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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Paragon Personnel is a privately-owned boutique agency that provides permanent, temporary, and contract manpower solutions to a wide range of industries. For temporary candidates, they offer referencing, skills testing, training, and legal advice. Founded in 1989, the agency has previously recruited Executive Assistants, Office Managers, Team Secretaries, Receptionists, Secretarial Managers, and Private PAs, to list some examples.
Watling House, 33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB
Blayze Group works exclusively for the Construction and Real Estate sectors. They place permanent and temporary staff in all types of roles at all levels in different Construction and Real Estate divisions. These include Architecture, Workplace Design, Quantity Surveying, Accountancy, and Finance. Blayze Group also offers comprehensive training, academy and development programmes to aid employees throughout their professional journey.
2-4 Idol Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 5DD
Corus Consultancy covers numerous sectors including Industrial and Warehousing; Driving and Logistics; Health and Social Care; and Education. With more than 15 years of joint experience, the agency can fill Industrial or Commercial vacancies across the UK. They work with employers and job seekers from their London and Birmingham branches.
Corus House, 1 Elmira Street, Greenwich, London, SE13 7GS
Established in 2007, Bid Perfect works in all major industries, the public sector, and the voluntary sector. They operate across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the US. They offer permanent and interim placements, and executive search and selection solutions. They have worked with clients such as Pfizer, Telefonica, Babcock, Verizon, Bic, Skanska, Compass Group, Veolia, and more. They are JOSCAR registered and a Constructionline associate member.
4 Winsley Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8HF
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27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
MapTalent places professionals in verticals like Real Estate, Technology, Power & Energy, Construction & Engineering and Finance. They have a global footprint with locations in the City of London, Dubai and the US, and have completed assignments across 20 countries. Launched in 2015, they offer services such as executive search, contingency hiring, contract hiring and recruitment process outsourcing.
15 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 3AR
Suzie Walker Executive Search has been aiding a diverse client group in filling interim and permanent vacancies since its establishment in 2009. These include Consumer Services, Data, Digital, Education, Financial Services & FinTech, Marketing, Retail, Technology, and Travel & Leisure sectors across the UK and the Middle East. They typically find candidates for roles such as Marketing Director, Chief Digital Officer, and Head of E-Commerce.
8 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JU
Joss Search recruits for support roles, for example EAs, VAs, operations roles, chiefs of staff etc into private equity and alternative investment companies. Their network extends outside the UK through consultants in London, New York and Germany. They were formed in 2010 and have since completed more than 10,000 permanent and temporary assignments, in which 78% of their permanent staff have remained in their posts for more than 2 years.
8th Floor, Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, Greater London, SW1P 1RH
Mackie Myers Ltd bridges job seekers and national clients in a broad range of sectors. These include Business Services, Finance, HR, Industrial, Legal, Not-for-Profit, Procurement, and Public Sector. Since its inception in 2011, the recruitment consultancy entity has been hiring talent on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. They work from their London office.
The Frames, 1 Phipp Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, EC2A 4PS
Founded in 2013, Red 5 People is a provider of recruitment services to the employment & skills sectors nationwide. They specialise in recruiting entire teams for new contract wins, as well as recruiting employment support and apprenticeship providers. They recruit for roles like Career Coach, Resettlement Officer, Employment Specialist, Employability Trainer, and Careers Advisor. They are members of the AELP, IEP, ERSA and REC.
WeWork Kings Place, 90 York Way, Islington, London, N1 9AG
Illuminate Recruitment has over 20 years of experience in recruiting for the Membership and Engagement markets. Headquartered in London, their clients include Membership organisations, as well as E-Commerce and Subscriptions-based businesses across the whole of the UK. Their core areas include Acquisition, Engagement and Retention, Policy, Research, Customer Success, Business Development, and Account Management.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
Denton Search is a Search to Search recruiter for firms worldwide. They cover all industries such as Consumer Goods & Services, Financial Services, Industrial, Life Sciences and Education & Not for Profit. Their client portfolio includes top global companies like Amazon, Spencer Stuart, Heidrick & Struggles and Sheffield Haworth. They were launched in 2008 and are located in London.
100 High St, Kentish Town, London, N14 6BN
Veronica Hayes Consultancy extends recruitment solutions to a variety of industries which include Professional Services, Financial Services, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations. With an office in Mayfair, they satisfy permanent, temporary and contract vacancies throughout the City, Docklands and Central London. Example roles they have filled are Accounts Assistant, Junior Secretary, HR Manager and more. Their operations began in 2001.
35, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DW
Saxton Bampfylde has been recruiting Leadership and Executive talent for over 35 years. They operate across multiple sectors including Media, Digital, Health & Care, Education, Retail, Creative, Sustainability, Technology. They feature a 98% appointment success rate. They also have multiple strategic locations throughout the UK and worldwide including London, Edinburgh, and Guildford.
