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.
Click Recruitment caters to the Digital and Technology sectors. From their offices in London, Cheshire, Surrey, Scotland and Midlands, they serve clients across the UK ranging from small businesses to RPO companies. With over three decades of tech recruitment experience, they take pride in their involvement in monthly IHSMarkit reports, input to CBI, KPMG and REC surveys. Click is a member of REC and APSCo, and part of the Pertemps Network Group.
19a Park St, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3PQ
+ 4 other offices
Premier Work Support is a diversity & inclusion committed agency that matches people to companies by supplying temporary and permanent candidates to the Aviation, Catering, Commercial, Driving, and Industrial industries. The agency is accredited by Cyber Essentials, the REC, and Crown Commercial Service. They have 13 offices across the UK including in Basildon, Chatham, Dartford, and Heathrow. They also assist candidates with interview preparations.
1 Western Gateway Royal Victoria Dock, Docklands, London, E16 1XL
+ 7 other offices
Morgan Hunt is a talent firm with teams based in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, and Glasgow. Established in 1994, they assign qualified candidates for permanent, temporary, and contract Finance, Charity, Education, Government, Property & Construction, Housing, Professional Services, Social Care & Health, and Technology roles. Morgan Hunt also offers executive search services for the Charity, Education, Housing, and Property sectors.
Standon House, 21 Mansell Street, City of London, London, E1 8AA
+ 4 other offices
Marks Sattin is focused on the placement of Technology, Change & Transformation, Finance & Accounting, Investment & Advisory, Legal, Governance, and Executive professionals across various business sectors. They have numerous locations in UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, allowing them to work with organisations of all sizes globally. They strongly advocate a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The Boutique Workplace, 1 Fetter Ln, City of London, London, EC4A 1BR
+ 7 other offices
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4 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5AR
+ 11 other offices
Your Recruit is a specialist provider of temporary and permanent roles for a variety of sectors such as Finance, Wholesale, Travel, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Legal and Construction. Founded in 1994, the agency deals with SME clients and global organisations through their head office in Caterham, and branches in London, Redhill and Brighton. Your Recruit offers all office-based positions.
18 Soho Square, Soho, London, W1D 3QL
+ 4 other offices
Kellan Group is a recruitment agency that provides permanent, contract, temporary and interim opportunities to the following sectors: Accounting and Finance, Hospitality and Leisure, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Retail. The agency is a REC and has three recruitment brands: Berkeley Scott, Quantica and RK.
19-21 Great Tower Street, City of London, London, EC3R 5AR
+ 6 other offices
Broster Buchanan Recruitment offers its expertise in providing professionals to a broad range of markets nationwide, including Finance & Accounting, Marketing & Sales, Professional Services, IT, Change, & Digital Transformation, Big Data, Cyber & SaaS, and HR & Talent. From their nine locations across Scotland and London, they work on temporary, contract, and permanent vacancies.
Lumen House 12-13 Clerkenwell Green, Finsbury, London, EC1R 0QJ
+ 7 other offices
Carbon 60 Global Recruitment specialises in fulfilling the Technical hiring needs of companies from SMEs to large organisations all over the world. With offices in multiple locations in the UK, Europe and Saudi Arabia, they cover different employment types from one-off hires to senior-level management to large-scale workforce solutions. Their operations started in 1978 and they are part of Impellam Group, which has 165 branches worldwide.
3rd Floor, 32 Brook Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5DH
+ 5 other offices
CSS Recruitment & Training, situated in Essex and established in 1994, sources individuals looking to further their careers in Construction, Industrial, Professional, Driving, Airport, Office, Agricultural and Mechanical & Electrical. They also have 10 accreditations and memberships, including a Constructionline silver membership and UKAS Management Systems certification.
292-294 Plashet Grove, East Ham, London, E6 1DQ
+ 4 other offices
Stafforce recruits for the following sectors: Construction, Food and Drink Engineering, Industrial, Ports and Logistics, and Office. They have branches nationwide and supply permanent, flexible, contract, and temporary to permanent candidates.
8 Joyce Dawson Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8RA
+ 18 other offices
Founded in 2008, The Shore Group is a recruitment agency that offers complete staffing solutions to several industry sectors including Construction, Retail, Telecoms, Logistics, Rail and Aviation, Mechanical & Electrical, Security Clearance, and more. The agency recruits professionals on a temporary or permanent basis and some of the roles they fill include Telehandler Operator, Ceiling Fixer, Carpenter, and Retail Cleaner.
30 Crown Place, City of London, London, EC2A 4EB
+ 4 other offices
Warehousing & Logistics, Driving, Printing, Recycling & Waste Management, Aviation, Cleaning, Admin, and Manufacturing are just some of the sectors that the recruitment agency First Call Contract Services works in. Some jobs they recruit for include Forklift Driver, Referencing Administrator, HGV 2 Refuse Driver, ADR Driver, and Catering General Assistant. The company was founded in 1996 and has offices all over the UK.
