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.
AgencyCentral lists 69 popular industries and categorise recruitment agencies based on what they cover, so you can easily and quickly find the ones which are most helpful to you.
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.
Capital House, 43-47 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4AS
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.
Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
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.
1 Faraday Road, Unit 19, North Kensington, London, W10 5LQ
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.
2 Southbank Place, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7NW
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2nd Floor, Goat Yard, Albion House, 20 Queen Elizabeth Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2RJ
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.
186 Tulsehill, Brixton, London, SW2 3BU
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.
27 Old Gloucester St, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
The Education Matters Group is an Education recruitment agency that provides teaching and support staff to the local schools in the London boroughs, Kent, and Hertfordshire. The agency has over 20 years of experience in recruiting and has been supplying School Leaders (curriculum, pastoral and SEN), Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Support and Administration staff.
4th Floor, 14 New Street, City of London, London, EC2M 4NQ
+ 2 other offices
Mining International offers specialised recruitment solutions for the Mining industry nationwide and abroad. For over 12 years, they have been hiring candidates on a contract and permanent basis. They work with various clients, including private equity funds and family offices. Mining International also offers executive search services for management or senior level roles in the Technical and Operational sectors.
Kemp House, 152 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 2 other offices
PA London offers recruitment services on a permanent, temporary and contract basis. They cater for a variety of industries, but specialise in the recruitment of roles such as Executive Assistants, Officer Managers, Legal Secretaries, Receptionists, and more. The clients they have worked with include DWD, Aga Khan Foundation, ACCA, BCS Global Networks, Bluebook London, and more.
Central Court, 25 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, WC2A 1AL
+ 2 other offices
The Nanny Connection is a Nanny agency that provides professional Childcare staff in London, the Home Counties, and the South East. The agency supplies Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Specialised Consultants, and other Childcare professionals to families and institutions. The agency is based in South Lambeth.
Battersea Studios, 80 Silverthorne Road, South Lambeth, London, SW8 3HE
+ 2 other offices
AdRoc Consulting primarily works with the Public Sector. They are Trusted Partners of the APSCo, suppliers of the Crown Commercial Service, AWS Partners, and Digital Outcomes & Specialists.
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1HN
+ 2 other offices
Apps IT was founded in 2001 and has since made over 1500 placement within the Oracle, SAP, and Data Science technologies sectors. They support short-term, long-term, contract, and permanent recruitment needs. They feature recruitment consultants that are experienced in the areas they specialise in. Apps IT is a member of the REC and an Oracle Gold Partner. They have offices in London, Canada, and the USA.
International House, 1 St Katharines Way, Stepney, London, E1W 1UN
+ 2 other offices
Huckleberry Sport is a talent outsourcing agency that matches candidates with clients in the Sports industry. Based in London, the agency has other sister companies, namely: Huckleberry Recruitment, Huckleberry Tech, and Huckleberry Finance. Since 2000, they've been filling in roles for areas of discipline such as Commercial & Marketing, Digital, Executive Search, and Media & Entertainment.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
+ 2 other offices
Motor Trade Selection is a London-based specialist recruitment agency that bridges Retail Motor personnel and employers, manufacturers, and dealer groups abroad and across the UK, specifically North West, South East, and South West. Founded in 1968, Motor Trade Selection helps fill vacancies by placing qualified candidates in diverse roles, including Financial Controllers, Aftersales Managers, and Service Managers.
60 Windsor Avenue, Wimbledon, London, SW19 2RR
+ 2 other offices
Evolution provides IT recruitment solutions internationally, operating from offices in London, Warrington, Europe, Asia and Australia. With an 88.9% score from their applicants, they have had success completing permanent, contract and interim appointments since 2000 for verticals like Mobile Development, QA and IT Infrastructure. They received a Platinum accreditation from Investors in People in 2012 and a Princess Royal Training Award.
1 Fore Street, Moorgate, City of London, London, EC2Y 9DT
+ 2 other offices
SWISSTECH is a London-based agency that places Technology and IT professionals in Switzerland through the help of Accurity GmbH, which is equipped with a SECO Agency License. They started in 2020 and have since covered permanent and temporary roles such as IT Security Support Engineer, Qualification & Computer System Validation Expert, Solution Architect (Cloud / Data), Cloud Implementation Project Manager, and CRM Management Consultant.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
+ 2 other offices
Inspiring Interns & Graduates are recruitment specialists that have been working with a diverse range of clients since 2009, from SMEs, charities, and government organisations to large corporations and global brands. From their London office, they help graduates and interns across the UK fill roles in the Analytics, Finance, Office Support, Sales, Design, Sales, Marketing, It & Programming, Management, and Recruitment industries.
