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  1. Xist4

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    Xist4 is a specialist IT recruitment agency sourcing technical and non-technical IT personnel to fill a variety of roles across the UK. With offices in Bristol and London, they have a team of recruiters who work with companies to find the right candidates.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  2. XTP Recruitment

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    XTP Recruitment recruit for permanent and temporary jobs in the Industrial, Construction and Warehouse sectors. Based in Surry, they focus on staffing Labour roles such as Painters & Decorator, Welder, Picker & Packer, Production Line Assistant and Forklift Driver. They also recruit for senior positions such as Site Manager, Team Leader and Senior Manager.

    Office Locations

    2nd Floor, 10 Devonshire Row, City of London, London, EC2M 4RH

  3. Universe Technology Recruitment Limited

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    Established in 1996, Universe Technology Recruitment Limited offers services for staffing within the Information Technology industry. This IT recruitment specialist company is based in London and Germany, and provides staffing solutions within IT, Telecoms, Business Analysis, Strategy and Project Management on a temporary, contract and permanent basis. The company is a full corporate member of the REC.

    Office Locations

    38 Beaufort Court, Poplar, London, E14 9XL

  4. Wyman Bain

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    Wyman Bain is a multi-sector recruitment agency performing executive search, headhunting and executive recruitment process outsourcing. Sectors they support include Energy, Automotive, Construction, Mining, Aerospace and Healthcare. Assisting throughout all stages of the process post shortlist, they are often on the lookout for the likes of Directors, C-Suite Level Leaders and Government Officers. Their offices can be found in Finsbury and Bristol.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  5. Union Jackson

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    Union Jackson delivers recruitment solutions for Creative roles, operating from Westminster. They work on permanent and freelance appointments, from personnel and specialists up to mid and senior levels, like Graphic Designer, Creative Desktop Publishing Specialist, and Production Executive. They were formed in 2009 and have since completed jobs in Advertising, Design, and more, in enterprises like Universal Group, FitFlop and London Business School.

    Office Locations

    85 Great Portland street, Westminster, London, W1W 7LT

  6. Turner Wise Recruitment

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    Turner Wise Recruitment offers its expertise in providing staffing solutions to the Property sector across London. The recruitment agency typically places job seekers in various roles at all levels, including Lettings Administrators, Sales Negotiators, Renewals Clerks, and Property Managers. Located in London, Turner Wise Recruitment supplies personnel for clients in various companies and estate agencies.

    Office Locations

    3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH

  7. Twenty Seven Consulting

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    Twenty Seven Consulting is a trusted supplier of skilled professionals to the UK's public sector. From their headquarters in London, they help in filling a diverse range of full-time, interim/contract, and government roles, including Head of Delivery, Head of Design, Associate Directors, and Deputy Directors. Twenty Seven Consulting is a fully registered Bramble Hub partner and is in collaboration with the civil service and the NHS.

    Office Locations

    167-169 Great Portland Street, Westminster, London, W1W 5PF

  8. Twocan London

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    Twocan London supplies Creative professionals to clients across the UK. Headquartered in London, they cover recruitment for various departments, including Artworking, Advertising, Fashion, Design, Branding, Digital, Front End Web, In-House, Interiors, Marketing and Brochures, Print, Packaging, Visualisation, and Retail.

    Office Locations

    Kingston Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 3NW

  9. Jones Kemp

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    Jones Kemp is a niche Legal recruitment company located in the City of London and launched in 1987. While they specialise in hiring qualified and multilingual Lawyers, they also place Business Managers, Paralegals, Compliance Analysts and more. Their reach extends internationally to Europe, Australia and beyond. Accessible 24/7, they are able to supply permanent, temporary and fixed-term professionals to clients like KPMG.

    Office Locations

    1 King Street, City of London, London, EC2V 8AU

  10. TRP Recruitment

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    TRP Recruitment offers its expertise in placing professionals in permanent, temporary, and contract roles. With teams operating across London and Italy, the company works with various clients such as retailers, brands, and suppliers across the UK and abroad. They have over 25 years of experience recruiting in the Design, Production & Technical, Marketing, PR & E-commerce, ExecutivE, and Retail Operations sectors.

