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Recruitment Agencies in London

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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  1. Auxato Limited

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    Auxato Limited matches Communications, Digital and PR professionals with enterprises in Aerospace, Construction, Engineering, IT & Technology, Environmental & Agricultural, Transport & Logistics, and more. Launched in 2015, they have connections with over 100,000 applicants and over 2,500 businesses. Their office can be found in Finsbury.

    Office Locations

    152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  2. Eagle Headhunters

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    Eagle Headhunters supplies staffing solutions, within the UK and internationally, in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre/Customer Service, Executive/Management, Headhunting, Personnel/HR, IT, Logistics, Marketing, and Sales. They have been operating since 1999.

    Office Locations

    64 Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1E 6QP

  3. DMCG Global

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    DMCG Global provides executive search and recruitment services to multiple industries including Technology & Digital Engineering, Creative & Design, HR, Finance & Legal, Marketing, PR & Communications, and more. The agency has branches all over the world and delivers Digital & Tech talent to many different clients.

    Office Locations

    16 Carlisle St, Soho, London, W1D 3BT

  4. Strictly Recruitment

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    Strictly Recruitment was launched in 2010 and specialises in fulfilling permanent, temporary, and fixed-term Business Support workforce mandates. They work in many sectors including Legal, Finance, Real Estate, Media, Consumer Goods, FinTech, Advertising, Consulting, Sports, Financial Services, and Accountancy, covering entry-level roles through to managerial, executive, and director vacancies within the UK and internationally.

    Office Locations

    70 Gracechurch St, City of London, London, EC3V 0XL

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  5. JAC Recruitment

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    JAC Recruitment, based in London, recruits for multiple verticals including Accounting & Finance, Construction, IT, Marketing and Supply Chain Management. They are under the JAC Recruitment Global Group which has 1,200 consultants in 11 countries like Japan, Germany and China. Established in 1975, they have served global brands and continue to offer free consultancy services. They also help the environment by supporting reforestation projects.

    Office Locations

    99 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 3XD

  6. Jefferson Tiley

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    Jefferson Tiley is a specialist Internal Audit, IT Audit, Risk Management and Compliance recruitment consultancy for the Banking & Financial Services, Commerce & Industry, Public Sector and Private Practice industries. Launched in 2011, their track record includes serving FTSE listed enterprises in the UK, Europe and Middle East through offices in the City of London and Bristol.

    Office Locations

    45 Beech Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 8AD

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    May & Stephens Recruitment Group

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    May & Stephens caters to a broad spectrum of industries including Fashion, Digital Media, IT, Accountancy & Finance, Sales, Financial Markets, Business Support, and Career Consultancy. Since their inception in 1992, they have worked with blue chip companies, as well as AIM listed and Top 100 NMA clients. May & Stephens supports permanent, contract, and temporary staffing needs across the UK and Europe.

    Office Locations

    Ibex House, 42 - 47 Minories, City of London, London, EC3N 1DY

  8. Miles Associates

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    Miles Associates is an expert in placing professionals in Mid-Senior and Board level roles in the following industries: Automotive, Energy, Finance, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Media, Real Estate, Technology, and Telecommunications. Since 2000, they have been working with clients across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Miles Associates also offers executive search, global talent assessment, and strategy advisory services.

    Office Locations

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

  9. Centre People Appointments

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    Centre People Appointments is a specialist provider of full-time, part-time, temporary and contract staffing solutions to Japanese companies and international businesses in the UK and Europe. The agency started in 1986 and is based in London. Some of their offerings include Sales Support, Logistics Assistant, QA Tester and Marketing Manager.

    Office Locations

    80 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6EE

  10. Access Appointments Consultancy Limited

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    Founded in 2004, Access Appointments Consultancy Limited is a Japanese recruitment agency based in London that provides temporary and permanent jobs to several sectors including IT, Telecom, Sales, Retail, Customer Service, Manufacturing, and Engineering. Some roles the agency fills are Marketing Manager, English Teacher, Team Assistant, Financial Accountant, Sales Director, and more.