79-81 Borough Road, Covent Garden, London, SE1 1DN
Kairos RT offers a boutique and holistic approach to recruitment across a range of sectors and we provide permanent & temporary recruitment solutions across the UK. We have in place a dedicated specialist team of consultants who have a clear understanding of their individual areas of expertise.
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, Greater London, WC2H 9JQ
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Lincoln Cornhill Executive's expertise extends to an extensive client list from its four offices nationwide. The talent and recruitment consultancy firm predominantly assigns Human Resources professionals to a wide variety of appointments. They work with Charity, Construction, Energy, Financial Services, Gaming, Healthcare, Hospitality, Local Government, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Social Housing, Technology, and Travel verticals.
36 - 38 Cornhill, 4th Floor, City of London, London, EC3V 3NG
MindBench is a corporate member of the REC that provides management consultancy across the UK, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. They cover a broad range of industries, including Financial Services, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media Technology, Retail, and Non-Profit. MindBench finds staff to fill permanent and temporary vacancies.
Unit 1, Canvas House Jubilee Yard, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2NL
The Language Business was founded in 1989 and provides Multilingual professionals for various specialist roles. The agency recruits for staff across multiple sectors including Translation and Language Services, Digital & eCommerce, Export & Shipping, Media & Entertainment, Fashion, Video Games production, and Insurance. They provide professionals for permanent, contract and interim jobs.
Suite 103 The Tramworks, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QP
Founded in 2006, W3 Global is a recruitment business that specialises in providing staffing solutions to multiple industries including IT, Accounting and Finance, Legal, Engineering, Government, Human Resources, and more. They also offer executive staffing. The agency places contract, direct, permanent, and temporary positions for companies of all sizes. They have worked with the likes of Genentech, NQ Mobile, and Dell.
85, Great Portland Street First Floor, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
With teams based in Barcelona, London, and Miami, Inoltra is an international talent firm and consultancy agency that connects personnel and clients in the SAP sector. They source candidates for permanent and contract placements at all levels. Established in 2016, the company also operates in the Banking, Business Intelligence, Financial Services, Insurance, Logistics, Operations, Retail, and Supply Chain markets.
White Collar Factory 1 Old Street Yard, City of London, London, EC1Y 8AF
JBC has a wealth of experience in providing multi-sector staffing services by placing job seekers in an array of contract, permanent, and temporary roles since 2006. Their specialism extends to Advertising, Beauty, Consumer, Fashion, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Sports & Gaming, and Technology industries. Operating across the UK and abroad, they also cater to Data & Analytics, E-commerce, and Operations functions.
5 Merchant Sq, Paddington, London, W2 1AY
Zen Personnel focuses on the placement of staff across all levels in the Health, Construction and Office sectors. Based in London, they have a team of recruiters who operate across the UK assisting candidates and employers.
Boardman House, 64 Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 1NT
Kinsella Legal hires Lawyers and Legal professionals for various markets such as Entertainment, Technology and Financial. Satisfying permanent, contract and interim placements, they offer contingent, retained and executive search options globally through their team in Holborn. Founded in 2010, their customer portfolio includes The Walt Disney Company and Nintendo.
Central Court 25 Southampton Buildings Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, WC2A 1AL
Love Success is a PA, Finance & Office Support consultancy serving the HR, Finance, and Marketing sectors. They have been named the Leading Specialist PA Recruitment Agency 2021 and the 2020 Most Trusted PA Recruitment Agency-UK. The agency has a staff turnover rate of 3% per year and offers permanent and temporary placements for positions such as Executive Assistant, CEO, Administrator, and Communications Executive.
1 Lancaster Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7ED
K.B.C. Associates Limited is a professional recruitment company that provides workforce solutions in industries including IT Hardware, Travel, Insurance, Retail, Automotive, Marketing, and Logistics. The company is based in Wimbledon and is individually owned. They offer permanent and temporary vacancies.
Suite 206 Collingham House, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QT
Wise May specialises in the recruitment of Office Support personnel in London and the South East. The agency places permanent, contract, and temporary individuals across all industries in Office Support roles such as Admin, Secretarial, HR, PA, EA, Marketing, IT, Events, Reception, Facilities, Hospitality, and Customer Service.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Quest Search and Selection sources talented professionals globally in the sectors including Retail, FMCG, Tech, Hospitality, and Digital. They have offices in Dubai and the UK, and they cover a wide array of areas, including Buying & Merchandising, Stores & Operations, Procurement, Fashion Wholesale & Design, and more.
