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  1. Green Park

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    Green Park is a Mayfair-based multi-sector recruitment firm specialising in executive search, interim management and diversity recruitment. They cover verticals like Retail, Healthcare, Technology and Transport. They also work with the public and third sectors. Their track record involves fulfilling 1,000 positions in six continents. They were launched in 2006 and have since received over 20 awards.

    Office Locations

    54, Brook's Mews, Mayfair, London, W1K 4EG

    + 2 other offices

  2. Jackson Rose

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    Jackson Rose hires Marketing, Communications, PR and Digital specialists with a focus on the Luxury Goods and Retail market. Both their candidates and clients come from various parts of the world, from the UK to Asia Pacific. They fulfil permanent, temporary, contract and executive placements for brands like Dolce & Gabbana and TAG Heuer. They began in 2005 and leverage a combined experience of over 20 years. They are located in London and Reading.

    Office Locations

    12 Moor Street, Soho, London, W1D 5NG

    + 2 other offices

  3. Zenith Resourcing

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    Zenith Resourcing primarily focuses on bridging job seekers and employers in the Procurement, Finance & Accounting, Clinical Coding, Human Resources, Public Health, Clinical Governance, Estates & Facilities, Communications & Marketing, Healthcare IM&T, and Information Management sectors. From their offices in London and Manchester, they typically fill permanent, fixed-term contract, and interim roles.

    Office Locations

    Office 104, 5 Indescon Square, Poplar, London, E14 9DQ

    + 2 other offices

  4. Unite People

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    Unite People connects prospective employees with employers in Construction, handling fields like Civil Engineering, Build, Residential and Rail. With teams in Leeds and London, they are commonly on the lookout for the likes of Planners, Site Engineers and Project Managers, and place them into permanent, temporary and contract assignments. They hold a Constructionline accreditation.

    Office Locations

    Warnford Court 29 Throgmorton Street, City of London, London, EC2N 2AT

    + 2 other offices

  5. UK Recruiting

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    UK Recruiting provides services to the Construction industry and related areas in the UK. Founded in 2013, the company also provides temporary and permanent solutions for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Rail, Utilities, Residential Developments and Commercial Developments. They are a member of the REC.

    Office Locations

    Mitchell House 433 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4AU

    + 2 other offices

  6. TRIbuild Solutions Ltd

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    TRIbuild Solutions Ltd hires qualified candidates on a temporary and permanent basis. For over seven years, the recruitment company has been catering to clients in the Civil Engineering, Construction, M&E, and Residential markets nationwide. They are audited by the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme. They also cover various divisions, such as Aviation, Infrastructure, and Social Housing, from their Birmingham and Stansted offices.

    Office Locations

    30 Dukes Place, City of London, London, EC3A 7LP

    + 2 other offices

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    Matchtech

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    Established in 2000, Networkers is a staffing and recruitment agency specialising in delivering bespoke recruitment solutions to leading technology companies. The agency places IT and technology specialists, in fields such as AI & Robotics, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and IT Infrastructure, in more than 130 countries. Networkers offer contract, permanent, executive and project-based recruitment.

    Office Locations

    Cottons Centre, 47-49 Tooley Street, London, Greater London, SE1 2QN

    + 2 other offices

  8. Oryx Executive Recruitment

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    Oryx Executive Recruitment specifically handles executive recruitment domestically via their consultants situated in Covent Garden and Bristol. They offer services for bespoke search, along with talent mapping and market research. Since their operations started in 1988, they have worked for multiple industries which include Digital, Manufacturing, Healthcare and FMCG. Some of their clients are Timex, Balfour Beatty and Hargreaves Lansdown.

    Office Locations

    126-128 St George's Rd, Bristol, Avon, BS1 5UJ

    + 2 other offices

  9. Preng & Associates

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    Preng & Associates is an executive search company that focuses on the Energy industry. The company is a member of the AESC and has offices in Houston, Chicago, and London. They have over 41 years of industry experience and have made placements in 91 countries. They specialise in the recruitment of Chief Financial Officers, Board of Directors, Chief Investment Officers, Chief Risk Officers, and Sustainability Leads, among others.

    Office Locations

    17 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PH

    + 2 other offices

  10. Red Snapper Group

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    Red Snapper Group supplies to every UK law enforcement agency. The agency provides a full range of staffing solutions to the Law Enforcement, Cyber Security, Offender Supervision, and Regulatory Services Work communities.

