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.
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Broster Buchanan Recruitment offers its expertise in providing professionals to a broad range of markets nationwide, including Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, IT, Change, & Digital Transformation, Big Data, Cyber & SaaS, and HR & Talent. From their nine locations across Scotland and London, they work on temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies.
Lumen House 12-13 Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, EC1R 0QJ
+ 7 other offices
Carbon 60 Global Recruitment specialises in fulfilling the Technical hiring needs of companies from SMEs to large organisations all over the world. With offices in multiple locations in the UK, Europe and Saudi Arabia, they cover different employment types from one-off hires to senior-level management to large-scale workforce solutions. Their operations started in 1978 and they are part of Impellam Group, which has 165 branches worldwide.
3rd Floor, 32 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5DH
+ 5 other offices
Kellan Group is a recruitment agency that provides permanent, contract, temporary and interim opportunities to the following sectors: Accounting and Finance, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. The agency is a REC and has three recruitment brands: Berkeley Scott, Quantica and RK.
19-21 Great Tower Street, City of London, London, EC3R 5AR
+ 6 other offices
CSS Recruitment & Training, situated in Essex and established in 1994, sources individuals looking to further their careers in Construction, Industrial, Professional, Driving, Airport, Office, Agricultural and Mechanical & Electrical. They also have 10 accreditations and memberships, including a Constructionline silver membership and UKAS Management Systems certification.
292-294 Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1DQ
+ 4 other offices
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8 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RA
+ 18 other offices
Warehousing & Logistics, Driving, Printing, Recycling & Waste Management, Aviation, Cleaning, Admin, and Manufacturing are just some of the sectors that the recruitment agency First Call Contract Services works in. Some jobs they recruit for include Forklift Driver, Referencing Administrator, HGV 2 Refuse Driver, ADR Driver, and Catering General Assistant. The company was founded in 1996 and has offices all over the UK.
801 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8ER
+ 14 other offices
Morgan McKinley is a global specialist recruitment agency for a variety of sectors from Audit & Advisory to Risk Management. They hire candidates for permanent, contract and interim staffing across the UK. Morgan McKinley was founded in 1988 and hires professionals to take on roles such as Digital Marketing Executive, Finance Analyst and Computer Vision Engineer.
15 Fetter Lane, Holborn, London, EC4A 1BW
+ 4 other offices
Team Support is a multi-sector recruiter that covers Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Production, Driving, Catering, Public Sector, Care, Office Support and Contact Centre sectors. Conceived in 1989, in Acton, they supply temporary and permanent roles to clients and candidates across the UK. The agency acquired Margaret Hodge Recruitment in 2009 and obtained national status.
18 The Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 4QS
+ 8 other offices
Proman Recruitment finds staff for clients in the Construction, Engineering, Warehouse & Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Office, Food, Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality and IT sectors across Europe. They fill in roles such as Home Delivery Driver, Account Coordinator and Administrator. The agency is accredited by REC, ALP, CHAS, Driver Agency, Constructionline, French Chamber of Great Britain, Driver CPC, FTA and Investors in People.
Stockton House, 43-45 Eastcheap, City of London, London, EC3M 1JA
+ 20 other offices
Established in 1982, Dutton Recruitment operates across 11 divisions. With offices nationwide, they assist candidates and employers on a Temporary and Permanent basis.
35 New Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH
+ 8 other offices
Alexander Charles Associates takes pride in having a wealth of experience since 1989, recruiting for Senior Finance positions in Banking, Private Equity, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and more. Besides this, they also have five multilingual offices in the UK, which enables them to hire nationally and worldwide across Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond. They were named as the Finance Recruiter of the Year by The FDs' Excellence Awards for four consecutive years.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
+ 5 other offices
Venn Group Recruitment is a multi-sector consultancy covering Construction, Finance, Healthcare and more. They also aid the Government and Third Sector, working as HMGovernment, Crown Commercial Service and HealthTrust Europe suppliers. Founded in 2001, they open permanent, interim and short term vacancies in the UK and abroad through offices in London and six other locations. They were also listed in The Sunday Times Profit Track 100.
Cottons Centre, Hays Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2QP
+ 6 other offices
Brook Street, having a wealth of experience since their foundation in 1946, helps fulfil permanent and temporary business support, finance, contact centre, public sector and social care assignments. They serve over 4,500 employers annually through their nationwide presence of over 50 locations - which include Birmingham, Holborn, Oxford and Watford. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hold an ISO 9001 certification.
