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.
CMC Consulting operates solely in the Finance industry. They supply Financial staff at all levels, to clients of all sizes, across the UK from their offices in St. Albans and London. Examples of assignments they handle are Finance Director, Payroll Supervisor, Financial Controller, Accounts Payable Clerk and Financial Analyst.
201 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA
+ 2 other offices
Cormis Partners is a worldwide search business, located in London, that specialises in executive search, interim management, and leadership advisory services, with an emphasis on the Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors. They have worked with companies like Vinci Airports, Marathon Oil, Shell, Nicholson, Rio Tinto, and Nuvia. Other sectors they cover include Real Estate, Consumer, Retail, and Construction.
4th Floor, 10 Charles II Street, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4AA
+ 2 other offices
Rytons Associates is an established supplier of candidates in a wide range of industries nationwide. From their Bristol and London offices, they recruit staff on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. A privately-owned agency, Rytons Associates offers their expertise in various sectors, including Construction, Commercial, Design & Technical, Executive Search, Finance, Land & Development, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Finsbury, London, N1 7GU
+ 2 other offices
Edge Tech focuses on IT recruitment, handling the niche fields of Robotic Process Automation & Intelligent Automation, Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. They source candidates for permanent, contract and interim roles of all levels and expertise, from Development & Architecture, to Sales & Marketing, to Project & Programme Management, up to Executive Leadership. They have offices in Towcester, London and California.
WeWork, Moor Place 1 Fore St Ave, City of London, London, EC2Y 9DT
+ 2 other offices
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164 Bishopsgate, 2nd Floor, City of London, London, EC2M 4LX
+ 2 other offices
Elite Sales Recruitment is a specialist agency that provides workforce solutions in industries like Executive / Management and Sales. The agency has offices in London and New York. They offer permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Luxury Sales Assistant, Recruitment Resourcer, Beauty Consultant, Mandarin Speaking Sales Associate, Colour Specialist, and Store Manager.
16 St John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BS
+ 2 other offices
Founded in 2017, Formula recruitment provides tailored staffing solutions to several markets such as Software Engineering, Architecture, Mobile Engineering, Machine Learning & Data Science, Product & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, and more. They have worked for companies such as Burberry, Tesco, Chainalysis, IMG, Sky, and Pizza Hut.
123 Buckingham Palace Road, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9SH
+ 2 other offices
Founded in 2013, Fraser Dove is a talent consultancy that focuses solely on the Life Sciences sector across Europe, America and Asia. The firm is an expert in executive search, but they also offer a wide range of services outside traditional recruitment. They specialise in six areas: Research & Development, Engineering & Technical Services, Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Manufacturing Operations, Product Supply, and Commercial & General Management.
Aldwych House, 71-79 Aldwych, Holborn, London, WC2A 2AZ
+ 2 other offices
Premier Resourcing is a talent provider covering all areas of Marketing, PR, and Communications. They offer free advice on writing job descriptions, structuring interviews and advising on salary bindings. Premier also offers client services such as contingency recruitment, retained & executive search campaigns, candidate shortlisting & selection, and market insights.
85 Tottenham Court Road, Marylebone, London, W1T 4TQ
+ 2 other offices
Stellamar Employment Solutions supplies Technical professionals to the Maritime industry, covering Seagoing, Ship Management, Commercial Shipping, and Ship Design & Construction vacancies. They also cater to the Hospitality and Ultra-High Net Worth sectors globally, covering premium employers such as cruises, luxury hotels, resorts, private jets, villas, and more. Their client database include the Royal Carribean, Porto Montenegro, and more.
12 Hay Hill, Mayfair, London, W1J 8NR
+ 2 other offices
Newstone Talent Solutions fulfils interim and permanent executive appointments across London and the UK. They typically handle roles such as CFO, COO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, Programme Director, Strategy Manager, Project Manager, FP&A, Financial & Management Accountant, Change & Transformation Management, and Risk & Compliance. Some of the clients they have worked with includes Canopy, Cushman & Wakefield, Elevate, and AON.