    Office Locations

    10 Alie St, City of London, London, E1 8DE

    + 2 other offices

  11. Thomas Ren Associates

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    Thomas Ren Associates is a recruitment agency that offers bespoke tech staffing solutions on both a contract and permanent basis. They also offer executive search, cloud computing, and consultancy services. The job roles they recruit for include Front End Developer, IT Security Manager, Flight Software Engineer, Analyst Programmer, Application Support Specialist, Technology Architect, and more.

    Office Locations

    100 West George Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, G2 1PP

    + 2 other offices

  12. Hannelius Recruitment Ltd

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    A local and multi-sector talent acquisition agency, Hannelius Recruitment Ltd, places candidates for various assignments at all levels. For over nine years, they have been covering a diverse client group in the Data Processing, Operations, Project Management, Research, and Sales and Account Management divisions across London. The firm is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, and Business Intelligence Group.

    Office Locations

    Mercury House, Bermondsey, London, SE1 8UL

    + 2 other offices

  13. MDJ Partnered

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    MDJ Partnered Solutions is an industry expert that operates nationwide and globally. For over four years, the Dartford-based talent firm has been hiring for an extensive client portfolio in the Life Sciences market. These include the following disciplines: Audit, Biotechnology, Engineering, Medical Devices & IVD, Pharmaceutical, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs. MDJ Partnered Solutions attracts freelance and permanent candidates.

    Office Locations

    Spaces, Canary Wharf 25 Cabot Square, Poplar, London, E14 4QZ

    + 2 other offices

  14. RE-Search

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    RE-Search is a Real Estate recruiter that was founded in 2020. Facilities Management, Estate & Building Management, and Commercial & Residential Property Management are the areas in which they provide services. Some of the positions that RE-Search may recruit for include Property Recruitment Consultant, Lead Maintenance Manager, Contract Director, Head of Estates, and Building Manager. The agency is based in Soho, London.

    Office Locations

    Venture House, 27-29 Glasshouse St, Soho, London, W1B 5DF

    + 2 other offices

  15. New Town Partnership

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    New Town Partnership offers executive search services to an extensive client portfolio. With teams in Edinburgh and London, they assign professionals to a plethora of appointments at all levels, such as c-suite and board-level vacancies. The entity has also been providing consultancy and talent mapping services since its establishment in 2015.

    Office Locations

    4 Hammersmith Broadway, Hammersmith, London, W6 7AL

    + 2 other offices

  16. Ciservices

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    Ciservices, also known as Contracting International Services, deals with Construction recruitment. With consultants in Marylebone, Cambridge and Turkey, they have connections with local and foreign talents, most especially from Eastern Europe and Middle East, looking to work in the UK. Led by founders who come from Construction Project Management and Accounting backgrounds, they source Skilled Operatives, Engineers, Project Directors and more.

    Office Locations

    14 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 9SX

    + 2 other offices

  17. Artemis Financial Recruitment

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    Artemis Financial Recruitment is a Bermondsey-based niche agency for the London Insurance market. They have been catering to permanent, contract and interim, mid to senior level roles, like Underwriting Officer, Portfolio Analyst, Consultant and Director, since 2014. In addition to conducting contingency recruitment and retained search, they also tender Visa and sponsorship assistance to foreign individuals looking to work in the UK.

    Office Locations

    51 Eastcheap, City of London, London, EC3M 1DT

    + 2 other offices

  18. Exceptional Individuals

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    Exceptional Individuals assists Neurodiverse job seekers, as well as businesses looking for Neurodiverse talents. Example individuals they help are those with Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism. Incorporated in 2015, their City of London consultants have recruited for various institutions, including the Department of Transport, Endemol Shine Group, Kantar and Universal Music Group. They are affiliated with the Career Development Institute.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  19. Edward Drummond & Co

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    Edward Drummond & Co offers non-executive search and headhunting services to organisations looking to employ senior-level professionals. The firm has offices in London and Bristol.

    Office Locations

    Longcroft House 2/8 Victoria Avenue, City of London, London, EC2M 4NS

    + 2 other offices

  20. Temp Exchange

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    Temp Exchange is a recruitment agency that has over 25 years of experience in Elderly Care and Home Care Services in the UK. They supply Healthcare staff and personnel to both the public and private sectors. The agency is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI), an REC member, and is ISO9001 accredited.

