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  2. Anthony Gregg Partnership

    Verified Listing

    Anthony Gregg Partnership is an Executive Search firm that is located in London. They cover the Retail, Luxury, Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure sectors. Aside from Executive recruitment, they also offer a variety of coaching services, executive outplacement services & support, talent mapping, assessment services, and more solutions.

    Office Locations

    2 Allen Street, Kensington, London, W8 6BH

  3. Bigblue Search Ltd

    Verified Listing

    Bigblue Search Ltd is an executive search and recruitment company that offers its services to the Design, Property, Commercial, and Construction industries. They recruit for a variety of roles such as Project Manager, Pre Contracts Manager, Junior Estimator, Designer, and Quantity Surveyor. The company is based in London.

    Office Locations

    Mitre House 12-14 Mitre Street, City of London, London, EC3A 5BU

  4. Renaix

    Verified Listing

    Renaix is a provider of executive search and international recruitment services and they specialise in placing Senior Management, Finance, and Audit professionals. The company sources personnel such as Corporate Auditors, Financial Analysts, Finance Managers, and Financial Controllers for top European multinationals and large financial services institutions. The agency was founded in 1997 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    5 Underwood Street, Islington, London, N1 7LY

  5. Consumer Additions

    Verified Listing

    Consumer Additions provides recruitment solutions for the Consumer sector, hiring for areas like Finance, Digital, Marketing, Commercial and HR. They started in 2015 and have since fulfilled permanent, temporary, interim and executive roles domestically and globally. Located in Soho, they have worked with PUMA, Red Bull, Diptyque Paris and more. Example jobs they offer are Financial Accountant, Credit Controller and Commercial Finance Analyst.

    Office Locations

    The Space, 120 Regent St, Soho, London, W1B 5FE

  6. Covent Garden Recruitment

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    Covent Garden Recruitment covers a vast range of Administrative roles on a temporary, permanent or fixed-term contract basis. They supply Office Support staff to London and Home Counties companies, including membership organisations, international charities and public sectors. They usually recruit for employees with a strong customer service background and MS Office experience. Located in London, CGR is a corporate member of the REC.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 9 Irving St, Soho, London, WC2H 7AH

  7. E-Solutions

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    E-Solutions is a global talent acquisition agency that offers a full range of workforce management solutions in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Retail, Manufacturing, Telecom, and Engineering. The agency covers contract, full-time (direct hire), and on-demand staffing solutions. They provide their services to multiple locations including in Europe, APAC, and North America.

    Office Locations

    85, Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT

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    Sauce Recruitment

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    Sauce Recruitment is a boutique recruitment agency specialising within the Finance & Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Content, Digital, and Office Support sectors. They cover all roles from entry-level to c-suite executives, and support temporary, fixed-term contract, and permanent placements - whether on a contingency or retained search basis. They have worked with HBO, Bauer Media Group, National Geographic, Universal, and Warner Music Group.

    Office Locations

    Sauce Recruitment Ltd 2-6 Boundary Row, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8HP

  9. SelectUS Total

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    SelectUS Total specialises in delivering solutions to a wide range of industries such as Food & Drink, FMCG, Sales & Marketing, Technology, Retail, Operations, Security, Manufacturing, and Hospitality. They have been operating since 2008 and have catered to all size of clients across the UK. Based in London, their broad recruitment network spans the UK, Europe, and America.

    Office Locations

    AMC House, 12 Cumberland Avenue, Willesden, London, NW10 7QL

  10. Pretium Resourcing

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    Pretium Resourcing is a trusted temporary workforce supplier for the Facilities, Construction, Aviation, Hospitality, Energy, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Rail sectors throughout the UK and Ireland. Their headquarters is situated in London.

    Office Locations

    Dawson House, 5 Jewry Street, City of London, London, EC3N 2EX

  11. Prize Placements

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    Prize Placements is a Wimbledon-based independent company that serves the Administration, Education, and Industrial sectors. They cover the South West London and Surrey areas. The company has previously recruited for roles such as Central Back Office Auditor, Maths & English Teacher - SEND, Internal Sales Support, School Testing Operatives, School Administrator, Warehouse Team Leader, and 3.5T Van Driver.