22a Theobald's Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8PF
+ 2 other offices
Founded in 2005, Noble Legal is a staffing and recruiting agency specialising in the Legal sector. The company is connected with the Magic Circle, Silver Circle, top US firms, high ranking City and West End firms, and a number of Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 blue chips. They recruit and place Lawyers from NQ to Partner in London, Brussels, Paris, the Middle East, South East Asia, and Australia. The agency is accredited by REC and Investors in People.
First Floor, 330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QT
+ 2 other offices
GP World is an established provider of staffing and consultancy solutions to various Healthcare settings across the UK. They place permanent, temporary and contract professionals to fill positions such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse, Registered General Nurse (RGN), Phlebotomist, and Health Care Assistant (HCA). Their client portfolio includes walk-in centres, community hospitals, and mental health services.
222 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8HB
+ 2 other offices
Design Studio People deals with recruitment in the Design and Creative sectors. They source talent for permanent, contract and freelance opportunities in Print, Digital and Motion, such as Designers, Video Editors, Content Writers, Studio and Production staff. They were founded in 2004 and are situated in Soho. As a part of the Angela Mortimer Group, they leverage a global network through locations in Europe, America and beyond.
76 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0UR
+ 2 other offices
Paul James Healthcare Recruitment provides permanent and temporary Primary Care staffing support to the Health Care industry. The firm provides a 24/7, 365 days a year service, and they have REC, FSB, and ARC accreditations. Their candidates go through a strict compliance process and they often fill roles such as Paramedic Practitioner, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, and Practice Nurse.
71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
+ 2 other offices
Lipton Media is a recruitment consultancy based in London that offers professional talent solutions to sectors such as Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations. They operate across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. They fill full-time, part-time, and contract vacancies for roles such as Marketing Manager, Portfolio Director, Senior Event Coordinator, Strategist, and Communications Officer.
16 Berwick St, Soho, London, W1F 0HP
+ 2 other offices
SJB Medical recruits for a wide range of Healthcare vacancies such as Functional Assessor, Registered General Nurse, Medical Doctor, and Physiotherapist. They place more than 100 Occupational Health Practitioners annually across the UK in varying organisations within the independent Health and Social Care sectors. Also, they handle the clinical recruitment for one of the biggest private European healthcare organisations.
4th Floor, Craven House 121 Kingsway, City of London, London, WC2B 6PA
+ 2 other offices
Established in 2017, Techtak is a specialist recruitment agency that provides staffing solutions to the Games and Interactive Entertainment industry. The company builds teams to develop creative games and other entertainment products. Some job positions they recruit for are Senior Environment Artist, Technical Animator, Lead Game Designer, Game Director, Tools Programmer, and more. The agency has offices in London and Barcelona.
Office, 7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
+ 2 other offices
A multi-disciplinary expert, ITHR Telco places personnel in a wide variety of permanent and contract assignments nationwide and abroad. With teams based in London and the Netherlands, the agency offers their expertise in various disciplines, including Broadband, Mobile OS, Networks, OSS-BSS, Quadplay, and R&D. ITHR Telco also provides services with Big Data, Cyber Security, and Enterprise on Cloud technologies.
9th Floor Berkshire House 168-173 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7AA
+ 2 other offices
Oakmont Consulting is an established agency that offers expertise in recruiting professionals and providing consultancy services to a diverse client group in the Engineering, Data & Finance, and Technology industries nationwide. Since 2016, they have been delivering staff to various permanent, contract, and interim assignments. They are a corporate member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6LY
+ 2 other offices
Prime People PLC is an international talent provider within the Real Estate & Built Environment, Energy & Environmental and Technology, Digital & Data Analytics industries. Their main subsidiary is Macdonald & Company, and they provide permanent and temporary manpower solutions. They are based in London, but they have offices in Manchester, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Johannesburg and Frankfurt.
