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.
Madisons Recruitment offers a simple and cost effective approach to staffing requirements within the UK. Our unique and service driven consultants will exceed all boundaries to ensure all your requirements are fulfilled. Therefore just like our slogan "Constructing Opportunity" we are here to construct opportunities for companies and candidates across the UK.
4th Floor, 169 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 9EH
+ 2 other offices
St. Vieve Healthcare supplies Nurses, Care Assistants, Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants, and more. They support temporary, contract, and permanent recruitment requirements from a variety of employers such as private hospitals, care homes, nursing homes, residential homes, and other healthcare providers. They perform the qualifications, criminal record, work history, immigration, and training record checks.
326 Hertford Rd, Raynes Park, West Wimbledon, London, N9 7HB
+ 2 other offices
HtE Recruitment is a multi-sector employment agency that specialises in the provision of professional talents in a variety of sectors such as Sales, FMCG, IT & Technical, Hospitality & Catering, and Digital Creative. The agency offers permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK and is based in Manchester & London. Established in 2007.
3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
+ 2 other offices
Motus Recruitment is a director-led search and selection company that specialises in the placement of professional Legal talent for law firms. Based in Bristol, they also have offices in London and Southampton. Some of their placements include Associate Solicitor, Senior Associate, Legal Director, Legal Counsel, and Equity Partner. They cover Partners, In-House, and Law Firm Management assignments.
45 Beech Street, City of London, London, EC2Y 8AD
+ 3 other offices
Based in East London, Qualiteach is an Education recruitment consultancy founded in 2015. The company provides leadership personnel, teachers and support staff to primary, secondary and SEN schools in London and surrounding counties. They recruit for positions like Year 8 ASD Teacher, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Teaching Assistant, English Teacher, and more.
9TH Floor, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, London, E14 5AB
+ 3 other offices
Dunbar Education is a recruitment company that provides teachers and other support staff to the Education sector throughout the UK. Whether it's for early years, primary, secondary, tutoring, or SEND education, the agency delivers excellent services for all. They provide day2day, short term, long term, and permanent staff to schools. The company was established in 2016 and recruits across the South, the Midlands, London and the Home Counties.
71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
+ 3 other offices
Evolve Hospitality Recruitment specialises in providing professional workforce solutions in the Hospitality sector. Established in 2011, the firm was founded by Ed Vokes and awarded Silver Accreditation by Investors in People. They serve multiple locations including in London, South, Midlands, and Hertfordshire.
6-8 Cromwell Road, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1RT
+ 3 other offices
Forward Teaching is an Education-focused recruitment consultancy that caters to schools across London, Kent, and the whole South East region. They are members of the REC, offering flexible solutions including permanent and temporary appointments as well as emergency covers. Some roles they often handle include Primary School Teacher, Learning Support Assistant, Newly Qualified Teacher, Nursery Teacher, and SEN Teaching Assistant.
Kingfisher House 21 23 Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1LT
+ 3 other offices
Travel Trade Recruitment delivers permanent and temporary staffing solutions from entry-stage to senior management roles within the Travel industry across the UK. They commenced operations in 2001 and have offices in London, Crawley, Birmingham, and Manchester.
4 Floor, Dawson House 5 Jewry Street, City of London, London, EC3N 2EX
+ 3 other offices
An industry specialist, Mullwood Partnership extends its expertise in supplying talents to a broad range of industries nationwide and overseas. These include Communications, Digital, Engineering, Finance, IT, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, and Utilities. For over ten years, they have been placing staff in various positions at all levels. Headquartered in London and Manchester, the entity performs executive search services.
78-79 Pall Mall, The Strand, London, SW1Y 5ES
+ 3 other offices
Primera Healthcare is a workforce provider within the Mental Health, Healthcare and Dental sectors. They conduct rigorous fitness and recruitment checks on their staff and they also have a Good Rating from the Commission for Social Care Inspection. Primera operates a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week on-call service and they are approved by the REC, CQC, UKHCA, Healthtrust Europe, and NHS.