    Office Locations

    Suite 301 The Courtyard 7 Francis Grove, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4DW

  12. Stanton Miller Recruitment

    Verified Listing

    Stanton Miller Recruitment is a London-based agency that operates throughout the UK and worldwide. With more than 17 years of experience, they have filled vacancies such as Executive Assistant, Estate Manager, House Manager, Private Chef, Chief of Staff, Nanny, Wardrobe Manager, Driver, Chauffeur, Groundsmen, Private Security Staff, and more. They also offer a 24/7 service.

    Office Locations

    62 Trafalgar Sq, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 5DS

  13. Pacific International

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    Pacific International is an executive search agency with offices in the UK, Germany, and USA. They have delivered talent to 28% of Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies and they provide talent acquisition, assessment and selection, leadership succession, and female leaders and diversity strategy services. The agency offers services to a wide range of industries including Automotive, Consumer Goods, and Pharmaceuticals.

    Office Locations

    41-47 Hartfield Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3RQ

  14. Law Choice

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    Law Choice was established in 1992 and provides the Legal sector with professional talent. The agency offers permanent, temporary, part-time, and contract placements and some of the positions they recruit for include IT Help Desk Team Leader, Facilities Operations Manager, Legislation Executive, Legal Receptionist, and Legal PA - Intellectual Property.

    Office Locations

    29 Finsbury Circus, City of London, London, EC2M 5QQ

  15. Amida

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    Amida recruits for the Property, Construction, Civils, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Housing, HSEQ, and Energy sectors. Some of the numerous roles they handle include Project Manager, Recovery Practitioner, Neighbourhood Officer, Senior Architect, Associate Partner, Quantity Surveyor, and more. They have offices in London, Singapore, Australia, and Africa.

    Office Locations

    1 Mark Square, City of London, London, EC2A 4EG

  16. VQlick Consultancy Ltd

    Verified Listing

    VQlick Consultancy Ltd predominantly hires for full time and part time permanent Technology, Sales, Marketing, Healthcare, Finance, Insurance, Retail and E-Commerce assignments. With sites in London, Poland, US and Singapore, they have a global footprint as they place individuals and teams into start-ups and non-profit organisations up to multinational corporations. They were incorporated in 2018 and have over 30 years of collective experience.

    Office Locations

    KINGS PLACE, 90 YORK WAY, Islington, London, N1 9AG

  17. Square Mile Connections

    Verified Listing

    Square Mile Connections is a niche agency focused on recruitment for the Banking and Financial Services sectors, specialising in Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Securitisation, and Corporate Trust. Established in 2005 and based in London, they have worked with small independent firms through to large FTSE 100 companies, both in the UK and worldwide.

    Office Locations

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

  18. Anderson Clark Recruitment Specialists

    Verified Listing

    Anderson Clark provides Support and Administration professionals to Media, Banking, and Law establishments through to private individuals, firms, and institutes in London. They support both permanent and temporary staffing requirements.

    Office Locations

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

  19. Larbey Evans

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    Larbey Evans provides recruitment solutions to the Legal sector, and their areas of expertise include Administration, Finance, HR, and IT. The agency is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, and they offer their services to UK, US and International Law firms. Some of the roles they recruit for include Team Assistant, Business Analyst, Trade Marks Paralegal, Legal PA, and more.

    Office Locations

    125 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1AR

  20. Skilled Careers

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    Skilled Careers specialises in the recruitment of Construction, Engineering, and Property professionals. They cover a wide range of vacancies in areas including Trades & Labour, Architecture, Property Management & Surveying, Facilities Management, Transport & Infrastructure, Building Services, and Sales. This London-based agency is a Constructionline Gold Member, Disability Confident Committed, and Safe Contractor verified.

    Office Locations

    77 Gracechurch Street, City of London, London, EC3V 0AS

  21. Admiral Recruitment

    Verified Listing

    An agency focusing on the Retail, Facilities Management, Security and Hospitality sectors, Admiral Recruitment recruits Room Attendants, Group Executive Chefs, Assistant General Managers, Customer Service Assistants, and more. They handle roles from craft-level through to management. Admiral was established in 1995 and is based in London.