Basepoint Business Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham-by-sea, West Sussex, BN43 5EG
+ 2 other offices
Oracle Contractors is a part of the Ellis Recruitment Group, and works exclusively for a diverse client group in the IT industry. Operating nationwide and overseas, the agency has been providing staffing solutions for over 22 years. They typically find staff for contract appointments at all levels, including Consultants, OTBI Reports Developers, and Project Managers. Oracle Contractors was awarded the Best Contractor Care of Investing in Talent Awards 2019.
222 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 4QD
+ 2 other offices
CareStaff Solutions provide Social and Healthcare staffing and services to statutory, private, charitable, and voluntary organisations in the North West and London areas. They supply Nurses, Qualified Social Workers, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers, Nursery Nurses, and other professionals in the Health and Social Care sector. They provide services in the following areas: London, the South East, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire, etc.
Sedley Place, 68a Venn Street, Clapham, London, SW4 0AX
+ 2 other offices
Empiric is a recruitment agency that works in the IT and Digital space. They have offices in London, Sweden, Scotland, Norway, Finland, and Hungary. The agency has been operating for 15 years and recruits for permanent and contract vacancies such as C++ Software Engineer, Azure Solution Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect, and Business Analyst.
1 Aldermanbury, City of London, London, EC2V 7HR
+ 2 other offices
Spencer Ogden is a specialist within the Power, Renewables, Oil & Gas, Built Environment sectors. With 14 locations and 480 personnel worldwide, they have made over 3,000 placements in 2021 alone. Delivering on urgent and full project life cycle hiring requirements internationally, they have worked with reputable companies like Siemens Energy, GE, PSD Energy, Duke Energy, Boom Trading, Honeywell, Baker Hughes, Enerflex, and more.
24 King William Street, City of London, London, EC4R 9AT
+ 2 other offices
PER International is a recruitment consultancy that provides resources to companies within the Electronics sector. They have placed candidates in SMPS, UPS, Semiconductors, Cybersecurity, Datacentres, E/V and Green Energy roles, and they cover locations around the world including in the UK, Philippines, Singapore, Ireland. and the USA.
5th Floor, Mindspace, Relay Building, 114 Whitechapel High Street, Aldgate, London, E1 7PT
+ 2 other offices
Ten10 Engineering is an independent recruiting agency that specialises in Engineering and Tech recruitment. The company is well-versed in providing staffing solutions to Technical Engineering sectors like DevOps, Business Analysis, Cyber Security, Development, BI/Data Analysts, Test Automation, Project Management, and RPA. The agency was founded in 2004 and is based in London.
The Hop Exchange West Wing Entrance, 2nd Floor 26 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1TU
+ 2 other offices
Maternally Yours matches Household staff with families nationwide and overseas. Most of their Maternity Nurses have been with them since the 90s or 00s, and are equipped with 5-35 years of newborn baby experience. They also supply Junior Maternity Nurses whom have at least 5-10 years of experience working in childcare, fitted for second or third-time parents. Their main office is located in London, and they also have a branch in Bath.
C/O WeWork, 1 Fore Street Avenue, City of London, London, EC2Y 9DT
+ 2 other offices
Solid People's specialisation is CAD recruitment. They find candidates with skills in various CAD Systems such as SolidWorks, 3DExperience, AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, CATIA, NX, Solid Edge, Fusion 360, Creo, and OnShape. They are headquartered in Newark, with additional branches in London, Leamington, Sheffield, and Glasgow. They offer search & selection and full management services, which covers everything from advert creation to placements.
2-7 Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, EC1R 0DE
+ 2 other offices
Aston Chambers is an executive search firm specialising in the Flavours, Food & Beverage, Fragrance, Animal Health & Nutrition, Crop Science and Ingredient employment markets. They primarily cover mission-critical leadership, mid-senior and highly specialised Technical roles. They are based in Leeds, catering to clients in the UK, Europe, and the rest of the world. In fact, 95% of their retained assignments are from clients outside of the UK.
