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  2. Opus Talent Solutions

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    Opus Talent Solutions is the dedicated division for talent development of Opus Recruitment Services, a recruitment company launched in 2008 for IT, Technology, Finance and Engineering. They focus on all aspects of candidate management from attraction to evaluation, retention and leadership development. Through their parent company, they have served Sony, Toyota and more as they work from eight sites internationally, including a head office in Bristol.

    Office Locations

    Becket House, 36 Old Jewry, City of London, London, EC2R 8DD

  3. Selecture

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    Selecture delivers executive recruitment solutions to the Tech, Strategy, and Transformation sectors. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, they have made more than 1200 placements and gained 12 awards. They also have an 80% repeat business rate, establishing them as trusted partner within the sectors they operate in. They cater to clients across UK and internationally from their offices in London, Singapore, and Australia.

    Office Locations

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

  4. Curtis Murray

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    Curtis Murray performs executive recruitment for the Private Equity industry. They cover appointments in the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. Launched in 2004, their accomplishments include placing a Global Head of Co-Investment into a global investment bank in the UK, Investment Associates into a private equity fund in Spain and Senior Business Originators into a private equity fund in Africa. Their head office is in London.

    Office Locations

    Dashwood House, 69 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2M 1QS

  5. Lawson Clark

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    Lawson Clark is a boutique agency that provides Paralegal, Support, and Secretarial staffing services. Their two founders have over 40 years of combined industry experience and they recruit for contract, permanent, and temporary placements. The roles they recruit for include Legal Secretary, Admin Coordinator, Technical Support Analyst, Paralegal, Commercial Associate and Senior HR Advisor.

    Office Locations

    15 St Helens Place, City of London, London, EC3A 6DQ

  6. TAY Associates

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    TAY Associates is an award-winning recruitment firm that provides permanent, fixed-term contract or temporary personnel for PA, Admin, and Support jobs. The company recruits for roles like Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Virtual Assistants, Receptionist, Secretary, and more in London and in the UK. The company has been serving their clients since 1999 and are REC accredited.

    Office Locations

    27 Clement's Lane, City of London, London, EC4N 7AE

  7. Finiti Search

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    Finiti Search is a global Sales specialist recruitment agency in the FinTech industry that has been established in 2007. They also provide executive search services to clients, hiring personnel such as Product Owners, Sales Directors, and Heads of Region. Some other roles they fill include Business Development Manager, New Business Sales, Head of Sales, and Product Specialist. The company is based in London.

    Office Locations

    288 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 4QP

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    JCW

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    JCW sources everything from Graduates to Executives for the Financial Services market. They fulfil permanent, contract and interim appointments in Actuarial, Audit, Legal, Tech and more for ventures like Prudential, Ernst & Young and Commerzbank. They have received a Gold accreditation from Investors in People and belong to the JCW Group, a recruitment company with seven sites across Europe and the US - including a UK office in London.

    Office Locations

    2 Pear Tree Court, City of London, London, EC1R 0DS

  9. Paragon

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    Paragon Search Partners is a London-based global executive search agency that provides staffing solutions in the Financial Services sector. Their approach is research-driven, utilising research and proprietary mapping, diversity studies, competitor analysis, market reports, and compensation profiles. The agency has offices in London and New York. Since their establishment in 2011, they have made over 500 front office placements.

    Office Locations

    91 Wimpole St, City of London, London, W1G 0EF

  10. Blu Digital Recruitment

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    Headquartered in London, Blu Digital Recruitment is a professional-led recruitment firm that fills contract and permanent recruitment jobs in various UK sectors. They also cater to the global markets in France, Spain, and Germany. Blu Digital Recruitment have also been offering consultancy services and executive search for their clients since 2013.

    Office Locations

    80 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5BJ

  11. KennedyPearce Consulting

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    KennedyPearce Consulting is a firm that supplies talent for the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, HR & Executive Support, Operations & Middle Office, and Technology Leadership. The firm is based in London and is in partnership with ICE (Intercontinental Exchange Group). They make permanent, contract, and temporary placements.