    Office Locations

    20 Cousin Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 3TE

  22. Tate & Associates

    Verified Listing

    Since 2015, Tate & Associates has provided senior-level executive search and selection services for companies across the country. They deliver customised recruiting solutions for every critical aspect of the hiring process, from locating key professionals to conducting comprehensive background checks. They recruit for Senior Management personnel, Sales and Account Managers, Product Managers, Business Analysts, and more.

    Office Locations

    35 - 37 Ludgate Hill, City of London, London, EC4M 7JN

  23. Recruited

    Verified Listing

    Formed in 2016, Recruited is a recruitment agency that initially specialised in the Work-Based Learning and Welfare-to-Work sectors. Today, the company has developed a portfolio of services across all main industry sectors at the local and national levels. The agency now recruits for sectors such as Education & Training, Construction, Financial Services, IT Specialist, HR & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, and Warehouse & Logistics.

    Office Locations

    63/66 Hatton Garden, City of London, London, EC1N 8LE

  24. GQR

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    Founded in 2009, GQR is a worldwide talent acquisition consultancy that specialises in connecting people with creative businesses. They also offer people intelligence, events & experiences, and employer branding services. They specialise in many areas, some of which are Banking, Finance, Legal, Energy, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Healthcare. The company has offices in London, Sydney, Hong Kong, and US.

    Office Locations

    Westminster Tower, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7SP

  25. UpTown Appointments

    Verified Listing

    Founded and based in Walthamstow in 1984, UpTown Appointments is a recruitment agency specialising in the Commercial, Medical and Legal sectors. They supply both temporary and permanent staff to the public and private sectors. The company has been an active member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) for over 30 years.

    Office Locations

    Uptown Appointments Ltd, 238 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AX

  26. EA First

    Verified Listing

    A multi-vertical provider of staffing services, EA First aids various clients in filling permanent and temporary positions. Since its foundation in 2019, they have been catering to a diverse range of national clients. The recruitment firm extends its operations in many markets, such as Administration, Cyber Security, Engineering, Executive Search, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Logistics, Marketing, Manufacturing, Production, Sales, and Technical.

    Office Locations

    Chapter House 18, Crucifix Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, SE1 3JW

  27. Perfect People

    Verified Listing

    Perfect People extends employment opportunities in IT disciplines like Enterprise Networking & Security, Mobility, Collaboration and Datacentre & Cloud. Formed in 2000 by their founder who has Network and Infrastructure Recruitment experience, they place permanent, contract and ad hoc personnel into companies like Cisco and Microsoft. They also do retained executive search and recruitment process outsourcing. They are based in the City of London.

    Office Locations

    35 New Broad Stree, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH

  28. Screen International Group Ltd

    Verified Listing

    Screen International Group Ltd sources talent of all levels in Sales, Digital, Media, Conference & Events, Finance, Technology, Public Sector and Professional Service. Since they started in 2016, they have been offering managed services, contingency recruitment, executive search and interim contract search globally, made possible by their team in Finsbury.

    Office Locations

    1 Coldbath Square, Finsbury, London, EC1R 5HL

  29. MRP Global

    Verified Listing

    MRP Global is a multi-sector supplier of permanent, temporary, and contract personnel to a diverse range of employers nationwide and abroad. The firm primarily focuses on offering their expertise in the Business & Technology sectors, and also cover the following verticals: Data, Fashion, FMCG, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Retail, Sales, Technology, and Travel. MRP Global delivers various products such as AZURE, CRM, Hybris, Java, and Oracle.

    Office Locations

    5th Floor, 43 London wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TF

  30. Mercuri Urval

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    Mercuri Urval identifies as an Executive Search and Leadership specialist. With 70 consultants worldwide, they cater to over 3,000 clients of all sizes, and across all sectors, all around the globe. Backed with over 50 years of experience, they are equipped with recruitment marketing and search expertise on all media and search channels. They also perform integrated individual assessments on their candidates, which has helped them achieve a 94% success rate.

