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.
Established in 2007, Tarsh Partnership is a London-based staffing agency that focuses on the sectors of Brand/Marketing Consultancy, Entertainment, Fashion, Finance, FMCG, Food & Drink, Personal Care, Beauty, Professional Services, Household, and Retail.
Rex House 4-12, Regent Street, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4PE
+ 2 other offices
MEP Resourcing is a supplier of Labourers and skilled workers to UK Construction and Engineering companies. They provide Mechanical and Electrical teams to Construction projects, and cover operational profiles such as Supervisors, Project Managers, and Admin Support. They have worked with companies like Jacobs, Mercer, NRG, Prysmian Group, and Senate. The agency is based in Liverpool.
80 Berwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 8TU
+ 2 other offices
Armadillo Connect delivers recruitment solutions in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Law and Marketing. From 2020, they have been supporting White Collar professionals from Australia, New Zealand and Canada looking to work in London. Additionally, they offer assistance such as bank account set up, led by Finsbury-based consultants who come from Australia and New Zealand themselves, and have over 40 years of collective knowledge in HR and Finance.
2 Angel Square, Finsbury, London, EC1V 1NY
+ 2 other offices
Hyered deals with Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Office Support, Sales, and Technology providers across the UK. The talent-sourcing partner sources qualified candidates to fill various contract, permanent, and temporary appointments. These include Commercial Managers, Corporate Tax Managers, Hyper Automation Leads, and Senior Copyright Assistants. Headquartered in London, they work with Entertainment, Manufacturing, and Media markets.
85 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT
+ 2 other offices
Networkers provides specialised staffing services to global clients in the IT and Telecommunications sectors. They are an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that aids employers in filling permanent and contract positions. Since its establishment in 2000, the company has been covering the following functions: AI & Robotics, Cloud, Communications, Cyber Security, Development, ERP, Infrastructure, and Public Sector.
Cottons Centre, 47-49 Tooley Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2QN
+ 2 other offices
Melbury Wood, with international reach, conducts multi-sector talent acquisition services. Based in London, they work closely with Creative, Digital & Social, Market Research & Insights, PR & Communications, and Public Affairs verticals. The firm is an accredited member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation that also covers various fields, including Analytics, E-commerce, Marketing, and Technology.
i-view, Wellington House, The Strand, London, WC2R 0AP
+ 2 other offices
Impel Talent are specialists in helping various employers meet their staffing requirements. Headquartered in Greenwich, their expertise extends to the Engineering, Innovation, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain verticals across the UK and internationally. The talent company fulfills an array of positions at all levels and caters to the Aerospace, Automotive & E-Mobility, Life Sciences, and Renewable Energy & Sustainability markets.
Unit 5 New Concordia Wharf Mill Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2BB
+ 2 other offices
PTL Global Services Limited, established in Australia in 1996, is a leading global recruitment agency specialising in the healthcare sector, as well as engineering, hospitality, mining, oil & gas, procurement, commercial construction, and office support. Their experienced consultants provide permanent placement services internationally, particularly in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Australia.
1 Brightlands, Church Rd, Islington, London, N1 7GU
+ 2 other offices
GTS International Ltd is an independent recruitment organisation that offers permanent and contract placements, as well as talent mapping and executive search. They specialise in recruiting for the Digital Transformation and Technology industry, but they also work in areas like Banking and Finance, Electronics, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Space. The company is based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, and was created in the year 2020.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 2 other offices
The expertise of Adam Recruitment extends to Digital & Tech, Marketing & PR, HR, Agency, and Executive assignments. Some roles they recruit for are Solutions Architect, SEO Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Campaign Manager, Communications Executive, HR Advisor, Associate Director, Head of Commercial, and more. Based in London and Manchester, Adam was formed in 2005 and has since worked with companies such as Simply Be, On the Beach, and Trak Global.
