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  2. Profiles Creative

    Verified Listing

    Profiles Creative is a boutique search consultancy that specialises in the provision of talent to the Creative industry. The firm supplies freelance, permanent and contract roles across Agency, Fashion, Retail, Travel, Leisure, Charity, Media & Corporate sectors. Since 2002, they have been placing candidates for roles like Digital Product Manager, Senior Social Media Manager, Head of Retail Marketing, and Freelance UI Designer.

    Office Locations

    London Head Office: 8-11 St John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BF

  3. Project Recruit

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    Project Recruit is an international boutique recruitment agency that supplies staffing solutions to clients within the IT and Data Analytics space. The agency is in compliance with international tax and anti-money laundering legislation. They support permanent, temporary, and contract placements for roles such as IT Programme Manager, Senior Database SME, Cloud Engineer, Windows Server Engineer, and Data Engineer.

    Office Locations

    The Concourse, Waterloo Station, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7LY

  4. Step 2 Recruitment

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    Step 2 Recruitment matches the right professional with roles within the Fashion, Retail Operations, Merchandising Leisure, Design & Production, Digital Sales & Marketing, Office Support, and Hospitality markets. They work with businesses of all sizes, from SMEs through to large blue chip organisations. They are based in London, but caters throughout UK and the Middle East.

    Office Locations

    20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU

  5. Michael Bailey Associates

    Verified Listing

    With teams based in 13 locations nationwide and abroad, Michael Bailey Associates is a multi-sector recruitment provider that aids in filling permanent and contract vacancies. Since 1989, they have been working for various industries such as Energy, Finance, IT, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Technology, and Telecommunications. They are an ISO 9001 registered company that offers on-site recruitment solutions and executive search services.

    Office Locations

    12 Brook House, Chapel Place, Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3SJ

  6. Paragon Personnel

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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.

    Office Locations

    Watling House, 33 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4M 5SB

  7. Blayze Group

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    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.

    Office Locations

    2-4 Idol Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 5DD

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    Bid Perfect

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    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.

    Office Locations

    4 Winsley Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8HF

  9. Stratbridge

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    Stratbridge satisfies permanent recruitment requirements in Management Consulting. Following their founder's Professional Services recruitment experience of over 5 years, the firm was founded in 2021. They keep in touch with potential Senior Consultants, Partners, Managers and Directors. They are located in Bloomsbury and have been serving the UK, Germany, Switzerland and the rest of Europe.

    Office Locations

    27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX

  10. MapTalent

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    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.

    Office Locations

    15 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 3AR

  11. Suzie Walker Executive Search

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    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.

    Office Locations

    8 St James Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JU

  12. Joss Search

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    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.

    Office Locations

    8th Floor, Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, Greater London, SW1P 1RH

  13. Mackie Myers Ltd

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    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.

    Office Locations

    The Frames, 1 Phipp Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire, EC2A 4PS

  14. Red 5 People

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    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.

    Office Locations

    WeWork Kings Place, 90 York Way, Islington, London, N1 9AG

  15. Illuminate Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

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

  16. Denton Search

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    100 High St, Kentish Town, London, N14 6BN

  17. Veronica Hayes Consultancy

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    35, Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DW

  18. Saxton Bampfylde

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    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.

    Office Locations

    79-81 Borough Road, Covent Garden, London, SE1 1DN

  19. D A Selection Ltd

    Verified Listing

    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

  20. Lincoln Cornhill Executive

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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.

    Office Locations

    36 - 38 Cornhill, 4th Floor, City of London, London, EC3V 3NG

  21. MindBench

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Unit 1, Canvas House Jubilee Yard, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2NL

  22. The Language Business

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Suite 103 The Tramworks, Walthamstow, London, E17 4QP

  23. W3 Global

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    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.

    Office Locations

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

  24. Inoltra

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    White Collar Factory 1 Old Street Yard, City of London, London, EC1Y 8AF

  25. JBC

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    5 Merchant Sq, Paddington, London, W2 1AY

  26. Zen Personnel

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Boardman House, 64 Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 1NT

  27. Kinsella Legal

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Central Court 25 Southampton Buildings Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, WC2A 1AL

  28. Love Success

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    1 Lancaster Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7ED

  29. K.B.C. Associates Limited

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Suite 206 Collingham House, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1QT

  30. Wise May

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  31. Quest Search and Selection

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    4 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PG

  32. DA Selection

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

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

  33. Principal Connections

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    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.

    Office Locations

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

  34. Graff Search

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Level 4, Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, Aldgate, London, E1 8FA

  35. iPlace

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House, 124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  36. Osborne Thomas

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

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

  37. Spotlight Recruitment

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    24 Greville Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8SS

  38. evo Search & Selection

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    11a Hillgate Place, Balham, London, SW12 9ER

  39. Tyler Griffen Limited

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW

  40. Autus3 Ltd

    Verified Listing

    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.

    Office Locations

    Level 3, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  41. Nexus Search

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    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.

    Office Locations

    7 Harp Lane, City of London, London, EC3R 6DP

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.