128 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 2 other offices
RGB Network is a part of the Pertemps Network Group and focuses on the provision of staffing solutions for the Built Environment industry. Founded in 1999, they provide permanent and contract staff, retained searches, managed media advertising campaigns, and online advertising campaigns. They also offer free CV support and interview tips to their candidates.
14-15 Lower Grosvenor Place, Chelsea, London, SW1W 0EX
+ 2 other offices
Nutrix Personnel is a recruitment consultancy that specialises in the supply of medical professionals to businesses within the Health Care sector. Accredited by CQC and APSCo, they offer 24/7 365 days a year availability, online payslips, flexible shifts, and referral schemes. Some of the candidates they've placed include RGNs, A&E Nurses, ICU Nurses, Staff Nurses, and Healthcare Assistants for temporary, permanent and short notice requirements.
18th Floor The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2EW
+ 2 other offices
Gaia Recruitment Limited is a fast-growing recruitment agency specialising in the Education, Healthcare, and Social Care sectors. They recruit for job roles like Clinical Psychologist, Medical Doctor, Psychotherapist, Clinical Assessor, Case Manager, and Paramedic Assessor. The firm was founded in 2019 and is based in London.
68-80 Hanbury Street, Aldgate, London, E1 5JL
+ 2 other offices
Digitech Resourcing is a technology-focused recruitment firm that places digital talent in a variety of industries, including Software Development, Front-End Web Design, Mobile, Project Management and Business Analysis, and Infrastructure. The agency specialises in Digital, IT, and Technology,, and works with startups, huge international corporations, and SMEs. The company was established in 2010 and is headquartered in London.
73 Watling Street, City of London, London, EC4M 9BJ
+ 2 other offices
Since its establishment in 2016, Hawkwood has been delivering HR and Talent professionals for a wide variety of permanent, freelance, and interim roles across London. They find staff for the Media & Creative and Technology markets. The agency also provides consultancy services for various clients and fills an array of vacancies, including Head of Talent Acquisition, Senior Technical Recruiter, and Senior People Partner.
18 Phipp Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NU
+ 2 other offices
Swann Global UK Ltd focuses on recruitment for board and executive leadership roles across Mining, Natural Resources, Energy and Infrastructure. Their reach spans worldwide with offices in six sites in the UK, Asia Pacific, and the Americas, including one in London. Incorporated in 1993, they are part of the Swann Group, an international group of companies with dedicated brands for executive search, mining site management recruitment and advisory services.
The Bloomsbury Building 10 Bloomsbury Way, Soho, London, WC1A 2SL
+ 2 other offices
Cellence Plus, launched in 2009, primarily administers executive search and Selection in Construction and Infrastructure, as well as Engineering and Manufacturing. Having locations in Mayfair and New South Wales in Australia, and partners in UAE and Hong Kong, they take pride in having a global reach. Additionally, their team has over 200 years of combined experience in Civil Engineering, Mining & Metals, Energy, Industrial, Built Environment and more.
3rd Floor, 9-15 Sackville Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 3DJ
+ 2 other offices
People in Power bridges a broad range of qualified candidates and an extensive client portfolio in the Power and Transmission & Distribution industries nationwide. Headquartered in London, the agency leverages its over 10 years of experience in filling a plethora of appointments at all levels, including c-suite and executive-level roles. They typically deal with Asset Owners, Consultancies, EPCs, OEMs, and ICPs.
25 Wilmington Avenue, Chiswick, London, W4 3HA
+ 2 other offices
Jackson Rose hires Marketing, Communications, PR and Digital specialists with a focus on the Luxury Goods and Retail market. Both their candidates and clients come from various parts of the world, from the UK to Asia Pacific. They fulfil permanent, temporary, contract and executive placements for brands like Dolce & Gabbana and TAG Heuer. They began in 2005 and leverage a combined experience of over 20 years. They are located in London and Reading.
