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  1. 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

  2. Servoca Plc

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    Servoca Plc is a recruitment company situated in Camden composed of four distinct departments. The first one focuses on Education where they hire School Staff, Teachers, Managers and more. The second specialises in Healthcare, operating as an NHS-approved supplier with regional offices nationwide. They also recruit for Homecare, in which they are regulated by the Care Quality Commission. Lastly they work across the niche field of Criminal Justice.

    Office Locations

    Audrey House 16-20 Ely Place, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 6SN

  3. Biscuit Recruitment

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    Biscuit Recruitment is a specialist talent sourcing entity that caters to the UK's Administration and Office Support industries. They have been recruiting Chiefs of Staff, Executive Assistants, HR Professionals, Office Managers, PAs, Receptionists, and Team Coordinators for over seven years. The London-based agency aids a broad range of employers in filling permanent, temporary, and contract appointments at all levels.

    Office Locations

    33 Foley St, Westminster, London, W1W 7TL

  4. Dynamic Group Ltd

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    A Construction and Rail-focused recruitment provider, Dynamic Group Ltd assigns candidates to various appointments at all levels. They are a member of the Rail Industry Contractors Association and extends its operation to clients across the UK and Europe. Since its establishment in 2011, the company has been finding Groundworkers, Labourers, Operators, and Steel Fixers, and more. Dynamic Group also caters to employers in the Civil Engineering discipline.

    Office Locations

    Nash House, Old Oak Ln, Willesden, London, NW10 6FF

  5. Recognition One

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    Recognition One is a Technology specialist. They cover areas such as HealthTech, DevOps, Automation, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity. Their focus is on mid-to-senior level roles. The team has more than 70 years of combined experience and is the preferred partner of over 30 organisations. They have a global reach from their London office.

    Office Locations

    150 Minories, City of London, London, EC3N 1LS

  6. Darwin Rhodes

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    Darwin Rhodes delivers Insurance recruitment solutions internationally through offices in the City of London, Switzerland and Hong Kong. Launched in 1996, they have been filling permanent, temporary and contract vacancies in Actuarial, Broking, Underwriting, Claims and more - from Technical Support Staff up to Heads of Divisions. They are part of the global recruitment firm eTeam Group, and Dryden Human Capital, which focuses on executive search.

    Office Locations

    33 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1AP

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    The Media Exchange

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    The Media Exchange is an established provider of specialised staffing services for a broad range of disciplines in the UK's Marketing and Media markets. The talent company places staff in various positions at all levels, including Commercial Director, Event Sales Manager, and Social Media Manager. They cater to a diverse client group in many disciplines, such as Advertising, Broadcast, Cinema, Content Marketing, Digital, Mobile & Tech, and Print.

    Office Locations

    33 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 0DQ

  8. Digital Wis

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    Digital Wis is a specialist Digital Media recruitment firm based in Islington. They were launched in 2014 following their director's Digital Advertising experience of over 8 years. Aiding graduates up to senior talent, they open jobs in Paid & Performance Marketing, Advertising Operations, Campaign Management, Client Services and more. They have a global reach across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

    Office Locations

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

  9. De-Charles Resources

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    De-Charles Resources, established in 2001, focuses on recruitment in the Consulting, Education, Health and IT vertical areas. While they primarily cover the London area for permanent and temporary assignments, they can also provide Healthcare staff nationwide and even internationally. Their team is located in Norwood and they are a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and City & Guilds.

    Office Locations

    42 Church Road, Norwood, London, SE19 2ET

  10. Recruitment Avenue

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    A multi-disciplinary talent-sourcing partner, Recruitment Avenue operates for national employers in the Child Care, Finance, Sales, and Travel verticals. The company sources on a permanent and temporary basis for various placements across all levels. These include Administrators, Car Valeters, Insurance Managers, Luxury Travel Consultants, and Sales Managers. For over nine years, Recruitment Avenue has also been providing advertising services.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE

  11. Deep Tech Leaders

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    Deep Tech Leaders offers multi-disciplinary staffing services to a diverse range of industries across the UK and Europe. The entity places professionals to various board-level appointments in the Advance Computing, Life Science, and Industrial sectors. Their expertise also extends to a broad range of areas, such as Advanced Manufacturing, AI & ML, Blockchain, Chemistry, Energy, Food & AgTech, the Internet of Things, Robotics, and Semiconductors.