Suite LG1, HQ Kings Cross, 344-354 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8BP
+ 12 other offices
Hays Construction and Property is a specialist agency that provides workforces for the Construction and Property sectors. They offer permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities for roles such as Senior Planning Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Site Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Project Escort, Painter, and Labourer.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 34 other offices
Hays Engineering and Manufacturing is a specialist branch from Hays Recruitment that focuses on placing permanent, temporary and contract placements around the UK.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 7 other offices
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
Dutch House 8th Floor 307-308 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7LL
+ 61 other offices
Hays Call Centre is a global agency that supplies permanent, contract, and temporary personnel for Call Centre and Customer Service roles.
5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 4 other offices
Hays Legal specialises in supplying the Legal industry with professional talent around the globe. They are part of Hay and cover assignments such as Court of Protection Lawyer, Group Accountant, Legal Advisor, Construction Lawyer, and Industrial Disease Lawyer.
5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 6 other offices
Hays Social Care focuses on supplying staffing solutions to the Social Care sector. They work on vacancies for roles such as NHS 111 Clinical Advisor, Support Worker, Nurse Practitioner, and Paramedic Practitioner.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 8 other offices
Hays Accountancy and Finance covers the Accountancy and Finance sectors. Examples of jobs they recruit for include Finance Director, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, Payroll Clerk, and Finance Analyst. Hays Accountancy and Finance is one of the specialist divisions of Hays, which has 100 offices across the UK and over 6,000 staff worldwide.
107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 59 other offices
Hays Office & Admin is a worldwide recruitment specialist focusing on supplying the Office & Administration industry with professional workforce solutions. They address permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for roles such as Office Manager, Receptionist, Team Secretary and Admin Assistant.
107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 58 other offices
Manpower specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent roles for the Manufacturing; Warehouse and Logistics; Contact Centres; Engineering and Automotive; Office Administration; Marketing and Creative; and Public Sectors nationwide and internationally. The agency has 3,000 offices in 80 countries.
86 The High Street, Acton, London, W3 6QX
+ 19 other offices
Tezlom Recruitment is a Healthcare recruitment agency focused on providing Care Assistants, Support Workers and Registered Nurses in Healthcare & Homecare sectors like Residential Homes, NHI Hospitals, EMI Homes, Nursing Homes, and Mental Health Hospitals. They offer full-time or flexible shifts and are available 24/7. Tezlom Recruitment has 14 offices- including in Blackpool, Dartford, Hitchin, Uxbridge and Stratford
491 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N19 4DD
+ 15 other offices
Established in 2008, Alpha Labour and Recruitment is a staffing agency that specialises in finding experts for several sectors including Industrial, Building & Construction, Civils & Groundworks, Mechanical & Electrical, Scaffold & Access, Engineering, and Renewable Energies. They recruit for a variety of roles like Lagger, Labourer, Plumber, and Electrician. The agency has offices in Sheffield, Dunfermline, Midlands, Manchester, and London
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 5 other offices
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
10 Bishops Square, Greater London, London, E1 6EG
+ 57 other offices
Established in 2012, Zachary Daniels is a multi-sector recruitment agency with offices in Cheshire, London, Northern Ireland and Scotland. They specialise in the staffing of Merchandisers to Managers across the UK, and work with serval large companies including Boots, River Island, Farmfood and Topshop. They operate in the Retail Operations, Hospitality & Leisure, Retail, Senior Appointments, HR, Finance and Marketing industries placing international candidates.
Albert House 256 -260 Old St Shoreditch, City of London, London, EC1V 9DD
+ 5 other offices
The Ad Idem Consulting Group is a privately held, independent firm that provides interim and permanent hiring solutions across a variety of levels and areas. They specialise in hiring for the Finance, Risk, Operations and Project Management sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Director Transaction Services, Qualified Fund Accountant, Compliance Policy Manager, and Macro Operations Analyst. The company was founded in 2016
Office 2.03 Suite 1, Scott House, The Concourse Waterloo Station, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7LY
Richard's Catering Agency has a breadth of experience matching qualified candidates with a diverse client group, including hotels, public houses, and restaurants nationwide. Since its establishment in 1956, the London-based firm has been hiring personnel for various roles such as Chef, Comi Staff, Bar Staff, Kitchen Porter, Barista, Pastry Chef, Sommelier, and Restaurant Manager. Richard's Catering Agency delivers staff at all levels.
