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  1. Build Recruitment

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    Build Recruitment is a workforce provider in the following sectors: Housing Maintenance Trades, Healthy & Safety, Facilities Management, Housing, Surveying, & Construction Management, Sales & Business Development, and Construction, Trades, & Labour. They are fully compliant with HMRC legislation, accredited by ISO 9001:2015, and members of Construction Line, by Capita. They deal with permanent, temporary, and contract requirements.

    Office Locations

    Crown House, 56-58 Southwark Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 1UN

    + 2 other offices

  2. Laslo Fox

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    Laslo Fox finds staff for Qualitative, Quantitative, Social Media Intelligence, Digital Communities, and Innovation, Design, and Brand Strategy jobs. The company is based in London and has a 95% retention rate. They offer their recruitment solutions to companies worldwide.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  3. Agreus

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    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.

    Office Locations

    288 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2M 4QP

    + 2 other offices

  4. Ambition

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    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.

    Office Locations

    25 Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, WC2A 1AL

    + 2 other offices

  5. Handpicked Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

    6 Duke Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 3EN

    + 2 other offices

  6. Chesamel Group Ltd

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    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 Locations

    Office 403 29 Lincolns Inn Fields, Holborn, London, WC2A 3EG

    + 2 other offices

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    Holdsway Limited

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    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.

    Office Locations

    118 Pall Mall, The Strand, London, SW1Y 5EA

    + 2 other offices

  8. Ninety Thousand Hours

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    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.

    Office Locations

    New Kings Beam House 22 Upper Ground, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9PD

    + 2 other offices

  9. Boston Link

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    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.

    Office Locations

    International House, 6 South Molton St, Mayfair, London, W1K 5QF

    + 2 other offices

  10. New Chapter Consulting

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    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.

    Office Locations

    LABS 136 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6PX

    + 2 other offices

  11. Hector Hall Associates Limited

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    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.

    Office Locations

    One Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1BD

    + 2 other offices

  12. Wahoo Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

    1 Primrose Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2EX

    + 2 other offices

  13. Stott and May Professional Search Ltd

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    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.

    Office Locations

    27 Bush Lane, City of London, London, EC4R 0AA

    + 2 other offices

  14. Fraser Giles Partnership

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    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.

    Office Locations

    31 St George Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2FJ

    + 2 other offices

  15. Entech Technical Solutions

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    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.

    Office Locations

    56 Broadwick Street, Soho, London, W1F 7AR

    + 2 other offices

  16. Finitas

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Guildhall Yard, Blackwell House, City of London, London, EC2V 5AE

    + 2 other offices

  17. SPS International Ltd

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Anchor House Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4DY

    + 2 other offices

  18. Mustard Jobs

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Finsbury, London, W1T 6EB

    + 2 other offices

  19. Funds Partnership

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    Based in London, Funds Partnership is a specialist recruitment agency specialising within the Funds industry. They work with Asset Managers, Real Estate, AIFMs, Fund Services, Private Equity, Funds, and Management Companies. Some job roles they fill include Transaction Associate, AIFM Oversight Officer, Fund Finance Director, and Head of Accounting. The company has 15 years of experience in this business.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  20. Bamberry Consulting

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    Bamberry Consulting provides staffing support to public sectors such as Accounting & Finance, Education, Organisation & HR, Social Care, Housing, ICT & Digital, and Procurement. They have aided in placing experienced and qualified senior leaders and managers into interim positions nationwide since 2012. Bamberry Consulting is a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    90 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9RZ

    + 2 other offices

  21. Versorium Recruitment

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    Versorium Recruitment recruits for national and international permanent and contract jobs in Sales & Marketing, Defence, Electronics & IT, Support and Administration through teams in London, Bristol and Portishead. Having previously worked for Civica Health and Care, Dubai Air Navigation Services and more, they also carry out recruitment process outsourcing alongside contingency recruitment. They are also partners of the Armed Forces Covenant.

    Office Locations

    5 Merchant Square, Paddington, London, W2 1AY

    + 2 other offices

  22. AA Euro Recruitment Group

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Boundary House Business Centre Boston Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2QE

    + 2 other offices

  23. Pathfinders Media Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

    76 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0UR

    + 2 other offices

  24. Cobalt Recruitment

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    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).

    Office Locations

    125-130 Wellington House, The Strand, London, WC2R 0AP

    + 2 other offices

  25. Networkers - Technology Recruitment

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    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.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  26. Oak Tree Recruitment Ltd

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    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.

    Office Locations

    One Hammersmith Grove, Hammersmith, London, W6 0NB

    + 2 other offices

  27. Marble Hill Partners

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    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.

    Office Locations

    Thomas House, 84 Eccleston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PX

    + 2 other offices

  28. RecruitBlock

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    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.

    Office Locations

    160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

    + 2 other offices

  29. I Love My Job

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    I Love My Job is a London-based recruitment solutions provider that covers a wide range of industries nationwide, including Customer Service, Design, E-commerce, Finance, HR, Marketing, Operations / Supply Chain, Product Development, and Technical. For over 10 years, they have been hiring candidates to fill roles at entry and directorial levels.