801 High Road, Tottenham, London, N17 8ER
+ 14 other offices
Team Support is a multi-sector recruiter that covers Manufacturing, Distribution, Food Production, Driving, Catering, Public Sector, Care, Office Support and Contact Centre sectors. Conceived in 1989, in Acton, they supply temporary and permanent roles to clients and candidates across the UK. The agency acquired Margaret Hodge Recruitment in 2009 and obtained national status.
18 The Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 4QS
+ 8 other offices
Sanderson has clients across the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, and Ireland. The solutions they offer include permanent and contract-based recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, executive search and selection, project-based recruitment, managed service programmes, and total talent solutions. With over 40 years of experience, they operate across the Financial Services, Government, Not for Profit, Defence, Technology, Retail, and more sectors.
6th Floor, 69 Leadenhall Street, City of London, London, EC3A 2BG
+ 6 other offices
Morgan McKinley is a global specialist recruitment agency for a variety of sectors from Audit & Advisory to Risk Management. They hire candidates for permanent, contract and interim staffing across the UK. Morgan McKinley was founded in 1988 and hires professionals to take on roles such as Digital Marketing Executive, Finance Analyst and Computer Vision Engineer.
15 Fetter Lane, Holborn, London, EC4A 1BW
+ 4 other offices
Robert Walters is experienced in supplying personnel to the Leeds, London, Midlands, Northern Home Counties, Northwest, Scotland, South East, Wales, Yorkshire, and global markets. Founded in 1985, they have placed over 3,300 permanent, contract, and temporary candidates across 31 countries. They cover the Accountancy, Banking & Financial Services, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Legal, and Procurement sectors.
11 Slingsby Place, St Martin's Courtyard, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9AB
+ 6 other offices
Proman Recruitment finds staff for clients in the Construction, Engineering, Warehouse & Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Office, Food, Sales, Customer Service, Hospitality and IT sectors across Europe. They fill in roles such as Home Delivery Driver, Account Coordinator and Administrator. The agency is accredited by REC, ALP, CHAS, Driver Agency, Constructionline, French Chamber of Great Britain, Driver CPC, FTA and Investors in People.
Stockton House, 43-45 Eastcheap, City of London, London, EC3M 1JA
+ 20 other offices
Established in 1982, Dutton Recruitment operates across 11 divisions. With offices nationwide, they assist candidates and employers on a Temporary and Permanent basis.
35 New Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2M 1NH
+ 8 other offices
Alexander Charles Associates takes pride in having a wealth of experience since 1989, recruiting for Senior Finance positions in Banking, Private Equity, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and more. Besides this, they also have five multilingual offices in the UK, which enables them to hire nationally and worldwide across Europe, Asia, Australia and beyond. They were named as the Finance Recruiter of the Year by The FDs' Excellence Awards for four consecutive years.
7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
+ 5 other offices
With teams based in Birmingham, Cambridge, and Longcross, Bond Recruitment covers various industries nationwide. They hire qualified personnel on a permanent and temporary basis. The recruitment specialist provides their expertise to clients in the following sectors: Architecture, Banking & Finance, Construction, Education, Hospitality, IT, Marketing, Media, Nursing, Office Administration, PR & Communications, Sales, and Technical Engineering.
Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, City of London, London, EC2N 1HQ
+ 4 other offices
Established in 2006, Recruitment Direct deliver staff to local authorities, SMEs and multinational corporations across the UK. From their offices in Aberdeen, Falkirk, London and Leeds, the agency recruits across the market for a wide range of industries.
4th Floor Hamilton House, Mabledon Place, Bloomsbury, London, WC1H 9BB
+ 4 other offices
Brook Street Social Care is a dedicated arm of Brook Street, a recruitment firm launched in 1946, that supports the social care space. They have a long history of filling permanent and temporary vacancies since 1993, handling verticals like adult care services, education services and housing. They have offices across the UK, including one in Birmingham.
Suite BR3-08, 11 Burford Road, Stratford, London, E15 2ST
+ 6 other offices
Brook Street, having a wealth of experience since their foundation in 1946, helps fulfil permanent and temporary business support, finance, contact centre, public sector and social care assignments. They serve over 4,500 employers annually through their nationwide presence of over 50 locations - which include Birmingham, Holborn, Oxford and Watford. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and hold an ISO 9001 certification.
Suite LG1, HQ Kings Cross, 344-354 Grays Inn Road, Bloomsbury, London, WC1X 8BP
+ 11 other offices
Venn Group Recruitment is a multi-sector consultancy covering Construction, Finance, Healthcare and more. They also aid the Government and Third Sector, working as HMGovernment, Crown Commercial Service and HealthTrust Europe suppliers. Founded in 2001, they open permanent, interim and short term vacancies in the UK and abroad through offices in London and six other locations. They were also listed in The Sunday Times Profit Track 100.