    Office Locations

    34-37 Liverpool Street, City of London, London, EC2M 7PP

  12. Jamieson Clark Limited

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    Jamieson Clark Limited is a London-based recruitment agency that serves various client groups in the FinTech sector across the UK. For over 12 years, they have been assigning professionals to a diverse range of vacancies. They also perform executive search services in the following areas: Finance & Leadership, Marketing, Open Banking & Commerce, Payments, and Sales. They often hire Relationship Managers and Partner Development.

    Office Locations

    40 Bank Street Canary Wharf, Poplar, London, E14 5NR

  13. Streamline Recruitment

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    Streamline Recruitment delivers permanent and contract recruitment solutions in Construction and Logistics using contingent & exclusive recruitment, and recruitment process outsourcing. For Construction, they are in contact with Technicians, Engineers, Site Managers and more. For Logistics, they supply Driving, Supply Chain and Industrial workers. They have nationwide coverage through offices in the City of London, Tilbury and Kent.

    Office Locations

    Tower 42, Office 721, 25 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1HN

  14. AP Technical

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    AP Technical, part of the multi-sector AP Group Global, supplies permanent, temporary and contract resources in IT, Crypto, Telecommunications and more. Aside from sites in Guernsey, Jersey, London, Cyprus, Singapore, Canada and two in Switzerland, they have a wealth of experience, planting their roots in 1990. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and registered under the Financial Supplier Qualification System.

    Office Locations

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

  15. Marsden

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    Marsden has extensive experience in finding Legal professionals. For over 19 years, they have been placing professionals into the Legal Support, Business Development & Marketing, Mergers & Offices, and Private Partners markets. The company serves clients across the UK and globally by sourcing interim/contract candidates. With over eight offices, they often deal with government bodies, global corporations, and start-ups.

    Office Locations

    46 Bow Lane, City of London, London, EC4M 9DL

  16. Worthy & True

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    Worthy & True helps fulfil recruitment requirements in Sales, Marketing, Digital and Design. Accommodating applicants of all levels from graduates to executives since their incorporation in 2021, they put forward permanent, freelance and apprenticeship positions in Paid Media, Social Media, Public Relations, Ecommerce, Marketing, Design, User Research, Project Management and more, like Lead UI Designer, Paid Media Manager and Client Director.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  17. Viridian Energy Consulting Limited

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    Viridian Energy Consulting Limited, founded in 2021, performs recruitment solutions and consultancy services for clients in the Renewable Energy sector. The company operates across the UK, Asia, Europe, and the USA. They also cover the Battery Storage, Hydrogen, Solar, and Wind functions and supply professionals to fill mid to senior-level and c-suite executive roles. Their expertise also extends to the Construction, Engineering, and O&M markets.

    Office Locations

    19 Avondale Road, Mortlake, London, SW14 8PU

  18. The Talent Set

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    The Talent Set specialises in assigning candidates to an array of contract, permanent, and temporary appointments in the Charity/Not-for-Profit and Public Sector verticals. The agency commonly selects staff across the UK with expertise in Brand, Communications & External Affairs, Corporate Partnerships, D&I, Events, Fundraising, and Marketing & Digital/Online fields. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    12 Melcombe Place, Camden Town, London, NW1 6JJ

  19. ARNOLDI & PARTNERS

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    Arnoldi & Partners has been focusing on providing staffing services to an array of clients for over five years. They work within Built Environment, Construction, and Engineering verticals nationwide. With a team based in London, the agency also hires on a permanent basis at all levels and covers a plethora of fields. These include Commercial, Design Planning, Estimating, Health & Safety, Operations, Planning, Visualisation, and Quality Assurance.

    Office Locations

    No. 1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ

  20. Omnipay Recruitment

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    Omnipay Recruitment completes permanent engagements in a wide variety of Payment providers and their sub-sectors across the UK. Their specialism covers Corporate/Retail, Digital Content, Financial/Banking, Gambling & Gaming, and Travel verticals. With over 20 years of combined recruitment experience, the company also deals with Account & Relationship Management, Commercial Sales, Executive Search, Marketing, and Product Management functions.