    Office Locations

    60 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TQ

  12. Taylor James Resourcing

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    Taylor James Resourcing is based in London, privately owned by three directors with over 40 years of combined experience in recruitment. The agency specialises in the Insurance, Management Consultancy, Financial Markets, Legal, IT, Marketing, Administration, and Secretarial sectors. The company covers Asset Management, Broking, Banking Operations, Investment Consulting, Accountancy & Finance, Insurance, Executive PA, and more.

    Office Locations

    20 St Dunstan's Hill, City of London, London, EC3R 8HL

  13. Testing Circle

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    Testing Circle is a technology specialist recruitment business that provides skilled technology consultants to various workplaces. They recruit for positions like Cyber Security Engineer, Java SDET, Technology Consultant, DevOps Engineer, Software Engineer, Recruitment Consultant, Business analyst, Software Test Analyst, and more. The company is based in London.

    Office Locations

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

  14. Burns Brightiff

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    Headquartered in London, Burns Brightiff is a professional-led agency that fills permanent and contract vacancies across the UK, Asia, Europe, and North America. They work exclusively for the following divisions in the Financial Services industry: Banking, Consulting, Credit, and Compliance & Risk. Burns Brightiff covers a broad range of disciplines in the FinTech & Innovation sector, such as Capital Markets, Sales, E-commerce, and Insurance.

    Office Locations

    70 Gracechurch Street, City of London, London, EC3V 0HR

  15. Danos Associates

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    Danos Associates is a specialist Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk & Analytics and Legal recruitment consultancy with a network that spans globally, through teams in London, the US and Asia. They have departments for retained executive search, contingency recruitment for permanent appointments, and interim staffing. They began in 2004 and have served businesses in the public and private sectors, including Goldman Sachs and HSBC.

    Office Locations

    5 Ireland Yard, City of London, London, EC4V 5EH

  16. Atlantic Recruitment

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    Atlantic Recruitment operates in a number of technology-based industries including IT, Networking, Telecoms, Physical Security, Surveillance, Business Process Outsourcing, Out-Tasking, Specialised Sales & Marketing, and more. They also perform executive and Bboard level appointments. From their headquarters in Potters Bar, they have successfully placed candidates across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Americas, Asia, and South Africa.

    Office Locations

    269 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London, N13 4XE

  17. CareFirst

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    Carefirst Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruiter for a broad range of sectors including Social Care, Industrial, Commercial, Hospitality, Catering, Administration, HR and Finance. They work with clients across London and the Southeast of England and deliver temporary and permanent roles, as well as training.

    Office Locations

    6 Baseline Studios, Notting Hill, London, W11 4AS

  18. Oakleaf

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    Oakleaf sources prospective employees in HR, Reward, Payroll and Human Capital for Financial & Professional Services, Commercial & Industrial and Public & Not for Profit. Established in 2005, they recruit for domestic and global permanent, temporary and fixed-term contract placements - from entry-level up to senior management. They have offices in Birmingham and Reading, and are a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor, Norfolk House, 13 Southampton Place, Soho, London, WC1A 2AL

  19. TDA Recruitment Group

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    TDA Group is a recruitment agency serving several markets including Technology, Design, Creative, Digital, HR, and Telecommunications. The agency offers contract and permanent recruitment solutions for these sectors and has been doing so since 2009 across the UK and the US. TDA Group has offices in London, New York, and San Francisco.

    Office Locations

    2 Newhams Row 175 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3UZ

  20. KEDRO SEARCH​

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    Kedro Search operates across Built Environment, handling fields such as Construction and Facilities Management. They support blue collar labourers like Carpenters and Electricians, as well as white collar employees like Estimators and Operations Directors, with the help of their team in London who collectively have over 50 years of experience. Since their foundation in 2019, they have filled over 3,000 permanent, temporary and contract vacancies.

    Office Locations

    St Magnus House 3 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6HD

  21. North Gate Executive Search

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    Founded in 2006 and based in London, North Gate Executive Search provides search & selection, contingent, recruitment and HR services and specialises in the Construction, Rail, Property, Management Consultancy, Energy & Utilities, Engineering, and Legal sectors. The agency provides these services to clients across the UK and internationally.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 110 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6EU

  22. Sec Recruitment

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    An international and multi-disciplinary talent sourcing agency, SEC Life Sciences has been placing professionals in various divisions since 1987. These include BioTech, Clinical, Commercial, Data, Pharmaceutical, Technical Operations, and Technology. From their branches in France, Germany, UK, USA, and Switzerland, they hire on a permanent and contract basis.