    Office Locations

    Barkat House, 116-118 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 5HT

  11. True House Partners

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    True House Partners is a London-based specialist that primarily focuses on the recruitment of Trust and Fiduciary, Family Office, and Wealth Management personnel across the UK and abroad. With over 25 years of recruitment experience, they also cover executive search for the following industries: Accounting, Tax, Legal, Business Development, and Sales. They also offer psychometric testing, management benchmarking, and compensation services.

    Office Locations

    5 St John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London, EC1M 4BH

  12. JR Education & Recruitment Solution Ltd

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    JR Education & Recruitment Solution Ltd operates across the Education, Child Care and Social Care industries, recruiting prospective Carers, Cleaners and Teachers. They fulfil full time and part time permanent and temporary vacancies, as well as apprenticeships in Business Administration, in addition to the above-mentioned fields. Since their foundation in 2016, they have worked with public and private organisations. They are based in Charlton.

    Office Locations

    823 Woolwich Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8LJ

  13. JSS Search

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    JSS Search is a boutique agency that offers talent outsourcing solutions in Europe, North America and Asia. They specialise in four divisions which are executive, transform, finance, and HR. JSS Search provides retained search, contingent recruitment, interim management and boutique consulting solutions. They've sourced and placed CFOs, Business Partners, Analysts, FP&A Directors and Planners on a permanent or fixed-term contract basis.

    Office Locations

    3 London Bridge, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9SG

  14. Kaboodle Digital Ltd

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    Kaboodle Digital Ltd sources and selects professionals for a plethora of roles in the Digital Marketing industry. Working closely with employers across the UK and overseas, the company also deals with various fields. These include Account Management, Acquisition, Campaign Management/Publishing, Content, Creative, E-Commerce, IT, Marketing, Media Planning & Buying, Online Marketing, SEO, Social Media, and Web Development.

    Office Locations

    Studio 133, Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5BN

  15. Kadraa Recruitment LTD

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    Kadraa Recruitment LTD, based in Clerkenwell, focuses on sourcing Digital and Marketing specialists from South Africa and placing them into remote full time roles in UK firms. Besides recruiting for permanent and contract resource needs in Search Engine Optimisation, Design and more, they manage the logistics and admin aspects for their placements. They opened their doors in 2020 and their client portfolio includes Equimedia and Visualsoft.

    Office Locations

    Fifth Floor, 63-66 Hatton Garden, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8LE

  16. Katherine Shields Private Staff Limited

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    Katherine Shields Private Staff Limited supplies Household personnel, both nationally and internationally. They seek permanent and temporary Housekeepers, House and Estate Managers, Butlers, Chefs, Gardeners, Chauffeurs, Nannies, Personal Assistants and more for clients like high net worth families and private households. They have a combined experience of over 40 years and are corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.

    Office Locations

    Sixth Floor Broadway House Tothill Street, Westminster, London, SW1H 9NQ

  17. Kayman Recruitment

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    Kayman Recruitment supplies professional talents to the Rec 2 Rec, Sales, and Office Support markets. They also perform executive searches. They operate from their two offices in London and New York, and were established in 2012. They focus on permanent placements for roles including HR Advisor, Marketing Executive, Tech Recruiter, Bookkeeper, Audit Senior, and Marketing Associate.

    Office Locations

    144a George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1RT

  18. Kenna Recruitment

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    Kenna Recruitment is focused on supplying professionals within the Construction industry nationwide. They specialise in filling vacancies such as Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager, Engineer, Site Manager, Design Manager, Document Controller, and Director. They are equipped with more than 40 years of combined industry experience, having fulfilled white-collar role placements at all levels, whether on a contingent or retained search basis.

    Office Locations

    154-160 Fleet Street, City of London, London, EC4A 2DQ

  19. Key Hire

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    Key Hire connects an array of qualified candidates and an extensive employer list in the Digital Technology industry nationwide and overseas. With a team based in London, their expertise extends to bootstrapped, corporate backed, and venture capital-backed organisations. Since its establishment in 2019, the agency has been recruiting for a wide variety of leadership, senior management, and board-level appointments.

    Office Locations

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

  20. tml Partners

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    tml Partners specialises in the Marketing industry. They offer services such as executive search, CMO consultancy, interim marketing recruitment, and permanent recruitment. The company places CMOs, CPOs, and Directors across their areas of expertise including Marketing, Communications, Digital, and Product. The agency has offices in London and New York, and they operate across Europe and the US.