Rear 2nd Floor Office Premier House 309 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London, N12 8LY
+ 3 other offices
Pulse is a part of the Acacium Group. They specialise in supplying Healthcare professionals for permanent and temporary roles, whether ad-hoc or fixed-term. They have 35 years of experience in recruiting Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals, Midwives, Mental Health Nurses, Psychological Therapists, and related personnel. They are members of the REC and an Awarded Supplier of the NHS Procurement in Partnership and the Crown Commercial Service.
9 Appold Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2AP
+ 3 other offices
Pure Healthcare Group is a recruitment consultancy that covers the whole of the UK. They specialise in delivering Health Science Services, Mental Health, Nursing, and Allied Healthcare Professionals. They have over 38 years of combined industry experience, and make permanent, temporary, and fixed-term contract appointments with NHS Trusts and private care organisations. They are an REC member and Investors in People accredited.
11th Floor, 30 Crown Place, City of London, London, EC2A 4EB
+ 3 other offices
VIP Nursing, based in London, specialises in Nursing recruitment nationwide. Aiding the NHS, private hospitals, prisons and more, they supply temporary, long term and emergency Nurses from fields like Accident & Emergency, Intensive Care, Mental Health and Paediatrics. They are also part of the National Agency Nursing Framework Agreement and have a Platinum Badge of Excellence from the HealthTrust-Total Workforce Solutions Nursing Audit in 2020.
3 London Bridge Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG
+ 3 other offices
Teamforce is a recruitment consultancy business supplying permanent, temporary, or contract staff to multiple industries such as Construction, Civil Engineering, Rail/Safety Critical, Power & Utilities, and Tunnelling sectors.
423 Edgware Road, Colindale, The Hyde, London, NW9 0HU
+ 3 other offices
Established in 2010, Lutine Bell is a recruitment firm in the UK that provides professionals across the Financial Services sectors. They specialise in Governance, Risk and Compliance. The agency also offers executive search and interim consulting services. They have worked with companies like Bupa, Janus Henderson Investors, Hargreaves Lansdown, and Aviva Investors. The firm has offices in London, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Haywards Heath.
The Blacksmiths, Finches Yard Mill Green Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XQ
+ 3 other offices
MadiganGill is a family-owned staffing agency established in 2009 that supplies talent to the Construction space. They are members of Constructionline, Achilles, and RICS. The agency has previously recruited for roles including CSCS Labourer, CSCS Site Carpenter, Bricklayer, Handyman/Woman, Cleaner, and Security Officer/Concierge.
4200 Solihull Parkway, Waterside Centre, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7YN
+ 3 other offices
Spinks is powered by Nash Squared and operates mainly within the startup and scaleup markets. Recruiting for Technology, Digital & Creative, Tech Sales, Leadership, and Project Management disciplines, they have worked with clients such as Wise, Property Partner, Bugshell, Audoo, Couchbase, and Moteefe. They have bases across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Germany, and Netherlands. Spinks also has over 30 years of recruitment experience.
LDN:W, 3 Noble Street, City of London, London, EC2V 7EE
+ 3 other offices
Irlam Associates leverages its expertise to cater to the staffing needs of various markets, including Aviation, Logistics, and Vetting. With offices across the globe, they also aid clients in the following disciplines: Accounting, Engineering, Hospitality & Travel, Real Estate & Property, Sales & Account Management, and Transport & Logistics. The entity works nationwide and overseas, fulfilling the contract, permanent, and temporary appointments.
60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ
+ 3 other offices
Aruba Executive Search is an executive search firm operating across the UK, Europe, and the US. They work closely with technology companies within Adtech, Agritech, AI, Blockchain, Cleantech, Cyber Security, Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech, Insurtech, Software, Telecoms, and more. With over 23 years in the industry, they feature their very own Executive Talent Acquisition & Retention (ETAR) System which they use in engaging C-Suite candidates.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 3 other offices
Byron Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with a focus on the Finance and Technology markets. The company has over 20 years of experience and recruits candidates on a permanent and temporary basis. Headquartered in Surrey, their client portfolio ranges from small and local businesses to blue-chip international organisations. Byron Finance is accredited by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.