3rd Floor, 43 Whitfield Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 4HD
+ 2 other offices
Foundation Recruitment operates from London, Manchester and Frankfurt providing staffing solutions across the Real Estate, Airport Management, Facilities Management and Placemaking sectors. They recruit for a variety of roles including Operations Managers, Digital Marketers and Site Operations Managers.
1 Old Street Yard, City of London, London, EC1Y 8AF
+ 2 other offices
Oliver Sanderson Group is a specialist executive recruitment agency covering a variety of industries including FMCG, Logistics, Construction, Pharmaceutical and Public Sector. They support FTSE, Fortune 500 and private equity-backed corporations in their requirements for permanent and interim leaders. Following their establishment in 2011, they have worked with DHL, British Airways, Royal Mail and more. They have teams in Bexley and London.
Fourth Floor 33 Cavendish Square, Marylebone, London, W1G 0PW
+ 2 other offices
With over 30 years of combined experience, Nexus Recruitment Limited is a recruitment consultancy agency specialising in the IT, Accountancy, Banking, and Insurance sectors. They have also expanded into the Legal, Sales & Marketing, Secretarial & Administration sectors.
1 Primrose Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2EX
+ 2 other offices
Bamboo Crowd hires permanent or freelance staff to help businesses in piloting their products and services. They recruit globally from their teams in New York, and across the UK from their offices in London. They have been supplying staffing support for sectors such as Creative / Design, Marketing, and Digital since 2013 and have gained over 250 recommendations from various clients.
Third Floor 81 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0HX
+ 2 other offices
Compliance Professionals is dedicated to the Compliance sector. Their consultants have an average of 10 years of Financial Services recruitment experience. They partnered with The London Governance and Compliance Academy to offer a series of training on compliance, AML, financial crime, risk and governance. The agency was founded in 2003 and is based in London.
Warnford Court, 29 Throgmorton Street, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 2 other offices
BIE Executive is an established provider of permanent, temporary, and executive staff to a broad range of industries across the UK. Their client portfolio ranges from small firms to large organisations including Amazon, Arcadia, BBC, Fujitsu, and Unilever. BIE Executive provides staffing solutions to the Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain & Procurement, Executive, and IT & Technology industries.
3 Hardman Square, Manchester, Lancashire, M3 3EB
+ 2 other offices
Prime Personnel is a Financial Services specialist agency that operates across London to provide professional talent in the Banking, Accountancy & Finance and Secretarial Support markets. They work with banks, brokers, investment, and exchange providers in the provision of permanent, contract or temporary hires. They recruit for jobs such as KYC, CDD & EDD Officer, Risk Analyst, Treasury Marketing Manager, ESG Analyst, and Regulatory Compliance Officer.
Suite L, Radford Business Centre, Radford Way, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BZ
+ 2 other offices
Agreus Group recruits entry-level through to executive-level professionals for Investments, Legal, Accountancy & Finance, and Operational jobs. Agreus Group is committed to working with Family Offices worldwide. They work in multiple locations worldwide including the Europe, USA, the Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. Their UK office is located in London.
288 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 4QP
+ 2 other offices
Ambition work with clients locally and overseas including Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. They mainly cover Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Tax, Marketing, Communications, and Insolvency & Restructuring appointments - whether permanent, temporary, fixed-term contract or interim. Some examples of these roles are Management Accountant, Billing Coordinator, Business Development Manager, and Senior Insolvency Administrator.
25 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, WC2A 1AL
+ 2 other offices
Handpicked Recruitment provides Accountancy and Administrative personnel to Shipping and Oil & Gas companies. They've worked with clients such as Lomar Shipping, Seadrill, Archer, Frontline and Golar LNG. In the past, they've recruited for Group Accountants, Financial Controllers, Finance Directors, and Accounts Payable Managers on a permanent, temporary and interim basis.