4 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PG
DA Selection is an agency that provides staffing support to a wide range of industries like IT, Retail, Oil & Gas, Legal, and Health Care. They search and place candidates for roles such as Senior Mine Maintenance Reliability Engineer, Operations Manager, Technical Manager, and Mine Planning Superintendent. The agency has 20 years of experience in the industry and they operate globally, covering senior management to customer-facing roles.
22 Raffles House Brampton Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 4BU
Principal Connections, operating since 1991, recruits within various industries across the UK and Ireland. Their expertise extends to the Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Industrial, Non-Profit & Public Sector, and Technology, Media, & Telecommunications verticals. With teams in Dublin, Galway, and London, the firm sources for interim and permanent roles. Principal Connections is a division of Agilium Worldwide LLC.
85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
Graff Search is a national specialist that deals exclusively with the In-House Legal, Compliance, and Data Privacy markets. The talent firm has been filling a plethora of permanent and interim vacancies since 2015. They typically supply Corporate Counsel and Lawyers to various industries, such as Asset Management, Consumer Brands, FMCG, Media & Entertainment, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Retail, Stockbroking, Tech, Digital & E-Commerce.
Level 4, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, Aldgate, London, E1 8FA
iPlace is a provider of talent management solutions to an array of markets nationwide and globally. These include Automotive, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, and Sales. For over 16 years, the firm has been assigning personnel to a plethora of positions at all levels. They were recognised as a Great Place to Work in 2019 and affiliated with the American Staffing Association.
Kemp House, 124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Osborne Thomas provides recruitment solutions to the public sector, including Local and Central Government, Healthcare, Emergency Services, Higher Education, Housing Associations, and the Third Sector. Their remit covers both permanent and interim placements. Headquartered in London, they are also an REC member, an Equality Register member, Cyber Essentials certified, and a Living Wage employer.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
Spotlight Recruitment is a Marketing, Digital and Communications agency. They started their service in 2008 and have worked with notable clients such as Duracell, Barchester Healthcare, and Pokemon. Some of the job roles that are typically listed on their website are Graphic Designer, Head of Brand Marketing, Marketing Executive, Social Media Coordinator, Senior Events Coordinator, and Content Marketing Executive.
24 Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8SS
evo Search & Selection, with over 20 years of combined experience, is a trusted talent acquisition firm that offers multi-sector solutions. From its London office, their expertise extends to the Charity/Public Sector, IT & Technology, Marketing & Creative, and Professional Services verticals. The agency fulfills a wide variety of executive-level positions. They also caters to the Advertising, Digital, Financial Services, HR, and Legal functions.
11a Hillgate Place, Balham, London, SW12 9ER
Tyler Griffen Limited puts forward employment opportunities in PA, Administrative and Business Support verticals like Marketing and HR. Accommodating permanent, temporary and contract requirements, they have been hiring Executive Assistants, Managers and more across their key areas in London since 2007.
33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW
Autus3 Ltd specialises in Finance recruitment, supporting companies from various markets, including Media, Technology & Communication, Hospitality, Property & Professional Services and Healthcare. Following their director's almost 15 years of experience, they were formed in 2022, in Soho, and have since been reaching out to prospective permanent and interim staff, analysts, controllers and more up to managers, directors and c-suite officers.
Level 3, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
Nexus Search, with a national reach, meets clients' staffing needs in the Automotive and Commercial industries. The talent experts cover Chassis & Safety, Flavours & Fragrances, Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care, Infotainment & Connectivity, Ingredients & Commodities, and Thermal Management. They won The Recruiter Awards' Best New Agency 2022.
7 Harp Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 6DP
Founded in 2000, reesmarx offers executive search and talent acquisition to mid-market companies and agile enterprises all over the UK. The agency aims to help their clients with business expansion and their reach to key markets in North and/or South America, APAC, EMEA. They also offer career development consulting. The company has offices in London, Charlotte, Singapore, Mexico, and Germany.
18-20 Hillgate Place, Balham, London, SW12 9ER
GNB Partnership Ltd is an executive search and recruitment consultancy that offers its services to the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA. They cover an array of market sectors including Accountancy & Finance, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Financial Services, IT, Legal, Human Resources, Manufacturing, and Marketing. Some roles they fill are Account Executive, Senior SEO Executive, and Social Strategist.
Euston Tower, 33rd Floor, 286 Euston Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 3DP
Adolphus Group handles recruitment on a permanent, contract, and temporary basis for junior through to senior-level roles. The sectors they cover include, Hospitality, Events & Promotions, Finance, Fashion & Retail, IT & Media, Healthcare, and Education. Their headquarters is located in London. Aside from supplying talented staff to clients, they also offer managed services such as payroll accommodation and training.
2 Canfield Place, Kilburn, London, NW6 3BT
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.