    Office Locations

    154-160 Fleet Street, City of London, London, EC4A 2DQ

  21. Kindred Recruitment

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    Kindred Recruitment is an expert in Marketing recruitment across London and the Home Counties, handling Digital and Communications placements as well. With more than 10 years of industry experience, they have delivered permanent, contract, and temporary solutions to startups, scaleups, and small to medium privately-owned businesses, through to international companies across a wide spectrum of business sectors.

    Office Locations

    Fourth Floor 18 St Cross Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8UN

  22. Kingman Lennox Recruitment & Consulting

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    Kingman Lennox is a Sales consultancy that supplies talented personnel to SMEs and corporates building their own Sales team. They offer numerous services, such as targeted headhunting, as well as senior leadership and board-level recruitment, covering roles like Director of Strategy, Commercial Manager, Acquisitions Manager, Sales Director, and BD Manager. Kingman Lennox has offices located across London, Glasgow, and Aberdeen.

    Office Locations

    2 Riding House Street London, Westminster, London, W1W 7FA

  23. Knightsbridge Recruitment

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    Knightsbridge Recruitment is a boutique agency that specialises in recruiting for Administration and Office Support positions. They report that 97% of their shortlisted candidates are delivered within 24 hours and they have a 98% successful placement record. Established for more than 35 years, the agency offers permanent and temporary staffing solutions in London.

    Office Locations

    Level 3, 136 Sloane Street, Westminster, London, SW1X 9AY

  24. Kyvano

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    Kyvano is a London-based independent recruitment agency that handles Finance roles in Auditing, Business Services & Accounting, Outsourcing, Tax and Advisory. In addition to opening for full time and part time positions, like Corporate Finance Manager, Payroll Supervisor and Audit & Accounts Senior, as well as internship and freelance roles, they also coach candidates. They were founded by a Finance specialist with over 10 years of experience.

    Office Locations

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

  25. Linden Recruitment

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    Linden Recruitment is a search and selection agency that specialises in talent sourcing and IT recruitment within the FinTech, Professional Services, and Commercial sectors. They work with Developers, Architects, Support and Business Analysts, and Programme Managers. The company is based in London and is a long-standing member of the REC.

    Office Locations

    23 Austin Friars, City of London, London, EC2N 2QP

  26. Linnk

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    A technology expert, Linnk is a global recruitment consultancy that provides temporary and permanent technology professionals to multiple industries in the country. They specialise in Software Development, Infrastructure, DevOps & Cloud, Data & Analytics, and Information & Cyber Security. The company is based in London.

    Office Locations

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

  27. LJW Recruitment

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    LJW Recruitment supplies permanent, seasonal and short-term talent for the Domestic Household and Family Office sectors worldwide. Established in 2003, the firm offers a 12-week trial and replacement guarantee on all long term placements. They have previously recruited for roles such as Housekeeper, Executive Assistant, Nanny, Rota Butler, Travelling Valet, and Daily Chef.

    Office Locations

    KNIGHTSBRIDGE PAVILION, 64 KNIGHTSBRIDG, Westminster, London, SW1X 7JF

  28. Tides Digital

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    Tides Digital exclusively handles recruitment in Technology fields, namely Big Data, Data Science and Digital Technology & Development, leveraging their experience of over 25 years in IT recruitment. Supporting businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to blue chip corporations, they supply Scientists, Developers, Engineers, Consultants, Managers, Executive Leaders and more with the help of their team in Clerkenwell. They were incorporated in 2014.

    Office Locations

    International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 2BN

  29. Titan Technical Staff Limited

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    Titan Technical Staff Limited's main practice is in helping Financial Market ventures internationally recruit for appointments in functions like Cloud, Data, Software as a Service, Enterprise Architecture, Sustainability and Sales. Following their founder's over 25 years of experience in hiring for Financial Institutions, Consultancies, Enterprise Software Vendors, Crypto Trading Companies and more, they opened in 2022 in Highbury.

    Office Locations

    The Uncommon Building 25 Horsell Road, Highbury, London, N5 1XL

  30. Logan Sinclair

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    Logan Sinclair performs multi-disciplinary talent solutions for a broad range of clients in the Financial Services sector. Since its formation in 2012, they have been meeting the staffing needs of the following divisions from its London office: Asset Management, Hedge Funds, and Private Markets. The agency works nationwide and globally to assign staff in various vacancies, catering to the Distribution, Investments, Marketing, and Product fields.

