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  1. Oakmont Consulting

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    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.

    Office Locations

    60 Cannon Street, City of London, London, EC4N 6LY

    + 2 other offices

  2. Prime Energy People

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    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.

    Office Locations

    50 Great Marlborough Street, Soho, London, W1F 7JS

    + 2 other offices

  3. Medical 24 Limited

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Broadgate Tower 20 Primrose St, City of London, London, EC2A 2EW

    + 2 other offices

  4. Avtav Ltd

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Unit G1 Grove Park Studios 188 192 Sutton Court Rd, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR

    + 2 other offices

  5. 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

  6. 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

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    Inspiring Teaching Ltd

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Puddle Dock, City of London, London, EC4V 3DS

    + 2 other offices

  8. Interim Professionals

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    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.

    Office Locations

    71-91 Aldwych, Holborn, London, WC2B 4HN

    + 2 other offices

  9. Intuition IT Solutions Ltd

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    Intuition IT Solutions Ltd places professionals in various permanent and contract positions at all levels nationwide and abroad. The talent firm covers a wide range of divisions in the IT industry, including Cloud & Enterprise, Data Analytics, Risk & Cyber Security, and Business Transformation & Technology. Founded in 2006, they have been recruiting candidates from their offices across London, Netherlands, and Paris.

    Office Locations

    28 Brunswick Place, Islington, London, N1 6DZ

    + 2 other offices

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Ventula Consulting

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    Founded in 2013, Ventula Consulting is a digital tech specialist that delivers personalised strategy services. They recruit temporary and permanent personnel and also offer consultancy services to the Technology, Professional Services, and Business change and Transformation sectors. The company is based in London.

    Office Locations

    Birchin Court, 20 Birchin Lane, City of London, London, EC3V 9DU

    + 2 other offices

  17. MadlinHannah Consulting

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    Founded in 2017, MadlinHannah Consulting is a headhunting company focused on Corporate Affairs, covering Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Financial PR. They match firms with senior executives. Some roles they fill include Public Affairs Associate Director, Content Strategist, Account Director, and Financial PR Associate Director.

    Office Locations

    Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue, City of London, London, EC4Y 0HA

    + 2 other offices

  18. Precision BioSearch

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    Precision Biosearch is an executive search firm for the Biotech sector and seeks candidates for C-Level, Board, and Functional Head roles from Research & Development through to Commercialisation. They also cover the following role disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Translational Science, Clinical Research, Medical, Regulatory, Quality, Business Development, Operations, and Finance.

    Office Locations

    79-81 Borough Road, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1DN

    + 2 other offices

  19. Actualise Consulting

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    Actualise Consulting is a niche Actuarial and Insurance recruitment consultancy with offices in London and Paris. They have been putting performing retained executive search services since 2009, covering Risk Management, Underwriting, Financial Direction, Data Science and Sales. Serving customers like international actuarial consulting companies, insurance agencies and consultancies, they also reimburse payments if they render unsuccessful results.

    Office Locations

    235-239 High Road, Wood Green, London, N22 8HF

    + 2 other offices

  20. Total Facilities Recruitment

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    Total Facilities Recruitment primarily focuses on bridging clients and candidates in the Facilities Management & Building Maintenance sector. From their offices in London, they help fill permanent and temporary vacancies across the UK. They cover recruitment for a wide variety of disciplines, including Refrigeration, Catering, Cleaning, Security, Post & Mailroom, Health & Safety, Customer Service Centre (Helpdesk), and Waste Management.

    Office Locations

    23 Austin Friars, City of London, London, EC2N 2QP

    + 2 other offices

  21. Walsons UK Ltd

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    Established in 1996, Walsons Healthcare is a specialist agency with a network of more than 50,000 professionals. Having started in India, they launched their London office in 2017. Some UK Healthcare jobs that they cover include Registered Nurse, Midwives, General Nurse, Radiologist, Paediatric Surgeon, and Anaestesiologist.

