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.
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Hobson Prior is a provider of workforce solutions within the Life Sciences sector across the globe. The agency is ISO 9001 registered and accredited by REC, IIP, and APPSCo. They operate in over 25 countries including in Switzerland, London, and Australia. Established in 2001, they recruit contract and permanent candidates.
Caledonia House, 223 Pentonville Road, Islington, London, N1 9NG
Human One is an agency that specialises in providing professional permanent, temporary and outsourced talents in the Hospitality, Leisure, Retail, Education, and Commercial sectors. They also provide comprehensive training and 360-degree cleaning provision services. They recruit for Cleaners, Office Coordinators, Security Managers, Drivers, Payroll Assistants, and Chefs - to list a few example candidates.
9, Kingsway, Holborn, London, WC2B 6XF
Established in 2002, Webster Partners provides executive headhunting services to source professionals for senior management positions across the Financial and Commercial sectors.
35 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London, W1J 0DW
Cherryred Recruitment caters to the Hospitality and Catering markets. They supply staffing solutions to various organisations from their head office in Manchester. Typical assignments they manage include Sous Chef, Toilet Attendant, F&B Manager, Production Kitchen Manager and Assistant General Manager.
22-24 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DZ
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74 Coleman Street, City of London, London, EC2R 5BN
Ekim Consulting Ltd, based in Westminster, is a multi-sector recruitment consultancy for Defence, Financial Services, Health, Higher Education, International Government, Retail, the Third Sector and more. Their services include permanent, interim and executive recruitment. They started in 2018 and their team has relevant experience of over 20 years.
NOVA NORTH 11 BRESSENDEN PLACE, Westminster, London, SW1E 5BY
Hutchinson's Domestic Staff is an agency that is a supplier of workforce solutions in the Domestic and Child Care industries. Operating for more than 35 years, their staff placements are 95% successful and they offer a 10-week guarantee period to their clients. Some vacancies they cover include Daily Housekeeper, Head Butler, Valet, Assistant House Manager, and Beautician, and Massage Therapist.
Audley House, 13 Palace Street, Westminster, London, SW11 3BY
Key Skills Education offers recruitment solutions to Schools and Education establishments in London. Established in 2010, they provide long-term and permanent placements and typically list vacancies for roles such as Dyslexia Teacher, SEN Teacher, English Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Careers Officer, School Finance Officer, and Early Years Practitioner. The firm is based in Newham, East London.
The Old Dispensary 30 Romford Road, Stratford, London, E15 4BZ
Founded in 1992, Thomas Cole Kinder is an executive search firm for the Real Estate and Infrastructure industries. The agency covers a range of roles that range from Chief Executives, Main Board and Non-Executive Directors to Divisional and Functional Leaders. The company is based in London.
25 Beak Street, Soho, London, W1F 9RT
RedSofa is a Creative recruitment business in London founded in 2009. The agency offers permanent, contract, and temporary staffing. They recruit Creative Directors, Junior Designers, Motion Graphics Designers, Account Directors, Event Project Managers, SEO Account Executives, and so much more. After 10 years in the business, the agency covers almost every area in its sector.
224 Shoreditch High Street, Bethnal Green, London, E1 6PJ
Regan & Dean Recruitment takes pride in having a wealth of experience that dates back to 1989. They have four distinct recruitment divisions in Events, Marketing, Office Support and Financial Services. Supporting public and private establishments alike, they accommodate applicants coming from all experience levels. They have a 95% client recommendation and repeat business rate. Situated in Mortlake, they are members of the TEAM Network of Independent Recruiters.
77 Queens Road London, Mortlake, London, SW14 8PH
Formed in 2005, The Crew Company is a multi-award winning freelance recruitment firm that provides a selection of off-camera candidates to the Broadcast, Production (TV, Film & Corporate), Advertising, PR, Animation, Gaming and New Media sectors. They also supply video and media talent like Editors, Motion Graphics Designers, Animators, Camera & Sound Crew, Videographers, Directors, and more. The company has offices in London and Manchester.
Unit 9B Queens Yard, Homerton, London, E9 5EN
The Education Matters Group is an Education recruitment agency that provides teaching and support staff to the local schools in the London boroughs, Kent, and Hertfordshire. The agency has over 20 years of experience in recruiting and has been supplying School Leaders (curriculum, pastoral and SEN), Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Support and Administration staff.