    Office Locations

    145 Marlow Road, Anerley, London, SE20 7XN

  21. Agora Talent

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    Agora Talent supplies personnel for a variety of functions in the international Consumer space. Incorporated in 2016, they mainly forge partnerships with start-ups, brands and investors. Start-ups they have worked with include Skin + Me, Haeckels and Swyft. Meanwhile, their brand portfolio consists of Dr. Martens, Urban Outfitters and more. They have also served Investors like Active Partners and JamJar Investments. They are based in Aldgate.

    Office Locations

    Second Home, 68 Hanbury Street, Aldgate, London, E1 5JL

  22. A2Z Recruitment Solutions

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    A2Z Recruitment Solutions offers permanent and contract recruitment solutions to the Sales & Marketing, IT, Retail, Call Centre & Customer Service, and Commercial sectors in the UK and internationally. The agency supplies a wide range of job roles from junior to director positions. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    85-87 Bayham Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 0AG

  23. Aptitude Recruits

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    Aptitude Recruits operates across the Legal & Compliance, Accountancy & Finance, and Human Resources markets. Headquartered in London, their solutions span the whole of the UK, the Middle East, and internationally.

    Office Locations

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

  24. BBB Recruitment

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    BBB Recruitment specialises in Media and Creative recruitment, satisfying permanent, temporary, contract and freelance appointments through their head office in London. They have been hiring for functions such as Secretarial Support, Client Services, Account Management, HR, Events and Production across sectors which include Advertising, Digital, Marketing, PR & Communication, Music, TV & Production and Fashion, since their business began in 2013.

    Office Locations

    1 Queens Parade, Brownlow Road, New Southgate, London, N11 2DN

  25. Belvedere Resource Solutions

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    Belvedere Resource Solutions is a global staffing and recruiting business based in Central London that specialises within the Telecommunication, Information Technology, Financial Services, and Pharmaceutical market sectors. The firm offers both contract and permanent recruitment, as well as retained search and contingent recruitment. The agency was established in 2020.

    Office Locations

    63/66 Hatton Garden, Fifth Floor Suite 23, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8LE

  26. BOSS Professional Services

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    BOSS Professional Services is a network of recruitment agencies that covers a variety of sectors across the UK. Founded in 2014, the group consists of BOSS Energy, BOSS Renewables, BOSS Erp, BOSS Medical, BOSS Consulting, and SmartTek Global. They offer consultancy services and staffing solutions to the following sectors: Energy and Hydrocarbons, Smart Energy, Utilities, Digital, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Technology.

    Office Locations

    101 Lincoln House, Kennington Park, 1 Brixton Road, Kennington, London, SW9 6DE

  27. Graphite Talent

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    Graphite Talent is a London-based resourcing agency. They are experts at locating, connecting, and placing HR, Technology, Marketing, and Finance professionals in London's Technology, Media, and Creative & Digital industries. They have worked with the likes of NBC Universal, Deezerm Amplify, Essensys, Timid, and Syneos Health. Aside from recruitment services, they also deliver retained search and contingency recruitment.

    Office Locations

    27 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4JU

  28. Reuben Sinclair

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    Established in 2007, Reuben Sinclair is a London-based recruitment agency focused on the Sales, Marketing, PR, Data & Analytics, and Digital markets. The company has over 20 years of experience placing candidates across a number of verticals including Financial Services, Travel, Pharma, Telecoms, and Retail. Some roles they recruit for include Marketing Manager, Creative Director, Head of Talent, and Data Analyst.

    Office Locations

    10 York Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7ND

  29. Copper London

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    Copper London is a Westminster-based independent Communications recruitment firm, completing assignments in Advertising, Branding, Digital and more. They support applicants of all experience levels, as well as businesses from the likes of Creative, Media and Technology. They have over 50 clients in a portfolio that includes the BBC, Universal Music and Dazed & Confused. They began in 2006 and their team has a combined experience of over 20 years.

    Office Locations

    Henry Wood House 2 Riding House Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7FA

  30. Dawn Ellmore Employment Agency Ltd

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    Based in London, Dawn Ellmore Employment Agency Ltd is a provider of Legal and Intellectual Property recruitment services to a variety of clients in the UK, Europe and overseas. The company was established in 1995 and has been delivering promising results in the field since. The company recruits for Patent Attorney Jobs, Trade Mark Attorney Jobs, Intellectual Property Solicitor Jobs, Business Support Jobs, Accounting Jobs, and more.