    Office Locations

    13-15 Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2R 6AD

  23. Allen Recruitment

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    Allen Recruitment delivers contract, temporary, and permanent recruitment solutions to several sectors including Finance, Tech, Telecoms, eCommerce, Engineering, IT, and Life Sciences. Some roles they recruit for are Agency Solutions Manager, QA Specialist, Process Analyst, Business Administrator, Accountant, and Technical Writer. The agency has offices in London, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Poland.

    Office Locations

    1-2 Broadgate, City of London, London, EC2M 2QS

  24. Richard James Recruitment Specialist

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    Founded in 2016, Richard James Recruitment Specialist is a London-based recruitment company that specialises in the Energy & Commodity industry, as well as the Accounting & Finance sector. The agency provides back-office support like trade support, financial operations, contracts administration, etc. They also supply front & middle office, as well as operations personnel. The company is a professional member of the REC.

    Office Locations

    8th Floor, The Gridiron, One Pancras Square, Islington, London, N1C 4AG

  25. BluZinc Commerce

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    BluZinc Commerce is an established recruitment consultancy that primarily focuses on the Digital Transformation sector. For over seven years, they have been providing service to various clients across the UK, USA, Europe, and Africa. The agency caters to candidates at all levels, such as Managerial, Directorial, and Senior positions. BluZinc Commerce also offers their expertise for Ecommerce, Finance, HR, Marketing, and Operations disciplines.

    Office Locations

    1st Floor, 90 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, WC2A 1EU

  26. 33Six Consultancy

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    33Six Consultancy is a specialist recruitment and consultancy agency that provides staffing solutions to the Banking and Financial IT industry in the UK. They typically recruit roles for Sales, Operations, General Management, Architecture, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Infrastructure, Security, Support, and more. The company was founded in 2003 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    New Broad Street House 35 New Broad Street London, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH

  27. EVOLUTION SALES RECRUITMENT

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    A national staffing services supplier, Evolution Sales Recruitment focuses on the Building Product industry and its related fields. They deliver professionals to a plethora of roles across all levels, such as Area Sales Manager, Managing Director, Regional Managers, and Sales Representatives. They also cover the following facets: Electrical & Lighting, Fire Protection, Landscaping, Street Furniture & Play Equipment, and Merchants & Distribution.

    Office Locations

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

  28. Engage Search

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    Engage Search works across the Sales, Marketing and Product markets, satisfying appointments in Risk & RegTech, Identity & Verification, Cyber Security, FinTech & Banking and Business Information & Customer Insights. Using strategies such as retained search, contingent search and team recruitment, they have been recruiting mid-senior level specialists since 1998. They have an international network through sites in Marylebone, US and Australia.

    Office Locations

    91 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF

  29. Intro Legal

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    Intro Legal specialises in satisfying clients across the UK and the USA by sourcing Legal professionals for in-house and private practice requirements. From its London office, they fulfil a wide variety of roles at all levels. They also extend their services to the functions of Business Support, Finance & Accounting, IT, HR, Risk & Compliance, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

    Office Locations

    4 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PG

  30. TalentMark

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    TalentMark exclusively deals with Life Sciences recruitment and has a wealth of experience dating back to 1971. Besides hiring for permanent, contract and interim appointments, they also perform executive search for board level titles, and a managed services program for mid to senior level roles. Working from eight offices in Europe and the US, including a UK office in Bermondsey, they serve companies internationally like Abbott, BioNTech and Boehringer Ingelheim.

    Office Locations

    2-6 Boundary Row, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8HP

  31. Menfor Group

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    Menfor Group is a Construction contractors and labour solutions agency that operates within sectors such as Aviation, Highways, Nuclear, Railway, and Utilities. The agency is a Constructionline gold member and they provide in-house training and apprenticeship programmes. They typically recruit for roles like Concreter, Skilled Labourer, Cleaner, Dumper Driver, Advanced Scaffolder, and more. Menfor Group has more than 25 years of experience in the industry.

