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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

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  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. Always Healthcare Recruitment Agency

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    At Always Healthcare Recruitment Agency, we are committed to ensuring a holistic, caring, and customer-centred approach is a priority in our relationship with clients. We have a reliable, trained, and trusted workforce. We provide healthcare services throughout London and the South East. We have been operating since 2017, and we are CQC registered. We pride ourselves on the positive feedback from clients.

    Office Locations

    Capital House, 43-47 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4AS

  27. Hospitality Pro

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    Hospitality Pro is a staffing agency that has over 10 years of experience providing candidates in the Hospitality space. Their client services include consultancy, temporary recruitment, 360 recruitment, executive search, and RPO. They also provide a range of online courses to their candidates. Some roles they recruit for include Chef de Partie, Senior Sommelier, Bartender, Assistant Manager, Waiter/Waitress, Chef, and Floor Manager.

    Office Locations

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

  28. Bella Bouji

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    Bella Bouji is a renowned Hair and Beauty Recruitment agency specialising in permanent and temporary placements. We cater to professionals across the spectrum: hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, aestheticians, massage therapists, receptionist and spa managers. Our unique edge? A proprietary web application engineered to propel your hiring journey forward.

    Office Locations

    1 Faraday Road, Unit 19, North Kensington, London, W10 5LQ

  29. Haleybridge

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    Haley Bridge has over 20 years of experience supplying talent resources to the FinTech and Disruptive Technology space. They operate 24/7 and their core areas of expertise include Quality Assurance, Test Automation, SDET, and Software Development. The agency provides solutions for clients such as contingency search, retained search, and contract staffing.

    Office Locations

    2 Southbank Place, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7NW

  30. MSI Recruitment

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    MSI Recruitment is a network of global recruitment specialists that works exclusively for the Healthcare sector. They supply professionals on a contract, temporary, and permanent basis. The group consists of MSI International and MSI Pharma, and was established in 2002.

    Office Locations

    2nd Floor, Goat Yard, Albion House, 20 Queen Elizabeth Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2RJ

  31. 1st CompanyUK

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    1st CompanyUK supports clients and candidates alike within the Engineering, Education, Health Care, Social Care, and International Recruitment space. They are NHS certified and operate within the code of practice for international recruitment. Their staff receive Mandatory Care Certificate Training and Manual Handling in line with CQC and they provide 24/7 out of hours and emergency service assistance.

    Office Locations

    186 Tulsehill, Brixton, London, SW2 3BU

  32. Willow Recruitment

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    Willow Recruitment is an international multi-sector employment agency. Based in London, they recruit candidates of all levels on a temporary or permanent basis across the Healthcare, Industrial & Manufacturing, IT & Telecoms, Education, Admin & Office, and Driving & Logistics industries.

    Office Locations

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

  33. Bracken Recruitment Ltd

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    A Construction-focused expert, Bracken Recruitment Ltd, offers specialised staffing services to various clients across the UK and Ireland. They have been catering to an array of divisions, including Civil Engineering, Highways & Infrastructure, Rail, RC Frame & Groundworks, and Utilities, since 2016. Bracken Recruitment is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment confederation that places staff on permanent and contract vacancies.

    Office Locations

    Coppergate House 10 White's Row, City of London, London, EC3A 8AA

    + 2 other offices

  34. Braxfield Recruitment Ltd

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    Braxfield Recruitment Ltd recruits candidates for a broad range of positions at all levels nationwide. Since its establishment in 2016, the firm has been helping clients to fill permanent and interim vacancies. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and works exclusively for an extensive client portfolio in the Property Management and Social Housing sectors.

    Office Locations

    5 St. Johns Hill, 3 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG

    + 2 other offices

  35. Bow Resources

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    Founded in 2018, Bow Resources is a specialist recruitment agency for the Energy industry. The company specialises in these key sectors: Downstream, Upstream, Renewables, LNG, Trading & Commodities, and Technology. Their recruitment services cover temporary, permanent, and contract, including executive search and retainer solutions.

    Office Locations

    60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ

    + 2 other offices

  36. Gain Education

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    Established in 2019, Gain Education is a London-based Education recruitment business that places Teachers, HLTAs, Teaching Assistants, SEN staff, and Office personnel in nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, and SEND schools across London, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Surrey. Their latest job vacancies are Year 1 Teacher, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, and Nursery Teacher. The agency recruits on a day-to-day, long-term, and permanent basis.

    Office Locations

    Tower House, 71 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 5JX

    + 2 other offices

  37. Invision Recruitment Ltd

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    Invision Recruitment Ltd is a recruitment company that was established in 2009. They are specialists in Construction and Property recruitment and provide staffing solutions across Main Contracting, Residential and Building Services in the Construction and Engineering Industry. They work on both contract, freelance, and permanent placements across the UK and internationally. They have worked with companies like Wates, Kier, Multiplex, and more.

    Office Locations

    Coppergate House 10 White's Row, Aldgate, London, E1 7NF

    + 2 other offices

  38. Wingjet Aviation

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    Wingjet Aviation is a Pilot and Flight Crew recruitment service centred in Europe, Asia, and Southeast Asia, founded by a team of Aviation and HR experts. They have worked with companies like Spicejet, Wings Air, Lion Air, Starlux, Jet Airways, Sun Express, Indigo, and Batik Air. Job seekers can be placed in a wide range of destinations across Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. They recruit on a short-term or permanent basis.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

    + 2 other offices

  39. Cooper White Group

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    Cooper White Group caters to the Banking sector with a special focus on Wealth Management, Technology, and Risk and Governance. This London-based agency has a database of candidates from 38 countries and a growing presence in 24 countries. Some of the roles they recruit for consist of Lead Data, Investment Counsellor and Security Analyst.

    Office Locations

    18 King William Street, City of London, London, EC4N 7BP

    + 2 other offices

  40. Fab Staff Hospitality

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    Fab Staff Hospitality is a specialist staffing service that provides bespoke solutions for Event staffing needs. They specialise in providing multi-skilled Hospitality Assistants, Team Leaders, Bartenders, Supervisors and Floor Managers. The company is headquartered in London.

    Office Locations

    90 High Holborn, 4th floor, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6LJ

    + 2 other offices

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.