    Office Locations

    Premier House 12-13 Hatton Garden, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8AN

  31. Search Technology

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    Search Technology looks out for Tech and Artificial Intelligence talent, specifically in Software Engineering, Machine Learning & Data Science, Product Management, Cloud Engineering and Senior Leadership. They have a global reach through offices in the City of London, Essex and the US. Since they began in 2019, 96% of their presented candidates get called up for interviews.

    Office Locations

    30 Churchill Place, Poplar, London, E14 5EU

  32. EPC Recruitment Solutions

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    EPC Recruitment Solutions helps fulfil permanent, contract and interim Engineering and Technical positions. With an office in Bermondsey, they assist companies both in the UK and abroad. While they began in 2016, their team has over 20 years of experience, which they utilise as they help over 10,000 prospective employees. Some of the disciplines they handle are Aerospace, Energy, Rail, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical and IT.

    Office Locations

    44 Oxford Drive, Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2FB

  33. Forrester Partners

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    Forrester Partners is an executive search firm catering for the Real Estate, Investment Management and Infrastructure industries in the UK and internationally. They have worked with the likes of Hammerson, Legal & General, BMO, Cazenove Capital, Pitmore, Capstone, Fidum, JM FINN, Skagen, and Jupiter. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    38 Wigmore Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 2RU

  34. Stanhope Search

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    Stanhope Search is a boutique consultancy firm that delivers recruitment and executive search solutions to international banks across Europe and the Middle East. As Banking and Financial Services specialists, they cover all areas such as Risk, Audit, Real Estate, Wealth Management, Corporate Banking, HR, Legal, Technology & Operations, Compliance, Multi-Family Offices, and C-Suite. Their offices are located in London and Bahrain.

    Office Locations

    23 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6HE

  35. Parker Collins Ltd

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    Parker Collins Ltd is a multi-sector talent-sourcing partner that aids an array of clients across the UK. With a team based in London, they cater to the following industries: Drilling and Well Operations, Geosciences, Healthcare, HSE & Technical Safety (HSMK), Mechanical Engineering, Petrophysics, and Reservoir & Production. The company fills various vacancies at all levels, such as Immunologist, Neurologist, Psychiatrist, and Urologist.

    Office Locations

    43 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5FJ

  36. NP Group

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    Located in the London Old Street tech hub, NP Group is an international recruitment organisation specialising in technology. The company offers executive search, technology recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, and technology professional services to global clients. Some job vacancies they recruit for include Finance Manager, Delivery Consultant, Services Director, Data Engineer, Python Developer, and Analytics Manager.

    Office Locations

    Broadwalk House, 5 Appold Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2AG

  37. Pivotal London

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    Pivotal London is a provider of workforce solutions for the Digital Marketing, Media, and Sales sectors. Some of the recruitment services they offer include embedded, project, executive/retained search, contract and freelance, exclusive, and contingent recruitment solutions. Established in 2014, they deal with placements for roles including SEO Manager, PPC Account Manager, Paid Social Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, and more.

    Office Locations

    The Office Group 3rd Floor, 201 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA

  38. Cameron Kennedy

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    Cameron Kennedy is a recruiter for the Accountancy and Finance, Financial Services, Technology and Fintech sectors. Located in London, they usually offer roles such as Operations Analyst, Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Client Services Associate, Investment Director, Corporate Banking Manager and Web Migration Analyst. CK was founded in 1997 and is a member of APSCo.

    Office Locations

    20 Chiswell St, City of London, London, EC1Y 4TW

  39. Dartmouth Partners

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    Dartmouth Partners, founded in 2012, provides recruitment services for Advisory, Corporate Banking & Financing, Human Resources and related disciplines. With offices in London and abroad, they have connections with over 100,000 applicants and over 400 companies which include Stephens Europe, Barclays Investment Bank and Sapient Corporate Finance. They help place individuals from new graduates to senior professionals for permanent and interim vacancies.

    Office Locations

    125 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2Y 5AS

  40. Dianna Duggan Associates

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    Diana Duggan Associates is a specialist recruitment consultancy for Banking and Professional Services, accepting appointments in Project Support, Compliance, Human Resources and more nationwide. They aid individuals from graduates to experienced professionals looking for permanent, temporary, contract and freelance jobs. Since they started in 1987, they have fostered connections with blue-chip companies. They are based in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    Finsbury Circus, 5 London Wall Buildings, City of London, London, EC2M 5NS

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.