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.
Morgan & Mallet International provides qualified Household and Domestic Staff across the UK and globally. They work with various clients, such as apartments, family offices, private villas, and royal residences. They recruit candidates and place them in flexible and temporary vacancies in the Education & Childcare, Hospitality, Leisure, Lifestyle, Security, and Sports & Recreation disciplines.
Arena Business Centres, 100 Berkshire Place, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5RD
+ 2 other offices
Victor Chase exclusively manages Legal recruitment for permanent, in-house, interim and fixed-term positions. Situated in Manchester and London, their team is composed of Qualified Solicitors and Law Graduates. Their experience includes placing talents into firms like Addleshaw Goddard LLP and Weightmans. They were also named as the Legal Recruitment Agency of the Year during the 2021 Corporate Vision Corporate Coaching and Recruitment Awards.
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 6EB
+ 2 other offices
Kingswood Group exclusively deals with HR recruitment across Essex, London and the South East. They were established in 2005 and have since satisfied permanent, temporary, contract and interim placements from graduate up to executive level. Through teams in Chelmsford and London, they work on roles like Senior HR Advisor and HR Administrator. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and Essex Chamber of Commerce.
116 Pall Mall, The Strand, London, SW1Y 5ED
+ 2 other offices
Kope Medics Ltd, launched in 2015, recruits Health Care and Nursing specialists across the UK and overseas through offices in Rotherhithe and Nigeria. Serving public and private firms, services they provide include Domiciliary Care, Professional Home Care, Complex Care, Elderly Care, Mental Health Care and Respite Care. They are corporate members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation and are registered with the Care Quality Commission.
Unit 8b, Evelyn Court Deptford Business Centre, Grinstead Road, Deptford, London, SE8 5AD
+ 2 other offices
Maxwell Stephens matches Facilities professionals with clients across UK and Europe. They cover Project Manager, Buildings and Facilities Manager, Facilities Management Technician, Block Manager, Building Services Engineer, and Estates Maintenance Officer vacancies, among others. They have over 15 years of recruitment experience as well as a database of more than 32,000 candidates. They have worked with British Airways, MTV, and Adobe.
Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 4JF
+ 2 other offices
GGS provides global staffing solutions to a wide range of industries including Sports, Media, Leisure and Entertainment. The agency has two offices in England - one in Saltaire and the other in London. Their services include Job Posting, Contingent Search and Selection, Retained Executive Search, and Interim Management.
Dorset Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 6QL
+ 2 other offices
Stealth IT Recruitment delivers full time, permanent and contract IT professionals for multiple industries like Financial Services, Government, and Media and Broadcasting. They focus on specific fields, including Software and Mobile App Development, Agile Product Management and UX/UI Design. Based in Edinburgh and London, their network extends all over the UK and Europe. They were launched in 2006.
The News Building Shard Quarter 3 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG
+ 2 other offices
The Graham Agency is a Domestic recruitment agency in London and the South East. They supply Domestic staff, like Housekeepers, Nannies, Cooks, Chauffeurs, Butlers, and more, to private homes, and have been doing so since 1984. The agency has offices in Mayfair and Highgate.
17 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, W1S 1HU
+ 2 other offices
Carlin Hall covers Executive Search and Recruitment to Recruitment. From their offices in London and Newcastle, the agency deals with clients ranging from SMEs to large multinational businesses across the UK and overseas.
The Racquets Court 3 College St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 8JG
+ 2 other offices
With teams across 76 locations, such as the UK, Europe, America, and Asia, Impellam Group supplies staffing services to a diverse client group. The firm has a breadth of experience in delivering professionals for a wide variety of roles at all levels. They primarily work for the IT and Technology sectors. Impellam Group has a network of agencies, including Bartech staffing, Blue Arrow, Carbon60, Comensura, Guidant Global, Lorien, SRG, and Tate.
Level 19, 100 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 4AG
+ 2 other offices
Scienta exclusively deals with recruitment in Life Science, partnering with clients and candidates across the UK, Europe and US. They handle employment in various fields like Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations for ventures in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and more. They have been performing retained, contingency and project searches since 2017. They are based in the City of London, and Boston, in the US.
Northern & Shell Bldg10 Lower Thames St, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF
+ 2 other offices
Albert Cliff sources professionals for the Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Management Consulting sectors throughout Germany, Switzerland, and the Benelux countries. They have offices in London and Frankfurt and feature more than 10 years of recruitment experience across 8 speciality industries. They have worked with clients such as Tesla, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, PwC UK, Goldman Sachs, Rothschild & Co, and Blackstone.
5960 Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1B 4HP
+ 2 other offices
A multi-disciplinary talent acquisition company, OCR Alpha bridges job seekers and an extensive client portfolio across the UK. Since its establishment in 2014, they have been providing staffing services to the Asset Management, Hedge Funds, and Investment Management sectors. The firm also places staff in a wide variety of roles in various divisions, such as Compliance, Market/Portfolio Risk, Operations & Finance, and Trading/Execution.