    Office Locations

    Lansdowne House 57, Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6ER

    + 2 other offices

  22. Bohemian HR

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    Bohemian HR is a specialist in Human Resources recruitment, established in 2021. The company offers a variety of retained search, interim, and permanent roles & assignments, including HR Generalist/Business Partnering, Employee Relations, Learning & Talent, Reward & Recognition, Change & Transformation, Organisational Design & Development, Recruitment & Resourcing, and Diversity & Inclusion. The firm is based in Westminster, London.

    Office Locations

    60 Grosvenor St, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ

    + 2 other offices

  23. Acquire Digital Talent Limited

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    Acquire Digital Talent Limited, situated in the City of London, provides Marketing recruitment solutions for Leadership and Executive titles. With experience of over 12 years, they put forward retained partnership search and contingency search services. Their network, which has over 25,000 contacts, extends globally. They are professional members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and accredited by The Institute of Retrained Search.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE

    + 2 other offices

  24. Dataworks

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    Dataworks is a company that matches clients with talent in the fields of Data Science and Data Engineering. Dataworks offers a replacement guarantee and utilises recruitment tools powered by AI. They also operate internationally with over 10 years of international recruitment experience. They typically recruit for personnel such as CRM Senior Data Analysts, Marketing Analysts, Data Scientists, Cloud Engineers, and Machine Learning Engineers.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

    + 2 other offices

  25. LEVY PROFESSIONALS

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    Levy Professionals connects IT professionals with businesses globally through offices in London and the Netherlands. They started in 2000 and have since placed talent from over 10 countries into over 1,700 positions, serving ventures in Financial Services, Retail, Pharmaceutical and more. Example vacancies they cover are Product Designer, Front-end Developer and Scrum Master. They are also members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    5 St Johns Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BH

    + 2 other offices

  26. TalentEdge

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    TalentEdge, headquartered in Clerkenwell, specialises in Finance recruitment across Technology, Media and Consumer markets. Handling Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Commercial Finance, Transactional Finance, and more, they deal with permanent, contract, interim and executive opportunities. Their track record, since they started in 2006, includes serving global names like Disney, Universal Pictures and Warner Bros, and completing over 8,000 placements.

    Office Locations

    60 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8AQ

    + 2 other offices

  27. Pear Talent

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    Pear Talent makes mid-to-senior level placements for Finance and Accounting vacancies. Working across the UK and internationally, they serve the Insurance industry by supplying experienced professionals such as Investor Relations Managers, Corporate Finance Analysts, Management Accountants, Group Finance Managers, and Financial Controllers.

    Office Locations

    117 Waterloo Road, London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8UL

    + 2 other offices

  28. Chase Global

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    Chase Global is an executive search group of brands covering Quantitative Investment & Research, Commodities Trading & Clean Tech, Hedge Fund Trading Technology, HR Management and Artificial Intelligence & Data Science. They also have one underway for Space Technology. With locations in Westminster and Singapore, they have been operating worldwide since 2005 and have models for end-to-end recruitment as well as recruitment process outsourcing.

    Office Locations

    84 Eccelston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PX

    + 2 other offices

  29. Camino Consultancy

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    Camino Consultancy aids Non-Sales and Back-Office talent looking for employment in Finance, IT, Legal, Operations, HR, Marketing, Learning & Development and Executive Leadership. They are headquartered in Clerkenwell and list vacancies like Compliance Administrator, Management Accountant and Marketing Executive. Formed in 2011, their track record includes completing over 1,500 posts and winning in the 2021 Recruiter Investing in Talent Awards.

    Office Locations

    30-31 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 6DQ

    + 2 other offices

  30. Wessex Partners

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    Based in London, but operating globally, Wessex Partners is a specialist executive search agency for the Financial markets. Some of their main specialisms include Capital Markets, Fundraising, and Credit. They also offer market and competitor mapping.