    Office Locations

    Floor two, 40 Gracechurch St, City of London, London, EC3V 0BT

  11. Blue Legal

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    Blue Legal, founded in 2001 with an office in London, has been delivering experienced candidates to fill vacancies nationwide. They cover Legal, Accountancy & Actuarial, Architecture & Property, Construction & Engineering, and Management Consultancy sectors. They also hire staff globally from their office in New York.

    Office Locations

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

  12. BrighterBox

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    BrighterBox was founded in 2015 and provides support to startup companies in London. They work across the following sectors: Account Executive, Design, Technology, Finance, Marketing, HR, Data Analytics, Advertising, Operations & Customer Service, and Business Development.

    Office Locations

    217 Strand Temple, The Strand, London, WC2R 1AT

  13. D A Selection Ltd

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    Established in 2004, D A Selection Ltd is a specialist recruitment firm that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions of all levels to the Mining sector. They also offer their services to other industries like Oil & Gas, Healthcare, IT, Financial Services, Real Estate, Agriculture, and Manufacturing.

    Office Locations

    22 Raffles House, Brampton Grove, Hendon, London, NW4 4BU

  14. Belmont Sawyer Recruitment

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    Belmont Sawyer Recruitment has been helping satisfy recruitment requirements in Accountancy, FinTech, Executive Leadership, Development & Fundraising and eCommerce since 2018. Catering to permanent and contract roles, they mostly focus on Middle Management to Chief Executive titles like Part-Qualified and Qualified Accountant, Project Manager, Head of Fundraising, Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer. Their office is in Westminster.

    Office Locations

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

  15. Jason Garrett Executive Search

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    Jason Garrett Executive Search is a niche Financial Services recruitment solutions partner that sources and selects qualified candidates for various positions. Headquartered in London, they work closely with a wide variety of employers nationwide. These include asset managers, banks, financial institutions, and global corporations. They also deliver advisory, executive search, market intelligence, and training services.

    Office Locations

    107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN

  16. HC Change Partners

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    HC Change Partners has a wealth of experience dealing with clients in the Financial Services, Management Consulting, and Technology markets. They recruit qualified talent nationwide and also cater to the Business Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Digital, Risk & Compliance, and System Development fields. The firm is a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

    Office Locations

    Tavistock House South, Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9LG

  17. New Avenues

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    New Avenues bridges a plethora of talents across Creative, Entertainment, and Technology verticals across the UK. The company also delivers recruitment consultancy solutions and fulfils various permanent and contract vacancies at all levels. From its London-based office, they also cover Business Operations, Finance & Accountancy, HR, Legal, and Marketing.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  18. Longwater Partners

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    Longwater Partners, with international reach, has been providing executive search and consultancy services to an array of clients since 2009. Their specialism extends to Asset Management, Digital Technology & Communications, Financial Services, FinTech, Gaming & Leisure, Industrials, Legal, Public & Social Sectors, Public Equity, and Specialist Retail sectors. The firm places professionals into executive and non-executive vacancies.

    Office Locations

    6a Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 8PS

  19. Highwater Search

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    Highwater Search is a niche talent solutions provider that covers the Financial Services market across the UK and the USA. They also deal with various fields, including Hedge Fund/Growth Equity, Investment, Family Offices, Private Credit, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. With 20 years of collective experience, the firm aids in fulfilling a wide variety of appointments at associate to partner levels.

    Office Locations

    101 Wood Lane Floor 7, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 7FW

  20. Melton Legal

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    Melton Legal is a trusted recruitment solutions provider that predominantly conducts executive search services to an extensive client portfolio in the Legal sector. Operating across the UK and overseas, they have been covering various industries. These include Banking & Finance, Corporate & M&A, Private Equity, and Real Estate. The London-based entity hires on a permanent basis for Litigation Partners and Structured Finance Team positions.

    Office Locations

    32 Threadneedle Street, City of London, London, EC2R 8AY

  21. Social Care Locums

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    Social Care Locums have consultants with over 10 years of experience who can help provide social workers and occupational therapists on a locum and, or permanent basis in and around the Stratford area.