    Office Locations

    25 Ashley Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9LJ

    + 2 other offices

  21. Absolute Accountancy Recruitment

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    Absolute Accountancy covers recruitment across London, the Home Counties and Milton Keynes. They offer permanent, temporary and interim placements for Non-Qualified up to Executive level roles in the Finance sector. They have worked with a wide range of organisations including non-profit organisations, owner-managed businesses, and FTSE-listed companies.

    Office Locations

    Suite 3, Floor 3 Gate House Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6NS

    + 2 other offices

  22. Antal International

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    Based in London, Antal International is a staffing and recruiting agency that provides its recruitment expertise to several sectors like Human Resources, Sales, Accountancy, Marketing, Legal, Banking, Logistics, Engineering, Information Technology, and Pharmaceuticals. They were founded in 1993 and operate in 37 countries. The agency delivers temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.

    Office Locations

    64 Baker Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 7GB

    + 2 other offices

  23. Arcus Search

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    Arcus Search performs bespoke Technology, Insurance and Financial Services recruitment. Located in the City of London, they have been aiding organisations since 2016, seeking applicants for permanent, contract, interim and executive positions. Their client portfolio includes Barbican Insurance Group, MSCI, and Chubb, and example vacancies they have are Cyber Security Researcher, Senior Systems Engineer and Chief Information Security Officer.

    Office Locations

    The Ministry 79-81 Borough Rd, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1DN

    + 2 other offices

  24. Austin Werner

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    Austin Werner exclusively deals with Technology recruitment. With an office in Guildford, they have assisted organisations in the UK and Europe, including Deloitte, Rakuten and Save the Children. Example job openings they cover are Senior Developer, Full Stack Tech Lead, Smart Contracts Product Manager and Gaming Head of Marketing. They opened their doors in 2017. They are also members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, London, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

    + 2 other offices

  25. Balance Recruitment

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    Balance Recruitment specialises in the recruitment of Accounting, Finance, and Legal staff from their teams based in London. They have been placing qualified professionals into temporary and permanent vacancies across the UK for over 10 years.

    Office Locations

    35 New Broad St, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH

    + 2 other offices

  26. Bamboo Fundraising Recruitment

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    A charity-focused specialist agency, Bamboo Fundraising Recruitment helps in placing staff into permanent positions across London and in the US. They also provide support for fundraising organizations and assist them in growing their teams. Several roles they typically recruit for include Senior Trust Officer, Database Manager, and Managing Director.

    Office Locations

    60 Dace Rd, Bow, London, E3 2NN

    + 2 other offices

  27. Buckingham Recruitment

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    Buckingham Recruitment connects clients and candidates in the Office Support and Operations sectors. The company was founded in 2010 and has offices in London. They hire candidates on a permanent and temporary basis and place them in roles in a wide range of sectors, including Financial Services, Technology / Fintech, Property, Design and Architecture, Market Research, Education, Healthcare, Social Enterprise, and Charity.

    Office Locations

    2nd floor 68-69 St Martins Lane, Charinig Cross, London, WC2N 4JS

    + 2 other offices

  28. Callum James Consulting

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    Callum James Consulting has been focusing on talent partnerships with Fintech companies since 2009. This London-based agency delivers candidates in Investment Management, Trading and Banking Software. As well as search and selection solutions, they also offer audits of your existing recruitment process, targeted support for in-house teams, and end-to-end candidate management services.

    Office Locations

    11 Finchdale, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1RS

    + 2 other offices

  29. CassonX

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    CassonX is a London-based specialist Operations, Middle Office and Distribution recruitment agency for the Financial Services sector. They source staff to cover the support functions of the target sector. Some of the clients they deal with include banks, asset managers, hedge funds and brokers.

    Office Locations

    Didsbury House, Suite 3, 2nd Floor, 748 - 754 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Lancashire, M20 2DW

    + 2 other offices

  30. City Supports

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    City Supports is a talent acquisition expert that leverages its expertise in catering to various clients in the Health and Social Care sector across the UK. With teams based in London and Newcastle Upon Tyne, the firm also supplies staffing solutions to the Domiciliary Care and Live-in Care divisions. They are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and can offer training courses. City Supports fills a wide variety of vacancies.