12 Moor Street, Soho, London, W1D 5NG
+ 2 other offices
Zenith Resourcing primarily focuses on bridging job seekers and employers in the Procurement, Finance & Accounting, Clinical Coding, Human Resources, Public Health, Clinical Governance, Estates & Facilities, Communications & Marketing, Healthcare IM&T, and Information Management sectors. From their offices in London and Manchester, they typically fill permanent, fixed-term contract, and interim roles.
Office 104, 5 Indescon Square, Poplar, London, E14 9DQ
+ 2 other offices
Oryx Executive Recruitment specifically handles executive recruitment domestically via their consultants situated in Covent Garden and Bristol. They offer services for bespoke search, along with talent mapping and market research. Since their operations started in 1988, they have worked for multiple industries which include Digital, Manufacturing, Healthcare and FMCG. Some of their clients are Timex, Balfour Beatty and Hargreaves Lansdown.
128 St George's Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5UJ
+ 2 other offices
Consulting Point provides permanent and interim roles within the Management Consulting sector. Since their conception in 2003, they have worked closely with 160,000 consultants at all levels internationally through their offices in Leicester, London and Hong Kong.
106 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7EA
+ 2 other offices
A local and multi-sector talent acquisition agency, Hannelius Recruitment Ltd, places candidates for various assignments at all levels. For over nine years, they have been covering a diverse client group in the Data Processing, Operations, Project Management, Research, and Sales and Account Management divisions across London. The firm is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and Business Intelligence Group.
Mercury House, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8UL
+ 2 other offices
Lewis Paige is a recruitment company based in London that specialises within the Marketing & PR, Healthcare, Finance, Digital & New Media, Legal IT, and Technology sectors throughout the UK and Europe. The agency place candidates in various roles such as Salesforce Developer, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Corporate Legal Secretary, and Network Engineer. The company was built in 2011.
Kenmore House, Navigation Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6HX
+ 2 other offices
Edward Drummond & Co offers non-executive search and headhunting services to organisations looking to employ senior-level professionals. The firm has offices in London and Bristol.
Longcroft House 2/8 Victoria Avenue, City of London, London, EC2M 4NS
+ 2 other offices
MDJ Partnered Solutions is an industry expert that operates nationwide and globally. For over four years, the Dartford-based talent firm has been hiring for an extensive client portfolio in the Life Sciences market. These include the following disciplines: Audit, Biotechnology, Engineering, Medical Devices & IVD, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs. MDJ Partnered Solutions attracts freelance and permanent candidates.
Spaces, Canary Wharf 25 Cabot Square, Poplar, London, E14 4QZ
+ 2 other offices
New Town Partnership offers executive search services to an extensive client portfolio. With teams in Edinburgh and London, they assign professionals to a plethora of appointments at all levels, such as c-suite and board-level vacancies. The entity has also been providing consultancy and talent mapping services since its establishment in 2015.
4 Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith, London, W6 7AL
+ 2 other offices
Ciservices, also known as Contracting International Services, deals with Construction recruitment. With consultants in Marylebone, Cambridge and Turkey, they have connections with local and foreign talents, most especially from Eastern Europe and Middle East, looking to work in the UK. Led by founders who come from Construction Project Management and Accounting backgrounds, they source Skilled Operatives, Engineers, Project Directors and more.
14 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9SX
+ 2 other offices
Capstone Recruitment is a specialist recruiter for the Construction and Development, Real Estate, Technical Services, Corporate Services and PMO sectors. Examples of roles they recruit for include Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Associate Director and Building Surveyor. The agency operates in 20 countries and has offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Dublin, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
1st Floor 155-157 Great Portland St, Westminster, London, W1W 6QP
+ 2 other offices
Middlesex Partnership has been offering specialised staffing support for Law Firms and Financial Services companies since 2007. A member of The Employment Agents Movement, they aid in filling vacancies at all levels. Middlesex Partnership caters to a diverse range of areas such as Information Security Risk Management, Regulation & Anti-Money Laundering, and Risk Management & Compliance.
80-83 Long Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 9ET
+ 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.