70-71 Wells Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 3QE
+ 2 other offices
EdEx is an Education recuitment expert that places talent into Graduate, Teacher, Support Staff, NQT, ECT, Leadership, and Back Office roles. Established in 2022, they have over 10 years of recruitment experience among their team. EdEx has an office in London and Kent.
Emp House 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 2 other offices
Hobbs Legal Recruitment specialises in placing professionals in an array of Legal departments across the UK, such as in-house and private practice. From their London branch, they aid in meeting various permanent assignments at all levels. These include Commercial Solicitors, Corporate Associates, Dispute Resolution Associates, and Employment Paralegals. They cover a broad range of clients, including large commercial firms.
330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QH
+ 2 other offices
Founded in 2007, Will Harvey makes executive and non-executive placements. They supply high-level and specialist candidates for key industries - such as Construction, Utilities and Financial Services. The founders have more than 25 years of experience and work with organisations in the UK and overseas. They're based in London and Bristol.
New Broad Street House 35 New Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH
+ 2 other offices
JasperRose specialises in permanent, contract and interim Finance recruitment for the Consumer, Tech and Property sectors. They accommodate job seekers of all levels from Part-Qualified and Qualified Professionals up to Senior Leaders like Accountants and Heads of Finance. Their reach spans throughout the UK, from an office in Bermondsey. Established in 2015, their client portfolio includes Chanel, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Zencargo.
20 Red Lion St, Holborn, London, WC1R 4PS
+ 2 other offices
S3 Science Recruitment is a national specialist that deals exclusively with the Life Sciences sector. The recruitment company has been placing professionals in an array of permanent and temporary positions since its establishment in 2002. Headquartered in London, they may source Animal Facility Managers, Service Technicians, Scientific Officers, and QA Associates. S3 Science Recruitment is an accredited member of Investors in People.
BCM Box 1899, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3XX
+ 2 other offices
Homewood Rail Ltd hires personnel to fulfill various temporary and permanent positions. Their expertise primarily serves clients in the Rail industry and Safety Critical, Track, and Trades & Labour disciplines across the UK. The agency is headquartered in London and works closely with the Docklands Light Railway, London Underground, and Network Rail. They can source candidates such as Banksmen, Crane Controllers, Fire Watchpersons, First Aiders, and Site Wardens.
Workspace Business Complex Unit B409 100 Clements Road, Rotherhithe, London, SE16 4DG
+ 2 other offices
A multi-disciplinary entity, First Point Education provides staffing support to the Education vertical across the UK. They leverage their wealth of experience in covering the Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and SEN segments by placing staff in various contract, permanent, and temporary roles. First Point Education also caters to the Administration, Leadership, and Teaching Support divisions and commonly finds Deputy Teachers and Office Managers.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
+ 2 other offices
Ibison Talent Group, with national reach, performs specialised hiring services for an extensive client list in the Advertising & Media, Content & Digital Platforms, Journalism, and TV & Entertainment markets. With a team based in London, they source qualified job seekers to fulfill a wide variety of senior-level placements.
The Point 37 North Wharf Road, Paddington, London, W2 1AF
+ 2 other offices
J Matthews Legal Ltd assigns Legal professionals to a diverse range of industries across the UK and internationally. The talent firm's specialism extends to Advertising, Entertainment & Sport, FMCG, Leisure, Media, Retail, Technology, Telecommunications, Tourism, and Travel sectors. With a team based in Mayfair, they offer Legal Consultancy services and cover in-house and private practice divisions.
Mayfair office, Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5AR
+ 2 other offices
MacLellan Smith Recruitment, founded in 2013, has extensive experience sourcing candidates to fulfill a broad range of permanent positions. The privately-owned firm works closely with IT and Business Systems providers. From its Glasgow and London offices, they deal with clients in the Automation & Process, Cloud Technologies, and Microsoft Technologies segments which include Procurement, SAP, and Supply Chain functions.
7th Floor Capital Tower 91 Waterloo Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8RT
+ 2 other offices
OCR Commodities connects an extensive client group with various job seekers in the Commodity vertical. With national reach, the recruitment specialists also deliver talent solutions to the following segments in the Agricultural/Soft Commodities sector: Coffee, Cocoa, Cotton, Grains & Oilseeds, Pulses, Nuts & Spices, Sugar, and Teas. Since its incorporation in 2010, they have been attracting staff to fill a wide variety of roles at all levels.
63 Union Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1SG
+ 2 other offices
Indigo Talent operates across the global content industry, assisting scripted and non-scripted houses, production companies, entertainment conglomerates and related institutions worldwide. Founded in 2006 in Marylebone, they take pride in collaborating with industry giants such as Sony Pictures Television, Netflix, BBC Worldwide, Disney+ and Fremantle Media. They accommodate recruitment requirements for on-screen and off-screen talent.
Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer St, Marylebone, London, W1T 3JH
+ 2 other offices
Urban Connect exclusively deals with Construction recruitment throughout the UK. Launched in 2018, they help satisfy personnel requirements in the Built Environment, Infrastructure, Transportation, Architecture, Engineering, Cost & Project Management and related disciplines. Some of the customers they have are local contractors, national housebuilders and international engineering consultancies. Their offices can be found in Manchester and London.