50 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, London, W1F 7JS
+ 2 other offices
Medical24 is a search and selection agency that supplies qualified Nursing staff to the Health Care sector. They operate 24/7 and offer flexible shifts, online payslips, and a referral scheme. The agency covers critical shifts at late-notice or longer-term positions, and is a part of the National Agency Nursing Framework Agreement. Some of the roles they recruit for include Support Worker, Registered Nurse, and Mental Health Nurse.
Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose St, City of London, London, EC2A 2EW
+ 2 other offices
Avtav Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency that also provides AVSEC training and vetting across the UK. The firm specialises in Aviation and Food Production Supply Chains. The company is a member of the REC and ALP. They are also GLAA-licensed and CAA-registered. The firm is based in West London.
Unit G1 Grove Park Studios 188 192 Sutton Court Rd, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
+ 2 other offices
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.
Coppergate House 10 White's Row, City of London, London, EC3A 8AA
+ 2 other offices
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.
5 St. Johns Hill, 3 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG
+ 2 other offices
Inspiring Teaching Ltd helps clients fill a wide variety of vacancies, such as Primary & Secondary School Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Support Staff, and SEN Staff, nationwide and abroad. The company has been hiring on a permanent basis since its establishment in 2006. A part of the Inspiring Group, Inspiring Teaching Ltd is a corporate member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Puddle Dock, City of London, London, EC4V 3DS
+ 2 other offices
Interim Professionals is a London-based expert in providing Healthcare personnel to the Digital, Finance, Human Resources, Operational Management, and Project & Programme Management clients across England. For over 10 years, they have been recruiting for a wide variety of interim positions and offer consultancy services to various employers.
71-91 Aldwych, Holborn, London, WC2B 4HN
+ 2 other offices
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.
60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ
+ 2 other offices
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.
Tower House, 71 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, London, SE13 5JX
+ 2 other offices
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.
Coppergate House 10 White's Row, Aldgate, London, E1 7NF
+ 2 other offices
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.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
+ 2 other offices
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.
18 King William Street, City of London, London, EC4N 7BP
+ 2 other offices
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.
90 High Holborn, 4th floor, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6LJ
+ 2 other offices
London salaries often sit well above the UK average, reflecting both competition and living costs. Many professional roles start near £30,000, while mid-level staff may earn £45,000 to £60,000. Senior positions, particularly in banking or consultancy, can exceed £90,000. Employers face recruitment fees that range between 15% and 25% of annual salary for permanent placements, with daily contractor rates varying widely by trade and skill level.
The capital attracts candidates with a broad range of qualifications. Employers seeking office staff often look for degrees or professional certificates from bodies like the CIPD, ACCA, or CIM. For industrial and service work, agencies may prioritise safety cards, food hygiene certificates, or plant operation licences.
Inner London commands higher pay than outer boroughs, and recruitment demand remains strongest in areas with dense commercial activity such as the City, Canary Wharf, and Shoreditch. South and East London often see higher temporary and service-sector hiring through agencies, while North and West London maintain steady professional recruitment markets.
Employers in London face talent shortages in healthcare, construction, education, and IT. Competition for qualified candidates is fierce, and agency partners often play a major role in sourcing and screening applicants quickly. Housing costs and commuting pressures add to retention challenges, making employer reputation and flexible working key factors in successful hiring.
Recruitment agencies in London handle everything from temporary warehouse placements to executive search for board-level staff. Common placements include office administrators, project managers, nurses, software developers, chefs, and marketing executives. Many candidates begin with short-term contracts before progressing to permanent roles through agency introductions.
London’s recruitment market is driven by finance, professional services, media, technology, education, hospitality, and healthcare. Major employers range from global banks and law firms to NHS Trusts, universities, and hospitality groups. The city’s ongoing growth in fintech and creative industries continues to attract specialist agencies with niche expertise.
Talent shortages are evident across health and social care, software engineering, and skilled trades. Conversely, entry-level roles in retail and administration can attract high application volumes, making candidate screening vital. Recruitment agencies often balance this by using pre-vetted databases and targeted outreach.
Technology, renewable energy, and healthcare remain growth areas for London recruitment. Demand for cybersecurity analysts, care professionals, and data specialists continues to expand, while the creative and digital sectors sustain high volumes of freelance and project-based hiring.