Cottons Centre, Hays Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 2QP
+ 6 other offices
Hays Construction and Property is a specialist agency that provides workforces for the Construction and Property sectors. They offer permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities for roles such as Senior Planning Officer, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Senior Site Manager, Preconstruction Manager, Project Escort, Painter, and Labourer.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 34 other offices
Hays Engineering and Manufacturing is a specialist branch from Hays Recruitment that focuses on placing permanent, temporary and contract placements around the UK.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 7 other offices
Pertemps is a recruitment consultancy that supplies permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to a wide variety of sectors. The firm is a part of the Pertemps Network Group, which has over 250 branches and offices serving the whole of the UK. The agency has an e-service called PAWS that allows clients to order staff using an electronic catalogue. Pertemps offers a 24/7 service.
Dutch House 8th Floor 307-308 High Holborn, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 7LL
+ 61 other offices
Blue Arrow connects job seekers with employers seeking permanent, temporary and contract personnel in driving, manufacturing, office and more. Theyve worked with employers such as Royal Mail, Hovis Bakery, Sodexo and Lloyds Banking Group. With the help of their London team, previous successes include 1,500 remote workers in 15 days. They are members of the Association of Labour Providers and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
2nd Floor, 33 Soho Square, City of London, London, W1D 3QU
+ 41 other offices
Hays Call Centre is a global agency that supplies permanent, contract, and temporary personnel for Call Centre and Customer Service roles.
5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 4 other offices
Hays Legal specialises in supplying the Legal industry with professional talent around the globe. They are part of Hay and cover assignments such as Court of Protection Lawyer, Group Accountant, Legal Advisor, Construction Lawyer, and Industrial Disease Lawyer.
5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 6 other offices
Hays Social Care focuses on supplying staffing solutions to the Social Care sector. They work on vacancies for roles such as NHS 111 Clinical Advisor, Support Worker, Nurse Practitioner, and Paramedic Practitioner.
4th Floor, 107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 8 other offices
Hays Accountancy and Finance covers the Accountancy and Finance sectors. Examples of jobs they recruit for include Finance Director, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger, Payroll Clerk, and Finance Analyst. Hays Accountancy and Finance is one of the specialist divisions of Hays, which has 100 offices across the UK and over 6,000 staff worldwide.
107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 59 other offices
Hays Office & Admin is a worldwide recruitment specialist focusing on supplying the Office & Administration industry with professional workforce solutions. They address permanent, temporary, and contract vacancies for roles such as Office Manager, Receptionist, Team Secretary and Admin Assistant.
107 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6DN
+ 58 other offices
Manpower specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent roles for the Manufacturing; Warehouse and Logistics; Contact Centres; Engineering and Automotive; Office Administration; Marketing and Creative; and Public Sectors nationwide and internationally. The agency has 3,000 offices in 80 countries.
86 The High Street, Acton, London, W3 6QX
+ 19 other offices
Fusion People is an independent recruiter for the Rail and Engineering sectors. They fill permanent and temporary vacancies across the UK. They ranked in Recruitment International's "TOP 250" as one of the top 40 largest recruitment businesses in the UK.
19-21 Great Tower Street, City of London, London, EC3R 5AR
+ 8 other offices
Tezlom Recruitment is a Healthcare recruitment agency focused on providing Care Assistants, Support Workers and Registered Nurses in Healthcare & Homecare sectors like Residential Homes, NHI Hospitals, EMI Homes, Nursing Homes, and Mental Health Hospitals. They offer full-time or flexible shifts and are available 24/7. Tezlom Recruitment has 14 offices- including in Blackpool, Dartford, Hitchin, Uxbridge and Stratford
491 Holloway Road, Islington, London, N19 4DD
+ 15 other offices
Established in 2008, Alpha Labour and Recruitment is a staffing agency that specialises in finding experts for several sectors including Industrial, Building & Construction, Civils & Groundworks, Mechanical & Electrical, Scaffold & Access, Engineering, and Renewable Energies. They recruit for a variety of roles like Lagger, Labourer, Plumber, and Electrician. The agency has offices in Sheffield, Dunfermline, Midlands, Manchester, and London
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 5 other offices
Adecco provides support to candidates and employers on a temporary, permanent or contract basis; they recruit for a multitude of roles across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
10 Bishops Square, Greater London, London, E1 6EG
+ 57 other offices
Office Angels has been providing Office personnel for a broad range of temporary and permanent roles, including Administrators, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, PAs, and Secretaries, since its establishment in 1986. The talent firm caters to a diverse client group in various sectors, such as Accountancy & Finance, Engineering, IT, Legal, Marketing, Sales & Retail. With teams based across 60 locations, they operate nationwide.
2nd floor, 10 Bishops Square, Aldgate, London, E1 6EG
+ 20 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.