    Office Locations

    Unit C109, Access Storage Building 20 Bugsby Way, Charlton, London, SE7 7SJ

    + 2 other offices

  31. Client Server

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    Client Server caters to the IT industry across the UK and overseas. They cover permanent and contract roles such as Python Developer, Software Engineer, WordPress Developer, Cloud Engineer and Database Administrator. The agency was founded in 1999 and has offices in London, Esher and Sydney.

    Office Locations

    80 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6EE

    + 2 other offices

  32. CMC Consulting

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    CMC Consulting operates solely in the Finance industry. They supply Financial staff at all levels, to clients of all sizes, across the UK from their offices in St. Albans and London. Examples of assignments they handle are Finance Director, Payroll Supervisor, Financial Controller, Accounts Payable Clerk and Financial Analyst.

    Office Locations

    201 Borough High Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1JA

    + 2 other offices

  33. Cormis Partners

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    Cormis Partners is a worldwide search business, located in London, that specialises in executive search, interim management, and leadership advisory services, with an emphasis on the Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial sectors. They have worked with companies like Vinci Airports, Marathon Oil, Shell, Nicholson, Rio Tinto, and Nuvia. Other sectors they cover include Real Estate, Consumer, Retail, and Construction.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor, 10 Charles II Street, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4AA

    + 2 other offices

  34. Rytons Associates

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    Rytons Associates is an established supplier of candidates in a wide range of industries nationwide. From their Bristol and London offices, they recruit staff on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. A privately-owned agency, Rytons Associates offers their expertise in various sectors, including Construction, Commercial, Design & Technical, Executive Search, Finance, Land & Development, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service.

    Office Locations

    20-22 Wenlock Road, Finsbury, London, N1 7GU

    + 2 other offices

  35. Edge Tech

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    Edge Tech focuses on IT recruitment, handling the niche fields of Robotic Process Automation & Intelligent Automation, Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. They source candidates for permanent, contract and interim roles of all levels and expertise, from Development & Architecture, to Sales & Marketing, to Project & Programme Management, up to Executive Leadership. They have offices in Towcester, London and California.

    Office Locations

    WeWork, Moor Place 1 Fore St Ave, City of London, London, EC2Y 9DT

    + 2 other offices

  36. Edward Mann

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    Edward Mann, launched in 2010, matches Accounting talents with firms in Commerce & Industry, Financial Services, and the Public Sector. Accomplishing permanent, temporary and interim placements, their services range from contingency search, as a time conservative option, exclusive search, which takes a passive approach, and retained search for comprehensive partnerships. They have teams in three UK sites.

    Office Locations

    77 New Cavendish Street, Westminster, London, W1W 6XB

    + 2 other offices

  37. Eleventh Hour Group

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    Eleventh Hour Group is a London-based Healthcare recruitment agency that services NHS trusts, the private sector, care homes, and local authorities. They deliver long-term appointments and execute short-notice placements as well. They deal with a broad spectrum of roles under the following disciplines: General Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Home Care, Mental Health, and Children's Nursing.

    Office Locations

    164 Bishopsgate, 2nd Floor, City of London, London, EC2M 4LX

    + 2 other offices

  38. Elite Sales Recruitment

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    Elite Sales Recruitment is a specialist agency that provides workforce solutions in industries like Executive / Management and Sales. The agency has offices in London and New York. They offer permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Luxury Sales Assistant, Recruitment Resourcer, Beauty Consultant, Mandarin Speaking Sales Associate, Colour Specialist, and Store Manager.

    Office Locations

    16 St Johns Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BS

    + 2 other offices

  39. Formula recruitment

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    Founded in 2017, Formula recruitment provides tailored staffing solutions to several markets such as Software Engineering, Architecture, Mobile Engineering, Machine Learning & Data Science, Product & Design, Quality Assurance & Testing, and more. They have worked for companies such as Burberry, Tesco, Chainalysis, IMG, Sky, and Pizza Hut.

    Office Locations

    123 Buckingham Palace Road, Chelsea, London, SW1W 9SH

    + 2 other offices

  40. Fraser Dove

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    Founded in 2013, Fraser Dove is a talent consultancy that focuses solely on the Life Sciences sector across Europe, America and Asia. The firm is an expert in executive search, but they also offer a wide range of services outside traditional recruitment. They specialise in six areas: Research & Development, Engineering & Technical Services, Quality & Regulatory Affairs. Manufacturing Operations, Product Supply, and Commercial & General Management.

    Office Locations

    Aldwych House, 71-79 Aldwych, Holborn, London, WC2A 2AZ

    + 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.