    Office Locations

    1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ

  31. London Nanny Consultancy

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    London Nanny Consultancy is an independent Childcare specialist recruitment agency that places experienced Nannies, Maternity Nurses, Governesses, and Private PAs into residential homes in London, Surrey, and internationally. The company also offers Household Staff Consultancy services, aside from recruitment needs.

    Office Locations

    35 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 5BF

  32. The Sales Experts Ltd

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    The Sales Experts Ltd supply clients with high-quality Salespeople in a variety of sectors including Software, SaaS, Digital Media and Publishing, Merchandising, Events, FMCG, Contract Furniture, Telecom, IT/Managed Services, Cyber Security, Fin-tech, Ed-tech, and Construction. The agency is based in London, but recruits all over the UK and internationally.

    Office Locations

    37th Floor, One Canada Square, Poplar, London, E14 5AA

  33. The Talent Business

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    The Talent Business is a recruitment business that offers executive search specialising in transformative leadership & senior talent for businesses in the Marketing, Advertising, and Communications sectors. The company has eight offices worldwide and has transacted with the US, UK, Germany, France, Brazil, China, India and the Nordics.

    Office Locations

    17 Slingsby Place, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9AB

  34. LT Harper

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    LT Harper is a recruitment agency that specialises in providing the best cybersecurity personnel to companies across the UK, Europe, and the US. They offer executive search, and contingent and permanent recruitment services. Some of their areas of specialism include Pen Testing, Digital Forensics, Security Operations, CISO, Cloud/Infra/Network, and Technical Sales. Some roles they hire for are SOC Analyst, Sales Engineer, Cyber Insurance Lead, etc.

    Office Locations

    30 Binney Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 5BW

  35. Mayfair Recruitment Services

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    Mayfair Recruitment Services operates across the London area. They were founded in 1996 and specialise in recruiting Operations professionals on a temporary, permanent, or hourly basis. They assess their candidates on their right to work visas, language, presentation, experience, education, and technical certifications. Mayfair have worked with the likes of Marriott, Jumeirah, The Landmark London, UKHA, and more.

    Office Locations

    48 Crawford St, Westminster, London, W1H 1JY

  36. Madison Fair

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    Madison Mayfair is a talent solutions provider that supplies professional staff to the Hospitality industry. The company was established by Guy Lean, who has over 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry. They are based in Central London, offer their services across the globe. They have other divisions as well, including Hospitality People Group, HPG Advisory Services, and FM Recruitment.

    Office Locations

    84 Eccleston Square, Westminster, London, SW1V 1PX

  37. Mantis Partners

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    Mantis Partners, a recruitment specialist with teams based in Hong Kong and London, focuses on delivering employment solutions to various divisions in the Financial Services industry. These include Alternatives, Equities, Equities Derivatives, Fixed Income, Prime Services, Risk Management, and Quantitative Analytics. Working with clients nationwide and overseas, they place professionals in an array of vacancies and also offer advisory services.

    Office Locations

    40 Gracechurch Street London, City of London, London, EC3V 0BT

  38. K2 Partnering Solutions

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    K2 Partnering Solutions is an international specialist agency that supplies recruitment solutions to the IT sector. Operating from 19 locations, K2 has over 20 years of experience. The agency was also awarded Best Business Partner 2018 by Tata Consultancy Services.

    Office Locations

    1-3 Heathmans Rd, Fulham, London, SW6 4TJ

  39. Lime Talent

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    Lime Talent is an international search agency based in Wimbledon that specialises in the supply of professionals to the FMCG sectors. Their areas of expertise include Sales, Marketing & Insights, Supply Chains & Operations, Graduate, and NPD & Technical. Lime was established in 2013.

    Office Locations

    Swan Court, 11 Worple Rd, Wimbledon, London, SW19 4JS

  40. Astute Professional

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    Astute Professional predominantly supports start-ups and scale-ups in their resource needs. Putting forward services throughout the UK, solutions they offer include executive search, headhunting, sourcing, and candidate assessment. They handle assignments across numerous industries which include Construction, Retail, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Health, Technology and Not for Profit.

    Office Locations

    Waterhouse Square, 1, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 2ST

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.