31 Theobald's Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8SP
KPP is an international recruitment specialist that was founded in 2012. They primarily cater to a broad range of clients in the Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management departments from their London and Sydney branches. Operating across the UK, USA, EMEA, and APAC, they usually attract personnel for roles including Compliance Advisor, Credit Risk Manager, Internal Auditor, and Security Engineer.
1 Long Lane, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PG
Medicure offers its recruitment services 24 hours a day. They primarily recruit Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Healthcare Assistants, and Support Staff of all grades and specialisms. They are an REC member, a Crown Commercial Service and NHS Workforce Alliance supplier. They have been in the industry since 1994 and are located in London.
24 Oliver, Business Park, Oliver Road, Willesden, London, NW10 7JB
Medecho is a UK-based locum doctor agency and approved NHS supplier, with nearly 30,000 successful placements since 2004. They recruit across Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, and more.
502 Cumberland House, 80 Scrubs Lane, Willesden, London, NW10 6RF
A multi-disciplinary industry specialist, Hunter Maddison assigns professionals to a broad range of positions at all levels, such as board, executive, and senior-level roles. They work with employers across the UK, EMEA, and APAC in the sectors of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Strategy, Insurance, IT, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Since its establishment in 2015, the agency has been offering its expertise from its headquarters in London.
1-13 Adler Street, Aldgate, London, E1 1EG
Cameron Pink supplies C-Level, Finance, Sales and Marketing recruitment within the Commerce and Industry sectors across the UK. Typical assignments they offer on a permanent or interim basis include Marketing Executive, Managing Director, Senior Accountant, Sales Executive, Software Developer, Financial Controller, Commercial Director, Social Media Officer and Data Manager. The agency was founded in 2015 and has offices in London (HQ) and Leeds.
3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
G&E Partners Ltd. is a global talent acquisition and management firm with more than 30 years of experience. They provide their clientele with a complete search and selection process. Manufacturing & End-to-End Supply Chain, Built Environment, Strategy & Business Partnering, Natural Resources, and Private Equity Portfolio Companies are the five sectors where the agency's people management services are focused.
33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW
KBM Training & Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that supplies the Accounting & Finance and Tax sectors with workforce solutions. The agency also offers apprenticeship programs and training and are accredited by AAT, NCFE and OCR (Oxford Cambridge & RSA). They offer temporary, permanent and contract placements for roles such as Accounting and Advisory Senior, Executive Assistant, and Accounts Administrator.
1 Concord Business Centre, Concord Road, Acton, London, W3 0TJ
Preston Recruitment deals exclusively with the UK's Facilities Management market. They also offer their expertise in catering to an extensive client portfolio in the following sectors: Asset Management, Data Centre Environments, Public Sector & Healthcare Estates, and Social Housing. With a team based in London, the firm hires on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis for various roles such as M&E Project Managers and Painter and Decorators.
The Space Aldgate, Irongate House, 30 Dukes Pl, City of London, London, EC3A 7LP
Elite Recruitment and Talent Management, based in Finsbury, helps satisfy recruitment requirements in Crypto, Game Finance and Online Gaming as well as HR, Legal and Finance. While they mainly work with ventures in Gibraltar and London, they also offer vacancies in the UK, Asia and beyond. Leveraging their experience since 2008, and their team's collective experience of over 40 years, they have created success stories with INX, eToro and more.
Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Carnegie Consulting brings together employers and job seekers within the Asset Management, Hedge Fund, Real Estate, Private Equity, Hospitality, Commerce and Insurance markets. The agency delivers contingent recruitment for temporary, contract and permanent roles wherein only successfully completed assignments require fees from the clients. Carnegie was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in London.
25 Gerrard St, Soho, London, W1D 6JL
Anson McCade specialises in placing candidates in Quantitative Research, Trading & Risk, Digital & Analytics, IT, Cyber Security, Business Change & Transformation, and Strategy. They handle both permanent and contract appointments, operating on contingency, search or RPO basis. They cater to the UK and worldwide, with their offices located in London, Belfast, Paris, and Sydney.
4th Floor, The Potthouse 1 Hill Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT1 2LA
+ 2 other offices
anzuk Education is an international specialist Education recruitment agency covering the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Established in 2004, they partner with the likes of schools, early childhood institutions and government organisations, and supply permanent and temporary Teachers, Educators, Support Staff, Education Executives and related professionals. They have a UK office in London.
The Boutique Workplace Company - The Smith, 145 London Rd, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 6SR
+ 5 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.