    Office Locations

    Third Floor South 35, Portman Square, Westminster, London, W1K 5DB

  31. MGSS Associates

    Verified Listing

    MGSS Associates is a boutique search and selection consultancy that is focused on handling executive and senior management placements for organisations across the Professional Services, Banking, Finance, NGOs, and Social Enterprise markets. With a London headquarter, their remit covers the UK, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

    Office Locations

    3 Lloyd's Avenue, City of London, London, EC3N 3DS

  32. Wellesley

    Verified Listing

    Wellesley specialises in delivering Financial Services executive search and recruitment solutions across the Asia Pacific. They have offices located in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India. Established in 2005, they also cater to the Consumer, Technology, and Professional Services sectors, including private equity and portfolio companies.

    Office Locations

    240B, Berkeley Square House, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF

  33. CN Sales Recruitment

    Verified Listing

    CN Sales Recruitment focuses on supporting the needs of Business-to-Business Sales firms. They fulfil placements in Sales, Marketing and Technology, utilising their experience since 2010. For companies, they extend retained, advertised contingency and contingency search services, while for candidates, they put forward live vacancy matching and proactive vacancy searching solutions. Their past clients include NetNames and MyNewsdesk.

    Office Locations

    165 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 2NE

  34. Indago Associates

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    Indago Associates places qualified job seekers in a wide variety of contract appointments at all levels. Serving employers nationwide and overseas, their expertise covers the following sectors: Banking, Financial Services & Legal, Financial Technology, Digital, Social & Creative, E-commerce, Information Technology & Cyber, Leisure & Entertainment, and Retail & FMCG. They also offer contingency, executive search, and project recruitment services.

    Office Locations

    65 London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5TU

  35. The TalentPool Company

    Verified Listing

    The TalentPool Company administers executive searches for the Consumer, Apparel, Luxury and Retail sectors. Handling appointments in operations like Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy & Insights and Digital & E-Commerce, their reach extends worldwide, aiding startups to FTSE companies. They opened their doors in 2007 and have since built a client portfolio that includes Coca-Cola, Lindt and Suntory Europe.

    Office Locations

    Pennine Place, 2A Charing Cross Rd, Soho, London, WC2H 0HF

  36. Alfen

    Verified Listing

    Alfen is a specialist Technology recruitment company headquartered in Dulwich and founded in 2015. Sourcing applicants from graduates up to c-suite executives, they handle permanent and contract assignments across Development, Testing, Infrastructure, Technical Writing.

    Office Locations

    Unit D235, Park Hall Road, Dulwich, London, SE21 8DE

  37. London Works

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    London Works specialises in multi-industry recruitment services. Their expertise extends across Accounting & Finance, Administration, Banking Operations, Compliance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Risk, Sales, and Secretarial & Support markets nationwide. They are members of the REC, and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, City Reach, 5 Greenwich View Place, Poplar, London, E14 9NN

  38. Gresham Hunt

    Verified Listing

    Gresham Hunt is a talent acquisition specialist operating within the Governance, Front Office, and Technology markets. They are based in London, but have offices in the US, Netherlands, and Germany. They have previously recruited for positions such as Third-Party Risk Project Manager, Information Security Assurance Consultant, Senior Finance Business Partner - Costs, and Audit Seniors.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor, 33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB

  39. Corus Consultancy

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Corus House, 1 Elmira Street, Greenwich, London, SE13 7GS

  40. Savvy Recruitment

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    Savvy Recruitment is focused on the Digital and Media industries, covering Sales, Content, Marketing, Creative, Tech, Graduate, and Executive roles. They have been in business since 2010 in London and all their consultants have recruitment and media experience. Their client portfolio includes Guinness World Records, Centaur Media, Daily Mirror, Talenthouse, Informa, Bauer Media, and more.

    Office Locations

    No 3 Scott House, Admirals Way, Poplar, London, E14 9UG

  41. G Squared International

    Verified Listing

    G Squared International is a trusted multi-disciplinary talent recruitment company that works exclusively with national and international clients. They provide executive search services to the Fashion & Luxury, Beauty & Lifestyle, Hospitality, and Sports sectors. Since 2007, the firm has also been covering various divisions, such as E-Commerce, Marketing, Operations, and Wholesale. They place candidates in a wide range of roles at all levels.

    Office Locations

    48 Warwick Street, Soho, London, W1B 5AW

Popular industry sectors in Greater London for recruitment agencies

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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.