    Office Locations

    81 Farringdon Street, City of London, London, EC4A 4BL

  32. MDIS Recruitment

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    MDIS Recruitment handles Health & Social Care, Catering & Hospitality, Domestic, Building Constructions, and Transportation roles. They work with private and public clients alike, delivering to both permanent and temporary requirements. They cover all Boroughs in London and offer 24/7 services. Supplying staff daily, all their consultants follow the REC Code of Professional Practice.

    Office Locations

    652 Leyton High Road, Leyton, London, E10 6RN

  33. TED Recruitment

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    TED Recruitment is a technical recruiting firm that specialises in the supply of personnel to Engineering, Building Construction, Oil & Gas and Petrochemical, Nuclear/Power, Energy, and other allied industries in the UK. Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Contract Administrators are just some of the vacancies they cover.

    Office Locations

    2nd Floor, Neville House, 277-279, Bethnal Green Rd, London, Bethnal Green, London, E2 6AH

  34. The Ferryfield Group

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    The Ferryfield Group is a specialist risk recruitment agency that also provides consultancy, training, and software advisory services to its clients. The agency specialises in the industries of Enterprise Risk Management, Project/Portfolio Risk Analysis, Quantitative Risk Analysis, and Model Risk Auditing. They recruit for all types of positions, and of all levels, including VP of Risk, Risk Manager, and Risk Analyst.

    Office Locations

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

  35. Harrington Recruitment

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    Harrington Recruitment is a search and selection firm that places candidates into permanent roles within the Scientific, Health Care, and Pharmaceutical markets. Harrington is based in Finchley but they also have an office in Framingham, USA. They search for personnel such as Account Manager, Sales Specialist, Field Service Engineer, and Country Head of Sales Molecular Diagnostics.

    Office Locations

    Central House 1 Ballards Lane, Finchley, London, N3 1LQ

  36. IFIT Solutions Ltd

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    Founded in 2012 and located in London, IFIT Solutions Ltd is a staffing and recruiting agency that offers three types of services: permanent recruitment, contractors, and recruitment projects. They specialise in multiple sectors, namely Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Digital Technology. The company has offices in Spain, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

    Office Locations

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

  37. Impact Creative Recruitment

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    Impact Creative Recruitment primarily focuses on the Creative and Media industries across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Founded in 2001, they provide staffing solutions for various clients in a wide variety of fields, such as Business Support, Finance, HR/Talent, Marketing, and Technology. The company hires on a permanent, contract, and temporary basis and won the Heart of the City Award in 2017s Dragon Awards.

    Office Locations

    1st Floor, 5-ll Worship Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2BH

  38. JoJosephCreative

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    Jo Joseph Creative works with tech start-ups and boutique agencies, to global networks and leading brands, in the Advertising, Digital, Social, Tech, PR, Brand Experience, Content, Broadcast, and other related sectors. They fulfil permanent, freelance, contract, and temp-to-perm assignments, ranging from junior to board level. They are based in London and consist of a team with over 20 years of combined Creative industry experience.

    Office Locations

    49 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4EG

  39. TROJAN GLOBAL

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    Trojan Global has offices in London, Perth, and Sydney that meet clients' staffing requirements in the Construction, Energy, and Manufacturing industries. The company has international coverage and supplies employment opportunities to professionals. They also cater to various disciplines, such as Facilities Management, Infrastructure, Logistics, Manufacturing, Mining, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Procurement, Structural Engineering, and Supply Chain.

    Office Locations

    167-169 Great Portland St 5th floor, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF

  40. KMK HR Solutions

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    KMK HR Solutions sources candidates in Business Support for Property, Retail & Luxury Brands, Media, Advertising & PR, Financial Services, Tech & FinTech, Professional Services and Not for Profit organisations, including startups and SMEs. Based in the City of London, they recruit for permanent, temporary and contract appointments like Health & Safety Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Team Secretary and Office Manager. They were established in 2009.

    Office Locations

    1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ

  41. Knighton Personnel

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    Knighton Personnel supplies the Administration, Child Care, Driving, Industrial, and Social Care sectors with workforce solutions throughout the Waltham Forest area. Their consultants have over 50 years of combined industry experience and are available 24/7.

    Office Locations

    97 Old Church Road, Chingford, London, E4 6ST

Popular industry sectors in Greater London for recruitment agencies

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.