    Office Locations

    Unit 220 Burford Road Business Centre, 11 Burford Road, Stratford, London, E15 2ST

  22. Arch Resourcing

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    Arch Resourcing matches Healthcare and Social Care professionals with public, private and not-for-profit organisations nationwide with the help of their Bermondsey team. Incorporated in 2018, they are on the lookout for permanent and temporary Support Workers, Social Workers, Home Managers, Healthcare Assistants, Nurses and similar. They are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.

    Office Locations

    Three Tuns House 109 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1NL

  23. Jay Care Solutions Limited

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    Jay Care Solutions Limited, situated in London, mainly fulfils staffing requirements in the Health and Social Care verticals. With national coverage, the talent acquisition firm attracts qualified personnel for various appointments. These include Health Care Assistants, Home Care Managers, Registered Nurses, and Senior Support Workers. They also work for End of Life Care, Mental Health, Social Care, and Specialist Care disciplines.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  24. Langbourn Partners

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    Langbourn Partners primarily works with employers in the Financial Services industry. They have a breadth of experience covering the following functions across the UK and overseas: Business Development, Buy Side, Corporate Broking, Corporate Finance, Hedge Funds, Investment Banking, M&A, and Private Equity. Since 1998, the agency has been sourcing Heads of Investment Banking and Managing Directors.

    Office Locations

    60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6NP

  25. Hutchinsons Domestic Staff

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    Hutchinsons Domestic Staff puts forward domestic household staff including, but not limited to, butlers, chauffeurs, housekeepers, gardeners, personal assistants and estate managers. Their head office in Battersea, complemented by satellite offices in Europe, the US and Africa and over 35 years of experience, has enabled them to achieve a 95% placement success rate. To ensure client peace of mind, they also have a guarantee system in place.

    Office Locations

    Penhurst House, 352-356 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3BY

  26. NEU Professionals

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    NEU Professionals recruits qualified candidates to fill full-time assignments in the Healthcare vertical. Serving clients nationwide and internationally, they also extend their specialism to Allied Health Professionals, Community, Dentistry, Doctors, Nursing, Mental Health, Midwifery, and Pharmaceutical functions. For over 10 years, the Cyber Essentials Certified agency has been sourcing Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, and Theatre Nurses.

    Office Locations

    207 Regent St, London, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  27. Odyssey Recruitment

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    Odyssey Recruitment, established in 2003, primarily caters to the staffing requirements of the Dental, Healthcare, Medical, and Science industries. Serving clients across the UK and globally, they place job seekers in a plethora of contract and permanent mandates. The trusted talent entity commonly places Dieticians, General Paediatricians, Practitioners, Microbiologists, Opticians, Oral Pathologists, Periodontists, Radiographers, and Virologists.

    Office Locations

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

  28. Prime Healthcare Solutions

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    Prime Healthcare Solutions is a UK-based nursing agency providing temporary healthcare staff to NHS and private sector clients. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, the agency offers last-minute staffing solutions. With 38 years of experience, they ensure that all candidates are thoroughly vetted to meet the required standards of care.

    Office Locations

    18 King William Street, Waltham Cross, London, EC4N 7BP

  29. Aqua Healthcare

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    Aqua Healthcare sources Healthcare specialists for General Practice Surgeries, Nursing Homes, Walk-in Centres, Urgent Care Centres, Minor Injury Units, Out of Hour Services and more. Having their base of operations in the City of London, they work across the whole of the UK, assisting both Clinical and Non-Clinical personnel and public and private organisations alike. They are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Circus, City of London, London, EC2M 5SQ

  30. LanceSoft

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    LanceSoft, with international coverage, conducts multi-sector talent solutions by selecting staff who fit either contract, permanent, or temporary roles. For over 23 years, the agency has been dealing with Aerospace, Automotive, Banking & Finance, Big Data, Creative, Cyber Security, Energy, Engineering, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductor, and Telecom verticals. They are accredited members of the Better Business Bureau.