111 Buckingham Palace Road, Chelsea, London, SW1W 0SR
+ 3 other offices
Craft Agency specialises in matching clients with candidates within the Creative, Design and Digital sectors. They provide design agencies and in-house studios with freelance, long term contract and permanent talent. Craft was established in 2014 and operates from Leeds and Manchester. Typical roles they advertise include Digital Designer, Senior Motion Graphics Designer and Marketing Manager.
The Office Group 31-35 Kirby St, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8TE
+ 3 other offices
Armstrong Knight recruits for a broad spectrum of roles related to Accountancy, Finance, HR, IT, Engineering, Property Management, and more. Some of the roles they cover are Infrastructure Analyst, Financial Controller, Payroll Administrator, Accounts & Audit Senior, Client Manager, Bookkeeper, WordPress Developer, and Digital Project Manager. They have offices in Southend, Hornchurch, London, and Chelmsford.
Westferry Circus, Poplar, London, E14 4HD
+ 3 other offices
HW Executive Search & Interim Management is an independent agency that specialises in providing executive search and headhunting services. The agency has offices in Leeds, London and Manchester and they have been operating globally for over 10 years. They signed up to the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter to support diversity and inclusion.
6 Hoxton Square, Islington, London, N1 6NU
+ 3 other offices
Hunter Healthcare focuses on the placement of professionals into Health Care and Life Science positions. The agency was founded in 2017 and operate from multiple locations including in London, Gloucestershire, and Leeds. They have filled 100% of their retained searches.
Floor 2, Berkshire House, 168-173 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7AA
+ 3 other offices
Renaissance Personnel is a Health and Social Care personnel recruiter founded in 2002. The company provides Nursing, Medical and Home Care professionals to the NHS, local authorities, independent and voluntary sectors. They supply both temporary and permanent Health Care professionals depending on the needs of clients. The agency is a member of the REC and is fully registered and compliant with the CQC. Their head office is in Kentish Town.
87 Fortess Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 1AG
+ 3 other offices
A Health and Social Care-focused specialist, Bio Luminex Health Care Ltd is a multi-disciplinary provider of staffing support nationwide. Founded in 2013, they cover various departments, including Domiciliary Care, NHS Staffing, and Supported Living. The firm caters to clients in the public and private sectors. Bio Luminex hires personnel to fill temporary assignments and offers services to the Personal and Respite Care disciplines.
Docklands Business Centre, Building 16, 4th Floor, 10-16 Tiller Road, Poplar, London, E14 8PX
+ 3 other offices
Aston Charles is an expert in General Insurance and Financial Services recruitment. Since 2008, they have worked with international insurance companies, IFAs, niche underwriting agencies, financial planning and investment management firms, global broking houses, banks, loss adjusting practices, and more. They also offer various services including search & selection, retained assignment, contingency recruitment, and mergers & acquisitions.
New London House, 6 London House, City of London, London, EC3R 7LP
+ 3 other offices
IGA Talent Solutions primarily delivers candidates to various contract and interim vacancies in the Financial Services and Professional Services sectors. With international coverage, they also work with the Actuarial Services, Change & Transformation, Financial Crime, Investments & Pensions, Legal & Transformation, Risk & Compliance, and Technology divisions. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
22 Tudor Street, City of London, London, EC4Y 0AY
+ 3 other offices
Puro Search provides staffing solutions in the Veterinary, Health & Social Care and Environment sectors. Founded in 2006, they have a team of recruiters with 60 years combined experience operating from three offices: Manchester, York and London.
Silverstream House Fitzroy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 6EB
+ 3 other offices
Formed in 2005, RedFish serves the Construction, Property & Infrastructure sectors. The company has offices in London and Leeds, and place Managerial, Commercial, Design and Construction professionals in these sectors: New Build & Refurbishment, Residential, Fit Out, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, and more.
