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.
Gordon Yates are experts at matching Office and Admin staff with active employers. Established in 1947, they recruit permanent and temporary professionals to fill various roles in businesses across the UK. They also provide self-development and training courses for qualified candidates. An independently-run recruitment agency, they typically hire for positions such as Triage Officer, Exam Centre Stewards, and Admin Assistant.
5th Floor 167-169 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF
h2 Recruit has teams based in London and New York that assigns Sales professionals to an array of verticals nationwide and overseas. They perform executive search services within various sectors, such as Education, Financial Services, FMCG, IT & Telecommunications, Leisure & Travel, Manufacturing, Marketing, Media, and Pharmaceutical. The agency aids in filling a plethora of positions at all levels, including executive and director assignments.
2nd Floor Regis House, 45 King William Street, City of London, London, EC4R 9AN
Osborne Thomas provides recruitment solutions to the public sector, including Local and Central Government, Healthcare, Emergency Services, Higher Education, Housing Associations, and the Third Sector. Their remit covers both permanent and interim placements. Headquartered in London, they are also an REC member, an Equality Register member, Cyber Essentials certified, and a Living Wage employer.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
MindBench is a corporate member of the REC that provides management consultancy across the UK, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. They cover a broad range of industries, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media Technology, Retail, and Non-Profit. MindBench finds staff to fill permanent and temporary vacancies.
Unit 1, Canvas House Jubilee Yard, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2NL
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Suite 103 The Tramworks, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QP
With teams based in Barcelona, London, and Miami, Inoltra is an international talent firm and consultancy agency that connects personnel and clients in the SAP sector. They source candidates for permanent and contract placements at all levels. Established in 2016, the company also operates in the Banking, Business Intelligence, Financial Services, Insurance, Logistics, Operations, Retail, and Supply Chain markets.
White Collar Factory 1 Old Street Yard, City of London, London, EC1Y 8AF
Lincoln Cornhill Executive's expertise extends to an extensive client list from its four offices nationwide. The talent and recruitment consultancy firm predominantly assigns Human Resources professionals to a wide variety of appointments. They work with Charity, Construction, Energy, Financial Services, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality, Local Government, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Social Housing, Technology, and Travel verticals.
3rd Floor, 107 Fenchurch Street, City of London, London, EC3M 5JF
K.B.C. Associates Limited is a professional recruitment company that provides workforce solutions in industries including IT Hardware, Travel, Insurance, Retail, Automotive, Marketing, and Logistics. The company is based in Wimbledon and is individually owned. They offer permanent and temporary vacancies.
Suite 206 Collingham House, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QT
Wise May specialises in the recruitment of Office Support personnel in London and the South East. The agency places permanent, contract, and temporary individuals across all industries in Office Support roles such as Admin, Secretarial, HR, PA, EA, Marketing, IT, Events, Reception, Facilities, Hospitality, and Customer Service.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Principal Connections, operating since 1991, recruits within various industries across the UK and Ireland. Their expertise extends to the Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial, Non-Profit & Public Sector, and Technology, Media, & Telecommunications verticals. With teams in Dublin, Galway, and London, the firm sources for interim and permanent roles. Principal Connections is a division of Agilium Worldwide LLC.
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
DA Selection is an agency that provides staffing support to a wide range of industries like IT, Retail, Oil & Gas, Legal, and Health Care. They search and place candidates for roles such as Senior Mine Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Operations Manager, Technical Manager, and Mine Planning Superintendent. The agency has 20 years of experience in the industry and they operate globally, covering senior management to customer-facing roles.
22 Raffles House Brampton Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 4BU
Graff Search is a national specialist that deals exclusively with the In-House Legal, Compliance, and Data Privacy markets. The talent firm has been filling a plethora of permanent and interim vacancies since 2015. They typically supply Corporate Counsel and Lawyers to various industries, such as Asset Management, Consumer Brands, FMCG, Media & Entertainment, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Retail, Stockbroking, Tech, Digital & E-Commerce.
Level 4, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, Aldgate, London, E1 8FA
Spotlight Recruitment is a Marketing, Digital and Communications agency. They started their service in 2008 and have worked with notable clients such as Duracell, Barchester Healthcare, and Pokemon. Some of the job roles that are typically listed on their website are Graphic Designer, Head of Brand Marketing, Marketing Executive, Social Media Coordinator, Senior Events Coordinator, and Content Marketing Executive.
24 Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8SS
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.
6a Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 8PS
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
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
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
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.
60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP
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
NEU Professionals recruits qualified candidates to fill full-time assignments in the Healthcare vertical. Serving clients nationwide and internationally, they also extend their specialism to Allied Health Professionals, Community, Dentistry, Doctors, Nursing, Mental Health, Midwifery, and Pharmaceutical functions. For over 10 years, the Cyber Essentials Certified agency has been sourcing Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, and Theatre Nurses.
207 Regent St, London, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
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
Safe & 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
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
The Driving Division at Berry Recruitment specialises in recruiting Logistics and Transport professionals through an honest and professional service. We recruit document / qualification checked candidates for all categories of driving vacancies including 7.5 Tonne, 3.5 Tonne, HGV, LGV, ADR and van driver roles. We hold FTA accreditation and have played an important role in the development of the FTA's Driver Agency Accreditation Scheme.
383 Hendon Way, London, London, NW4 3LP
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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
Homewood Rail Ltd hires personnel to fulfill various temporary and permanent positions. Their expertise primarily serves clients in the Rail industry and Safety Critical, Track, and Trades & Labour disciplines across the UK. The agency is headquartered in London and works closely with the Docklands Light Railway, London Underground, and Network Rail. They can source candidates such as Banksmen, Crane Controllers, Fire Watchpersons, First Aiders, and Site Wardens.
Workspace Business Complex Unit B409 100 Clements Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4DG
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A multi-disciplinary entity, First Point Education provides staffing support to the Education vertical across the UK. They leverage their wealth of experience in covering the Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and SEN segments by placing staff in various contract, permanent, and temporary roles. First Point Education also caters to the Administration, Leadership, and Teaching Support divisions and commonly finds Deputy Teachers and Office Managers.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
+ 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.