    Office Locations

    Northumberland Avenue, Trafalgar Square, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 5BW

  31. Cornell Partnership

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    Cornell Partnership has been sourcing private equity, growth and advisory professionals throughout Europe since 2005. They accommodate assignments for start-ups, venture capital, corporates, consultancy and more. With a head office in the City of London, their solutions include retained search for an end-to-end partnership, exclusive contingent and contingent models for time-sensitive requisites, and recruitment campaigns for multiple staff needs.

    Office Locations

    78 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6HL

  32. Litmus Workforce Solutions

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    Litmus Workforce Solutions is a UK & Ireland–based healthcare staffing specialist, providing staff bank, managed services, RPO, direct engagement, workforce consulting, and vendor management. With 30 years’ experience, guaranteed 95% fill rates, 24/7 support, framework approval, and 100% client excellence, they optimise NHS Trusts and private providers.

    Office Locations

    33 Soho Square, Soho, London, W1D 3QU

  33. Safe & Sound Care Ltd

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    Safe & Sound Care Ltd supplies part-time and full-time temporary workers in Healthcare and Domiciliary Care. With connections with Social Workers, Nurses, Care Assistants and Support Workers who have all undergone Disclosure and Barring Service checks, they offer services which include In-home Senior Care, Hourly Care, Live-in Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care and Holiday Care. They cover London and nearby areas through their office in Lewisham.

    Office Locations

    Office 154, My Office Club, 67-71 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 5JX

  34. Mise en Place

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    Mise en Place has been bridging employers and professionals in the Catering and Hospitality sector across the UK and abroad since 1997. From their Central London office, they have placed candidates in a wide variety of permanent roles such as Food Retail Outlet Managers, Bar Managers, Events Managers, Head Chefs, Chef Consultants, Hotel Managers, Sous Chefs, and Operations Managers. Mise en Place is an independently-owned recruitment company.

    Office Locations

    50, Grosvenor Hill, Mayfair, London, W1K 3QT

  35. Inspacial iOS Recruitment

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    Inspacial iOS Recruitment specialises in providing recruitment solutions for IT and SaaS companies across the UK. From their teams in London, the company has been helping employers and developers fill vacancies since 2008. Inspacial iOS Recruitment places professionals in permanent and contract iOS, Swift, and Objective-C roles.

    Office Locations

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

  36. OpenHouse Recruitment

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    OpenHouse Recruitment is a Clerkenwell-based recruitment agency that sources candidates looking for opportunities in Corporate Services. They present permanent and temporary employment in Administration, Communications, Finance, Marketing, HR and Sales. They started in 2021, but have already communicated with over 5,000 candidates and placed some in over 100 job openings.

    Office Locations

    Suite 94, Unit 3A, 34-35 Hatton Garden, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8DX

  37. Vertex Healthcare

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    Vertex Healthcare provides fully vetted medical professionals, for temporary positions in the private sector, nationwide throughout the UK. We specialise in providing Healthcare Assistants (HCA) and Support workers, seniors and nurses (RGN and RMN). Our existing clients comprise of large care home companies; residential and supported living, and nursing homes. Get in touch today for a swift response so we can help you!

    Office Locations

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

  38. La Source

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    La Source is an Aesthetic, Beauty & Spa specialist recruitment agency that provides temporary and permanent placements for positions like Beauty Therapist, Clinic Manager, Retail Facialist, Marketing Manager, Aesthetic Therapist, and more. La Source was established in 2002 and is a REC member. They offer their recruitment solutions throughout London, the UK and internationally.

    Office Locations

    180, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9HF

  39. Flow Recruitment

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    Flow are a specialist multi discipline recruitment agency, with national and international reach. We care for your career and assist in finding you the ideal position within your chosen field. We specialise in industries such as Leisure, Sports, Hospitality, Retail, Childcare amongst many others.

    Office Locations

    Delta House, 175-177 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1HR

  40. LH Pink Consulting

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    We are known and respected in London and across the UK and provide candidates for all key industries including legal, administration, accounting, sales, marketing, financial services and IT. Founded and directed by recruitment veteran Max Salerno, LH Pink benefits from a deep knowledge of the Non-Profit and Commercial sectors in London and around the UK.

    Office Locations

    Suite 206 Fox Court, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HN

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.