Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence, and Economics jobs. They also provide staffing solutions to the Forensics, Finance, Consulting, Contracting, and Customer & Digital markets. They have worked with companies like PWC, Deloitte, Centrica, Mothercare, Teradata, Aimia, Mindshare, British Airways, and more. The company was established in 2002 and is located in London.

    Office Locations

    85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT

  18. Oliver James Associates

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    Oliver James Associates, founded in 2002, delivers recruitment solutions for disciplines like Engineering, Accountancy, Actuarial and Risk & Compliance. With 14 offices globally, including one in London, they complete permanent, temporary, temp to perm and project team appointments. They are also a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and have received ISO 9001, and Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion accreditations.

    Office Locations

    70 Street Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8BE

  19. Harrison & Holgate

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    Harrison Holgate operates within London and regional markets for the placement of Insurance and Reinsurance professionals. The services they offer to their clients include contingency services, executive search, and managed services & advanced solutions. They also have a CV builder and career guide for their candidates. Examples of candidates they place include Power BI Developers, Claims Team Managers, Chief Financial Officers, and Strategy Analysts.

    Office Locations

    34 Lime Street, City of London, London, EC3M 7AT

  20. HHS Group

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    HHS Group, a talent solutions provider, sources and selects job seekers for roles in homeless hostels. The agency assigns personnel to a wide variety of full-time, temporary, and temp-to-perm positions. They commonly recruit Agency Staff, Bank Workers, Cleaners, Emergency Outreach Workers, Night Concierges, Project Workers, Relief Staff, Security Staff, and Support Workers from four locations.

    Office Locations

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

  21. IBEX Search and Selection

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    IBEX Search and Selection is an international, multi-sector recruitment consultancy that finds staff for various assignments at all levels. They primarily focus on the Construction, Digital, and IT industries across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Since 2018, the agency has also offered their expertise in the Finance, HR, Marketing, and Sales sectors. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

    Office Locations

    18 Hatfields South Bank, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8DJ

  22. Vox Network Consultants Ltd

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    Vox Network Consultants Ltd has been providing recruitment services across Construction & Engineering, Transportation & Infrastructure, Property and Critical Systems & Special Markets like Data Centre, Automotive and Industrial since 2019. Aside from filling permanent and temporary vacancies, they also perform executive search, recruitment process outsourcing and managed service provider solutions. Their office can be found in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    15 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 3AR

  23. Ingham Jones

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    Ingham Jones is a reputable firm that specialises in permanent and temporary Risk, Compliance, and Leadership placements. They work with a variety of global and SME firms across Management Consulting, Banking, Insurance, and FinTech in the UK, Europe, and North America. They specialise in several areas including Credit Risk, Market Risk, Conduct & Governance, Audit & Assurance, Technology & Analytics, and more. The company was founded in 2020.

    Office Locations

    71 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ

  24. iXceed Solution

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    iXceed Solutions is an international recruitment provider of candidates for various divisions in the UK Digital Solutions sector. For over six years, they have been supplying qualified professionals of all levels for the following disciplines: Engineering Consulting, Education, IT Consulting, Media, and Technology.

    Office Locations

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

  25. Vallum Associates Limited

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    Vallum Associates is made up five specialist teams. These cover Energy & Utilities, Sustainability, Commodities, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance. They have a team of 30 consultants across 12 countries, and have previously worked with RBS, Glencore, and HSBC.

    Office Locations

    10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF

  26. UIGUK

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    UIG UK is a recruitment agency that works across multiple markets. These include Healthcare, Hospitality, Real Estate, Construction and Retail Services. Their background is in supplying staff in the UAE and Gulf region, but they now also serve the UK sector from their base in London.

    Office Locations

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

  27. Trident Real Talent

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    Trident Real Talent is a market expert that offers specialist staffing solutions to the Property sector. From their London headquarters, they recruit candidates for Administration, Professional, and Executive roles such as Acquisition Manager, Bookkeeper, Property Manager, Finance Assistant, and Data Analyst. With over 75 years of recruitment experience, Trident Real Talent is a certified member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    Trident 105-106 New Bond Street London W1S 1DN, Mayfair, London, W1S 1DN

  28. TRI Consulting

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    TRI Consulting provides permanent, contract, part-time, and temporary staffing support for companies across the UK. From their headquarters in London, they have been helping fill vacancies in the Call Centre & Customer Service sector since 2008. They cover recruitment for a wide variety of disciplines, including Account Management, Administration/Office Support, General, IT, Non-Profit, and Sales.

    Office Locations

    26-28 Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BA

  29. Lancaster Associates

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    Lancaster Associates is an independent consultancy based in London that supplies Secretarial, Administrative and Financial candidates. The agency was established in 1985 and adheres to the Code of Professional Practice set by REC. They provide staff for the following areas of expertise: Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Corporate, Legal, and more.