15 Alfred Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7EB
+ 3 other offices
Complex Recruitment Ltd fills vacancies within the Driving, Construction and Industrial sectors. With four offices in North London (HQ), West London, Kent and Swindon, the agency provides staffing solutions for temporary, permanent or adhoc jobs. Some roles they advertise include HGV 1 Driver, Driver's Mate and Van Delivery Driver.
Office 605, Dephna House, 14 Cumberland Avenue, Willesden, London, NW10 7QL
+ 3 other offices
Time 4 Recruitment Solutions is an independent agency that supplies staff and personnel to the Construction, Mechanical & Electrical, Industrial and Catering, and Hospitality sectors across the UK. They recruit workers of all levels on a temporary, freelance and permanent basis, from Assistants, Trades and Labour to Supervisory, Executive, and Professional positions. The agency has branches in Cardiff, Bristol, and London.
Tower Bridge Business Centre, 46-48 East Smithfield, Stepney, London, E1W 1AW
+ 3 other offices
HVAC Recruitment Ltd is a specialist recruiter for the FM & HVAC industries in the United Kingdom and internationally. The firm, which was founded in 2005, provides temporary, contract, and permanent positions in a variety of industries, including Atalian Servest, Hard Services Engineering, Soft Services, Mechanical & Electrical, Data Centre & Critical Engineering, Management, and Administration. HVAC Recruitment Ltd is based in Denbigh, Wales.
64 Nile Street, Islington, London, N1 7SR
+ 3 other offices
BPE Search is a recruitment firm established in 2007. The sectors they focus on, and offer services to, are Consumer, FMCG & Retail, Financial Services & Technology, Industry & Manufacturing, and Business & Professional Services. BPE Search provides a variety of jobs in these sectors such as Head of Data Science, Global Brand Director, Chief Product Officer, Sales Director, and Commercial Director. Their firm is based in Westminster, London.
Colony, 5 Piccadilly Place, Ayton Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M1 3BR
+ 3 other offices
Simpson Judge places talented professionals across the Finance, IT, Legal, and Executive Support sectors. They work with start-ups and SMEs through to blue chip organisations and multinationals. Their national coverage lets them match the right candidates with roles from Board Level through to Senior and Middle Management and Support functions. Simpson Judge was established in 2013 and has offices in Preston, Manchester, and London.
83 Baker St, Marylebone, London, W1U 6AG
+ 3 other offices
Tate finds personnel for office-based positions in the disciplines of Finance, Marketing and HR, to name a few. They have 27 branches to cover the needs of employers and prospective employees anywhere in the UK, and also offer special solutions like short-notice supply of high-quantity staff to multiple locations. Founded in 1985, they received Platinum Accreditation from Investors in People and ISO 9001 Certification for Quality.
33 Soho Square, City of London, London, W1D 3QU
+ 3 other offices
MatchTech has been recruiting for more than 35 years, matching a wide range of professionals with clients worldwide. The sectors they work in include Aerospace, Energy, Engineering, Automotive, Rail, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Transmission & Distribution, Defence, and more. In total, they have eight offices internationally. They also provide project support solutions and deal with contract, permanent, interim, and fixed-term staffing requirements.
The Forge, 133 Park Street, London, Greater London, SE1 9EA
+ 3 other offices
Selective Group was established in 1991 and they have a wide range of role coverage including in Accountancy, Administration, Cleaning, Driving, Executive, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Management, Marketing, Office, Sales and Security functions. They deliver their solutions to the Commercial, Energy, Public Sector, and Health Care sectors, among others. Their head office is at Abingdon, with branches in Oxford, London, Southampton, Reading, and Wanstead.
19-21 Great Tower Street, City of London, London, EC3R 5AR
+ 3 other offices
Clinical Professionals specialises in filling vacancies within the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sectors. They cater to clients and candidates across the UK and internationally from their offices in Reading, London, Munich, Brussels and Dublin. Some roles they advertise for include Medical Affairs Executive, Clinical Scientist and Medical Writer.
Peninsular House, City of London, London, EC3R 8LJ
+ 3 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.