London recruitment agencies connect employers and job-seekers across every sector, from finance and healthcare to creative and tech. With more than 2000 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.
The Driving Division at Berry Recruitment specialises in recruiting Logistics and Transport professionals through an honest and professional service. We recruit document / qualification checked candidates for all categories of driving vacancies including 7.5 Tonne, 3.5 Tonne, HGV, LGV, ADR and van driver roles. We hold FTA accreditation and have played an important role in the development of the FTA's Driver Agency Accreditation Scheme.
383 Hendon Way, London, London, NW4 3LP
+ 16 other offices
Health Professionals recruits Nursing staff in the UK. They have more than 21 years of experience in recruitment and have offices nationwide, including in the North and Midlands. They recruit Paediatric Nurses, Theatre Nurses, Registered Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics.
40 Highgate West Hill, London, Highgate, London, N6 6LS
Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment specialises in hiring Solicitors and Legal professionals across the UK. From their headquarters in London, and another office in North East Wales, they assist law firms and in-house legal departments. They currently have over 10,000 applicants registered with them and hundreds of clients who avail of their services. They were founded in 2000 and donate 10% of their profits to charity.
Derwen Bach Glyndwr Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Pacific, Europe, Middle East, & Africa, and South and North America. They are specialists in Executive Search and Board Consulting for global and national industries, including Infrastructure, Industrial, Mining, Energy, Oil, Aerospace & Defence, Education, Healthcare, Social & Government Enterprise, and Financial Services. They typically place candidates in Senior Management and Executive Leadership roles.
Level 2, High Holborn House, 49-51 Bedford Row, Holborn, London, WC1R 4LR
Established in 2002, Webster Partners provides executive headhunting services to source professionals for senior management positions across the Financial and Commercial sectors.
35 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DW
Human One is an agency that specialises in providing professional permanent, temporary and outsourced talents in the Hospitality, Leisure, Retail, Education, and Commercial sectors. They also provide comprehensive training and 360-degree cleaning provision services. They recruit for Cleaners, Office Coordinators, Security Managers, Drivers, Payroll Assistants, and Chefs - to list a few example candidates.
9, Kingsway, Holborn, London, WC2B 6XF
Hobson Prior is a provider of workforce solutions within the Life Sciences sector across the globe. The agency is ISO 9001 registered and accredited by REC, IIP, and APPSCo. They operate in over 25 countries including in Switzerland, London, and Australia. Established in 2001, they recruit contract and permanent candidates.
Caledonia House, 223 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9NG
Axcis was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in London with multiple branches UK-wide. They specialise in supplying Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teaching professionals to schools and special provisions within England and Wales. They fill short-term, long-term or permanent vacancies. Axcis also offers professional development packages which include team teach, non-verbal communication, and safeguarding courses.
3rd Floor 66-68 Margaret Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8SR
With teams based in West London, Birch & James Associates helps meet the staffing needs of the Technology, Data, IT, Gaming, and Sales & Marketing industries across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. They place candidates in permanent, temporary, and contract roles.
Chiswick Business Park, 566, Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5YA
Computappoint has been handling permanent and contract assignments for the IT industry since 1991. This London-based agency is currently comprised of more than 20 recruitment professionals and works closely with a diverse range of clients including Electra Link, Institute of Directors, Bell Integration and Macmillan Cancer Support.
61 Queen Street, Soho, London, W1F 9PY
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.