    Office Locations

    West Clayton, Chorleywood, City of London, London, EC2M 7QD

  30. LNH Recruitment

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    LNH Recruitment is a firm that focuses on supplying professional talent in sectors such as Legal, IT, Finance, and Admin. The firm provides personnel on a permanent basis and they typically recruit for roles such as Motor Claims Handler, HR Administrator, Clinical Negligence Partner, Head of Civil Litigation, Operations Manager, Senior Corporate Commercial Solicitor, Commercial Senior Associate, and Legal Counsel.

    Office Locations

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

  31. Thrivve Search

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    Thrivve Search has teams based in London and the Midlands that focus on supplying staffing solutions to clients in the Digital and Technology industries nationwide. They have been helping in filling a wide variety of appointments in the executive and senior management positions since its establishment in 2016. The company also caters to employers in the Creative, Financial Services, and Marketing sectors.

    Office Locations

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

  32. Warner Scott Recruitment

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    Established in 2006, Warner Scott Recruitment helps businesses appoint senior professionals in the Banking & Investments, Accountancy & Finance, and Real Estate sectors. Some roles the agency fills include Product Placement, TMT Strategy Manager, Advisory VP, Corporate Finance Associate Director, and more. The company has offices in London and Dubai and operates in the UK and the Middle East.

    Office Locations

    The White House, 26 Mortimer Street, Soho, London, W1W 7RB

  33. Dalton Buck

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    Dalton Buck is a search specialist within the Real Estate & PropTech industries. They specialise in permanent and contract contingency recruitment and executive search solutions. With over 20 years of industry experience, Dalton Buck focuses their services across the UK and Europe and they place candidates for entry-level up to executive roles.

    Office Locations

    100 Black Prince Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7SJ

  34. ACUMAI Consulting

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    ACUMAI Consulting delivers recruitment solutions for the Banking & Financial Services and Technology verticals. For Banking & Finance Services, they handle roles in Accounting, Change & Transformation, Compliance and more. Meanwhile for Technology, they manage placements in Software Development, Project Management, Security & Infrastructure, and more. Their head office can be found in the City of London and they have an upcoming office in France.

    Office Locations

    50 Mark Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 7QR

  35. Delectus Partners

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    Delectus Partners is a boutique agency that provides Financial Search and Recruitment Service expertise. They operate in London, as well as in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Dubai. Some of their areas of focus include Hedge Funds & Alternative Investments, Fintech, Life Sciences, and ESG.

    Office Locations

    International Search & Selection 83 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 0HW

  36. Investinu Group Ltd

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    Investinu Group Ltd is a network of talent specialists that serves an extensive range of clients nationwide, such as start-ups, SMEs, and large organisations. Since its foundation in 2020, they have been attracting professionals to an array of Executive-level, Marketing, Operations, and Technical assignments from its London office. They typically extend their operations to the AI, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Cyber Security, and ESG disciplines.

    Office Locations

    10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF

  37. Ross Clifford & Associates

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    Ross Clifford & Associates is a Technology and Digital Marketing talent sourcing firm. They have more than a decade's worth of experience and list vacancies on their website such as Social Coordinator, Content Director, Brand Manager, and Creative Lead. Ross Cliffed & Associates is located in London.

    Office Locations

    The Ministry Workspace 79-81 Borough Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1DN

  38. Minstrell Recruitment Limited

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    Working for a plethora of industries, Minstrell Recruitment Limited hires personnel for a broad range of temporary and contract vacancies. They provide staffing solutions to various disciplines in the Construction, Engineering, and Facilities Management sectors. These include Build, Civil Engineering, M&E, Rail, Trades & Labour, and Support Services. Minstrell Recruitment is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    73 Watling Street, City of London, London, EC4M 9BJ

  39. Barracuda Search

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    Established in 2004, Barracuda Search is a specialist recruitment agency in the Consumer Products, Retail, Fashion, Grocery, and F&B, Leisure & Hospitality sectors. The company provides staffing for Board Appointments, Finance, Commercial & Trading, Marketing & Customer, Operations, Human Resources, Strategy, Transformation & Business Development, Digital, E-Commerce & Technology, Supply Chain & Logistics roles. The agency is based in Westminster, London.

    Office Locations

    Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY

  40. X4 Communications

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    X4 Communications delivers permanent and contract recruitment solutions for Medical Communications, Marketing and Senior positions. They have offices all over the world, including one in London and one in Devon. X4 Communications is part of the X4 Group.

    Office Locations

    Brettenham House 2-19 Lancaster Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7EN

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.