6 Duke Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 3EN
+ 2 other offices
Chesamel Group Ltd fulfils staffing requirements for the public, private and social sectors across niche roles in Marketing, Business Development, Technology, Finance and Engineering. The agency started life in 2008 and operates on a worldwide basis from its offices in London (HK); California, USA; and Malta. They also offer training and marketing services.
Office 403 29 Lincolns Inn Fields, Holborn, London, WC2A 3EG
+ 2 other offices
Holdsway Limited is an established supplier of interim executives across southern England. Established in 2013, they help clients fill a wide variety of roles, including Board & General Management, Business Growth Advisors & Non-Executives, Change Programmes, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Commercial & Customer, Supply Chain, Operations & Procurement, and Technology. They are a corporate member of REC based in Surrey.
118 Pall Mall, The Strand, London, SW1Y 5EA
+ 2 other offices
Ninety Thousand Hours has experience in assigning professionals in a wide variety of appointments in the Executive, IT, Marketing, Sales, and Technical markets across the UK. Roles they recruit for include Account Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Manual QA, and Web Developer. Since its establishment in 2007, the recruitment consultancy has been filling vacancies for mid-level and executive positions.
New Kings Beam House 22 Upper Ground, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD
+ 2 other offices
Boston Link is a recruitment agency specialising in the Financial Services, Tech, and iGaming industries. They recruit and place talent throughout Europe from their offices in The Netherlands, the UK, Isle of Man, and Malta. Established in 2014, they have worked with clients such as Continent 8 Technologies, Microgaming, Apex Fund Services, Vistra, Comlux, and more.
International House, 6 South Molton St, Mayfair, London, W1K 5QF
+ 2 other offices
New Chapter Consulting is an established recruitment consultancy in the UK with offices in Leeds & London specialising in the Consumer/FMCG, Retail and Hospitality industries. The agency was recognised as one of the best companies to work for in the UK by Great Place to Work. The company was founded in 2004.
LABS 136 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6PX
+ 2 other offices
Hector Hall Associates Limited delivers candidates for various permanent and freelance positions at all levels. Working for a diverse client group in the Finance and Technology sectors, nationwide and globally, they also offer consultancy services to companies in medium-sized businesses and international organisations. With teams based in Birmingham and London, they also cover Economics, Deal Advisory, and Operational Transformation disciplines.
One Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BD
+ 2 other offices
Wahoo Recruitment provides high-quality search and selection of senior professionals for companies across the country and internationally. They work predominantly within the Sales, Marketing, and Technology sectors. Some roles the agency fills include CEO, CCO, CTO, COO, Sales Director, Account Manager, Android/iOS Developer, Software Engineer, Test Manager, Marketing Director, and Head of Trade Marketing. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in London.
1 Primrose Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2EX
+ 2 other offices
Stott and May Professional Search operates within the Technology Sales, Cyber Security, Data, Business Change, Software Engineering, eCommerce, and Telecommunication sectors. They have multiple offices across Europe and the US, including London, Reading, Los Angeles, New York, and Ireland. Established in 2009, they have worked with more than 100 entities with their team of 100 consultants.
27 Bush Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 0AA
+ 2 other offices
Fraser Giles Partnership is an executive search firm offering its services exclusively to the Hospitality, Leisure, Travel, and Retail industries. The company works with a lot of companies from start-ups and private equity firms to blue-chip multinationals. They help businesses appoint for C-Suite and Non-Executive Director job roles. They also make placements in areas such as IT, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Corporate Affairs, etc.
31 St George Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2FJ
+ 2 other offices
Entech Technical Solutions provides staffing solutions to numerous industries requiring Engineering support and solutions. They recruit from their offices in Hemel Hempstead, Canada, and London for organisations in the Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Building Services & Construction, Energy, and Rail sectors.