60 Grosvenor Street, London, London, W1K 3HZ
+ 2 other offices
Eyzon HR Recruitment provides recruitment solutions to the HR market. They have offices in London and Leeds. The agency offers permanent and interim/contract placements for roles such as Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, In House Recruitment Specialist, Internal Communications Manager, and Corporate PR Manager.
17 Savile Row, Mayfair, London, W1S 3PN
+ 2 other offices
Global Accounting Network recruits Accounting & Finance professionals to fill contract, fixed-term part-time, and permanent roles in an array of sectors. Since 2011, they have been catering to the following industries in London and Atlanta: Industrial & Natural Resources, Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences, Private Equity, Property, FM & Construction, Retail, FMCG, & Hospitality, and Technology, Media & Telecoms.
Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7QH
+ 2 other offices
Goldstar Recruitment is a local Hospitality agency that works for a wide range of clients. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and surrounding areas. GoldStar Recruitment caters to an array of restaurants, gastro pubs, event companies, schools, and universities.
5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF
+ 2 other offices
Gabriele has a breadth of experience placing Creative professionals into businesses across the UK and overseas. They aid in filling freelance and permanent vacancies in the Design and Creative Services, Client Services and Admin, Strategy, New Business, and Marketing sectors. They have worked with a wide range of clients, including Seymourpowell, Purple, Magpie Studio, Together, Design Bridge, and PriestmanGoode.
Henry Wood House, 2 Riding House Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7FA
+ 2 other offices
Hanover Fox International supplies professionals in Consumer, Manufacturing, Health Care, Not-for-Profit, and Technology sectors. The agency is certified by Cyber Essentials and has been operating since 1996. They recruit for staff such as Group Business Development Directors, Marketing Managers, and Heads of Supply.
180 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9HF
+ 2 other offices
Campbell Reed specialises in executive search, recruiting for Board, Executive, Non-Executive and Senior Management titles in Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance and more. Working across multiple sectors, like Consumer and Technology since 2016, they have served brands like Nomad Foods Europe, Reckitt and Speedo. They have an international network with three sites in the UK in Welwyn Garden City, Newcastle upon Tyne and London and another in Germany.
Kings Place 90 York Way, Islington, London, N1 9AG
+ 2 other offices
Global M is an international talent consultancy focused on the Technology vertical. They work with start-ups and scale-ups through to corporates like J.P. Morgan, Abcam, Limejump, Crisalix, Signaturit, Xelix, OLX Group, and more. They have several locations across Europe such as London, Cambridge, Barcelona, and Johannesburg.
215-221 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA
+ 2 other offices
Gold Education Recruitment is a specialist Education agency that recruits Supply Teachers, Primary Teachers, Secondary Teachers, LSAs, Teaching Assistants, and Administration Staff for day to day supply cover, short-term & long-term positions, and permanent placements. They offer an on call-service, 7 days a week. They provide their recruitment solutions across Essex, including in Colchester, Witham, and Basildon.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
+ 2 other offices
Ramsden Recruitment specialises in services for the Catering and Hospitality industry for Essex, London, and the South East. The agency is based in Essex and has at least 15 years of experience in the Catering industry. They supply Hospitality resourcing needs such as Housekeepers, Chefs and Restaurant Managers.
30 Percy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 2DB
+ 2 other offices
With over 20 years of combined experience, Alphatech Resources is a recruitment firm that specialises in providing staffing solutions to the Fire & Security sector throughout the UK. The company recruits Engineers, Project Managers, Sales staff etc. They have worked with a variety of clients, from Independent NSI approved companies to Global Manufacturers.
2nd Floor, Essex House Station Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2SJ
+ 2 other offices
Established in 2012, Aran Recruitment is a staffing and recruiting business that provides reliable and efficient recruitment solutions to the Construction & Civil Engineering, and Rail industries in the UK. They recruit for roles like Groundworker, Skilled Operative, Bricklayer, General Foreman, Formwork Carpenter, and Steelfixer. The firm is based in London.
Elizabeth House 212e Suite 28 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0DG
+ 2 other offices
A multi-disciplinary recruitment partner, Artemis Talent Group extends its expertise in meeting the staffing needs of a broad range of employers across the UK and internationally. They operate within the Financial Services market and cover Change & Transformation, DevOps, Operations & Compliance, Sales & Business Development, and Software Engineering & Development functions. The firm fulfills a wide variety of appointments at all levels.
33 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1BR
+ 2 other offices
Aske Consulting is a niche Automotive recruitment agency, focusing on opening middle to senior, and executive management positions. Their network extends internationally, working from sites in Edinburgh and London. They complete Operations and Finance assignments in ventures in Manufacturing, Transportation, and more. Their operations began in 2009.
33 St James's Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JS
+ 2 other offices
Aston Murray manages recruitment in Finance and Accountancy, supporting businesses of all sizes from small to medium-sized enterprises to FTSE listed corporations. They satisfy permanent, temporary and interim appointment requirements from Part Qualified Professionals up to Chief Financial Officers. Their offices are located in Stratford and the Midlands. They opened their doors in 2013 and their consultants have nearly 10 years of experience each.
19th Floor 1 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London, E20 1HZ
+ 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.