    Office Locations

    Cottage Place, 320 City Rd, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NZ

    + 2 other offices

  30. Hydrogen Group

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    Hydrogen Group is an international multi-sector recruitment company for Accounting & Finance, Marketing & Business Development and Procurement, to name a few. They have 11 offices all over the globe, including a team in Edinburgh. They were established in 1997 and have since nearly 2,000 individuals in permanent and contract employment to enterprises in over 67 countries. Their client portfolio includes NBA, Warner Bros. and Formula One.

    Office Locations

    30 Eastcheap, London, Greater London, EC3M 1HD

    + 2 other offices

  31. Heidrick & Struggles

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    Heidrick & Struggles is a recruitment company that specialises in the provision of executive staffing solutions on a worldwide scale in sectors including Healthcare, Industrial, and Financial Services. The company was founded in 1953 by Gardner Heidrick and John Struggles. They have offices in North America, Africa, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.

    Office Locations

    31 St. James's Square, The Strand, London, SW1Y 4JR

    + 2 other offices

  32. Blair & West Ltd

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    BlairWest hires personnel for Commercial, Executive Search, Finance, and Technology opportunities nationwide. Since its establishment in 2019, the talent firm has been placing staff on a wide variety of permanent assignments at all levels from their Newcastle upon Tyne office. They typically recruit for roles, including Accountant, Risk Specialist, Senior Development Engineer, and Business Development Manager.

    Office Locations

    19 Newman Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 1PF

    + 2 other offices

  33. Better Placed

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    An independent recruitment specialist, Better Placed caters to the Executive Search, Digital, Marketing, Technology, and Sales markets. They have recruited skilled candidates for temporary and permanent roles such as Product Owner, Marketing Executive, B2B Sales Manager, and QA Tester for over 20 years. Better Placed was recognised in the Sunday Times' Top 100 Companies to Work For.

    Office Locations

    25, Southampton Buildings, Holborn, London, WC2A 1AL

    + 2 other offices

  34. Callon Resources Limited

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    Callon Resources is a London-based agency established in 2011 and has since worked within the Education, Health, Power & Energy, Mining, Construction, and IT sectors. Some of the vacancies they handle include Dementia Care Manager, Digital Product Designer, Occupational Health Advisor, and Web & Applications Developer (PHP).

    Office Locations

    Office 819, 58 Peregrine Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3SZ

    + 2 other offices

  35. Artemis Recruitment Consultants

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    Artemis Recruitment Consultants works on vacancies across a number of areas such as Financial Services, IT & Digital, Management & Executive, Sales & Marketing, Accountancy, and Administration. They offer a wide range of recruitment services including placing job advertisements, conducting psychometric assessments, and more. Artemis Recruitment is headquartered in London.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 81 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 8HY

    + 2 other offices

  36. Spencer & James

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    Spencer & James recruits for multiple verticals, including Construction, IT & Technology, Banking & Finance and Healthcare. Putting forward support to candidates and companies alike, they are available 24/7 and work on permanent and temporary vacancies. They were founded in 2021 following their directors' over 40 years of experience in Sales and Recruitment. Headquartered in London, they serve both domestic and global enterprises.

    Office Locations

    Fountain Park Way, Warrington, Cheshire, W12 7NP

    + 2 other offices

  37. Head Hunted Recruitment

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    HEAD HUNTED Recruitment offers its expertise in assigning professionals to permanent appointments at all levels. Established in 2015, the agency has been covering Finance & Executive Management, HR & Business Support, Sales & Marketing, and Software Development sectors across the UK. With teams based in London and Norwich, positions they hire include Accounts Manager, Financial Controller, and Sales Manager.

    Office Locations

    25 North Row, Mayfair, London, W1K 6DJ

    + 2 other offices

  38. Harper Fox Partners

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    Harper Fox Search Partners is an executive search firm that supports candidates and clients alike within the global Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing and Utilities sectors. They have a 97% candidate retention rate and 98.9% service excellence record. The firm provides a 6-month candidate replacement assurance and they place Board Composition, C-Level, Director and Senior Leadership talent globally.

    Office Locations

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

    + 2 other offices

  39. VWA Search Ltd

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    VWA Search Ltd., situated in London, seeks candidates for Graduate and Business Support roles. They work to fill permanent, temporary, temp to perm and contract vacancies for areas like Investment, Client Services, and Marketing for Graduates, while they cover all levels of Business Support from Front of House up to Executives. They opened their doors in 1989 and their team has a cumulative experience of over 200 years.

    Office Locations

    James House, 1 Babmaes Street, The Strand, London, SW1Y 6HD

    + 2 other offices

  40. Perrett Laver

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    Perret Laver is an international executive search company that serves multiple sectors in over 70 countries. They have offices around the world including in Amsterdam, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, and Vancouver. Perret Laver is a diverse and inclusive company that has previously recruited for roles such as CEO, Board Members, Chief of Staff, Dean of Law, Client Account Manager, and Director.

    Office Locations

    8 Viaduct Gardens, Westminster, London, SW11 7BW

    + 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.