56 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 7AR
+ 2 other offices
Finitas is a part of Precision Resource Group and is a professional recruiting business that provides Governance, Finance, and Change professionals to the Insurance, Fintech and Banking sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Compliance Consultant, Lead Data Protection Executive, Change Risk Manager, and Product Manager. The agency has worked with Neilson Financial Services, Dyson, Esure, Global Risk Partners, Just Eat, Leidos, etc.
Guildhall Yard, Blackwell House, City of London, London, EC2V 5AE
+ 2 other offices
SPS International Ltd is an executive search-focused talent firm that specialises in providing staffing solutions to the Food & Agribusiness, Industrial, Fashion & Retail, and Supply Chain sectors across the UK and abroad. Founded in 2003, they place qualified candidates into an array of leadership roles, including CEOs, CFOs, COOs, VPs, and Regional Directors. They operate internationally from their offices in London, Southampton, and Hong Kong.
Anchor House Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4DY
+ 2 other offices
Mustard Jobs is a trusted provider of skilled professionals to clients in the European and Asian markets. From their offices based in London, Bristol, and Hong Kong, they have offered permanent, interim, temporary, contract, and temp-to-perm staffing support for over 10 years. Mustard Jobs covers the Interior Design, Built Environment, Experiential, Events and Exhibition, Visualisation Motion, Marketing & Design, Graphics, and Digital sectors.
Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Finsbury, London, W1T 6EB
+ 2 other offices
AA Euro Recruitment Group is a specialist consultancy that provides short and long-term labour hire solutions, as well as permanent, senior, and executive level placement solutions in the Engineering, Construction, IT, Finance, Life Sciences, Sales & HR sectors. The agency was established in 2015 and has offices in Cork, Newbridge, Waterford, Romania, Netherlands, Croatia, Poland, Denmark and Sweden.
Boundary House Business Centre Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2QE
+ 2 other offices
Pathfinders is a company that provides sectors such as Marketing, Digital and Communications with talent, covering all levels, across London. The company is a part of the Angela Mortimer Group that has several brands, including AM CityGrad, Katie Bard, PA Search, Progessis, and more. Pathfinders previously recruited for roles such as Sponsorship Executive, Artworker, HR Advisor, Junior Analysts, and Recruitment Admin.
76 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0UR
+ 2 other offices
Cobalt Recruitment specialises in filling roles within the Real Estate and Development; Construction, Engineering and Design; and Accounting and Finance sectors. The agency has offices in London and Manchester, New York, and Germany (6 locations).
125-130 Wellington House, The Strand, London, WC2R 0AP
+ 2 other offices
Networkers is an international talent solutions agency that sources and places contract and permanent professionals within the IT and Telecoms sectors. Established in 2000, they have 14 offices in more than 130 countries. The agency is a part of Gattaca and some of the assignments they cover include Systems Engineer, Data Analyst, .NET Developer, Software Developer, and Emergency Call Handler.
Cottons Centre, 47-49 Tooley Street London, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2QN
+ 2 other offices
Oak Tree Recruitment Ltd is a multi-disciplinary provider of staffing solutions to businesses across the UK. The talent agency assigns candidates in the Industrial, Special Languages, and Technical sectors, from their Southampton office. Since its establishment in 2006, they have been hiring on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis.
One Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 0NB
+ 2 other offices
Marble Hill Partners is a trusted recruitment company that attracts candidates for sectors, including Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare & Education, Industrial, and TMT. Since 2008, the talent firm has been aiding clients in filling various interim roles across the UK. They place professionals in a plethora of assignments, such as CEO, Commercial Director, CFO, COO, IT Director, and Supply Chain Director.
Thomas House, 84 Eccleston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PX
+ 2 other offices
RecruitBlock is a Crypto and Blockchain agency. Also sourcing Web3 talent, they cover functions such as Operations, Product, Legal, Marketing and HR. They are based in London and Gibraltar. Their hiring solutions include executive recruitment, contingent recruitment, retained recruitment, startup support, salary benchmarking, and psychometric testing.
160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 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.