    Office Locations

    17 Hanover Square, London, Mayfair, London, W1S 1HU

    + 2 other offices

  31. City Grad

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    AM CityGrad assists students and graduates seeking to kickstart their careers via internships and employment. They began in 2016 and have since worked as a Soho-based multi-sector recruitment company. They take on a unique system where they don't set up a job board; instead they leverage candidate profiles. In this process, the clients will select suitable profiles and the candidates will be informed of such contact invitations.

    Office Locations

    76 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0UR

    + 2 other offices

  32. Medstaff Healthcare

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    Medstaff Healthcare Ltd extends its specialisms to national clients by filling a wide variety of permanent, contract, and temporary vacancies. From their London-based office, they deal exclusively with the Healthcare sector, including Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Surgery. Medstaff often recruits Doctors, General Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, Registered Nurses, and Support Workers.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  33. Known Four

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    Known Four is a Technology and Finance recruiter based in Hertfordshire. They specialise in Regulatory, Information Security, SaaS, and Data Protection roles. Their founders and consultants have over 100 years of combined recruitment experience. They also fill executive and C-level appointments across the Information Security, IT, Digital, and Financial Risk sectors.

    Office Locations

    16 Upper Woburn Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 0BS

    + 2 other offices

  34. Hannington Tame

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    Hannington Tame recruits a wide range of candidates for senior-level placements. They have been operating since 2013 and cover Europe and the UK's Digital Marketing and E-commerce markets. The firm often finds Chief Data Officer, Customer Director, Digital Chair, E-commerce CEO, and Performance Marketing Director. With a team based in Hampshire, the company also performs Executive Search services for various employers.

    Office Locations

    10 Adam Street, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 6AA

    + 2 other offices

  35. Henry Martin

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    Henry Martin supplies candidates to the Construction and Built Environment sectors, covering Main Contracting, Interior Fit-out, Residential Development, House Building, and Building Services. They have more than 20 years of industry expertise, especially across the areas of London, the South East, and the surrounding home counties. They makes permanent, contract, and project-based placements.

    Office Locations

    59 Rivington Street, City of London, London, EC2A 3QQ

    + 2 other offices

  36. John Charles Search

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    John Charles Search is a multi-sector company that deals exclusively with the Automation, Construction, Forklifts, and Storage Systems markets across the UK and Europe. For over two years, they have been attracting qualified candidates to a plethora of mid to senior management-level roles. These include Area Sales Managers, Deputy Plant Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers, and Sales & Marketing Directors from their headquarters in London.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  37. YOUSEEK

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    YouSeek is a London-based boutique headhunting and recruitment agency. They specialise in the Advertising, Marketing, Digital, and Mobile verticals, working with well-known media owners through to start-ups such as News UK, eBay, LiveRamp, Euronews, and Teads. YouSeek is headquartered in London.

    Office Locations

    92-94 United House, Notting Hill, London, W11 3HP

    + 2 other offices

  38. Magellan Advisory Partners

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    Magellan Advisory Partners bridges a wide range of job seekers and employers in the Asset Management industry across the UK, USA, EMEA, and Asia. With teams based in Hong Kong, London, and New York, they also offer advisory, executive search, and M&A services. Magellan Advisory often works closely with boutique investment companies and large multi-strategy houses.

    Office Locations

    200 Aldersgate Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 4HD

    + 2 other offices

  39. PIR International

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    PIR International puts forward employment opportunities in Life Science, not only in the UK but overseas as well. With over 100 years of collective experience within their team, their specialisations are in executive search, board and non-executive appointments and interim search, forging partnerships with institutions like Bone Therapeutics, Closed Loop Medicine and LifeArc Ventures. They are situated in London and were founded in 2005.

    Office Locations

    30 Stamford Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9LQ

    + 2 other offices

  40. MindSearch

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    MindSearch Headhunting assigns qualified Multilingual candidates to a wide range of verticals nationwide and overseas. With more than five offices, they cater to the Accounting & Finance, IT, Key Account, Marketing, Recruitment/HR, and Sales & Commercial departments.

    Office Locations

    Avon House, Avonmore Road, West Kensington, London, W14 8TS

    + 2 other offices

More Information

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.