4th Floor, 14 New Street, City of London, London, EC2M 4NQ
Mining International offers specialised recruitment solutions for the Mining industry nationwide and abroad. For over 12 years, they have been hiring candidates on a contract and permanent basis. They work with various clients, including private equity funds and family offices. Mining International also offers executive search services for management or senior level roles in the Technical and Operational sectors.
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 6EB
PA London offers recruitment services on a permanent, temporary and contract basis. They cater for a variety of industries, but specialise in the recruitment of roles such as Executive Assistants, Officer Managers, Legal Secretaries, Receptionists, and more. The clients they have worked with include DWD, Aga Khan Foundation, ACCA, BCS Global Networks, Bluebook London, and more.
25 Wilton Road, Westminster, London, SW1V 1LW
Rytons Associates Ltd, with offices in Islington and Bristol, recruits for the international Real Estate sector. Managing assignments in Construction, Finance, Commercial, Design & Technical, Sales & Marketing and Land & Development, they conduct executive searches, in which they support applicants seeking to relocate overseas. They take pride in having a client portfolio that includes Berkeley Group, Linden Homes and Redrow South Wales.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
SWISSTECH is a London-based agency that places Technology and IT professionals in Switzerland through the help of Accurity GmbH, which is equipped with a SECO Agency License. They started in 2020 and have since covered permanent and temporary roles such as IT Security Support Engineer, Qualification & Computer System Validation Expert, Solution Architect (Cloud / Data), Cloud Implementation Project Manager, and CRM Management Consultant.
27 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 3AX
Design Studio People deals with recruitment in the Design and Creative sectors. They source talent for permanent, contract and freelance opportunities in Print, Digital and Motion, such as Designers, Video Editors, Content Writers, Studio and Production staff. They were founded in 2004 and are situated in Soho. As a part of the Angela Mortimer Group, they leverage a global network through locations in Europe, America and beyond.
76 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1D 4JQ
Excelsior Search is a recruitment agency and executive search company that provides solutions to the Banking sector. The agency has over 20 years of experience in providing services across North & South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.
75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
GP World is an established provider of staffing and consultancy solutions to various Healthcare settings across the UK. They place permanent, temporary and contract professionals to fill positions such as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Nurse, Registered General Nurse (RGN), Phlebotomist, and Health Care Assistant (HCA). Their client portfolio includes walk-in centres, community hospitals, and mental health services.
9 Appold Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2AP
Lipton Media is a recruitment consultancy based in London that offers professional talent solutions to sectors such as Sales, Marketing, Production, and Operations. They operate across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. They fill full-time, part-time, and contract vacancies for roles such as Marketing Manager, Portfolio Director, Senior Event Coordinator, Strategist, and Communications Officer.
13 Carmen Court, 35 Toye Avenue, Whetstone, London, N20 0FN
Collins King & Associates works chiefly in the Hospitality and Catering sectors. Based in London, their clients consist of leading restaurants, hotels, event companies, retail dining operators and contract caterers across the UK. They are part of numerous industry entities including the REC, The Institute of Hospitality and The Association of Catering Excellence.
15 Half Moon Court, City of London, London, EC1A 7HF
AdRoc Consulting primarily works with the Public Sector. They are Trusted Partners of the APSCo, suppliers of the Crown Commercial Service, AWS Partners, and Digital Outcomes & Specialists.
60 Petty France, City of London, London, EC2N 1HN
Richard James Recruitment Specialists has been exclusively working across Energy and Commodities since 2016, performing executive search and global recruitment. Based in Islington, they cover functions that include Office, Shipping & Logistics and Finance & Accounting. They also recruit graduates and entry-level talent.
8th Floor, The Gridiron, One Pancras Square, Kings Cross, Islington, London, N1C 4AG
Established in 2017, Techtak is a specialist recruitment agency that provides staffing solutions to the Games and Interactive Entertainment industry. The company builds teams to develop creative games and other entertainment products. Some job positions they recruit for are Senior Environment Artist, Technical Animator, Lead Game Designer, Game Director, Tools Programmer, and more. The agency has offices in London and Barcelona.
Office, 7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR
Established in 2016, TenTen works to provide permanent and contract staffing solutions to several sectors including Technology, Data & Analytics, Cyber Security, and Risk & Regulatory. The agency offers executive search, contingent search, and selection solutions. The company has offices in London, Singapore, & Hong Kong
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
PRO Unlimited specialises in the provision of contingent workforce with an integrated Managed Service Program (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) solution. The company was given the highest score in Gartners Critical Capabilities for Services Procurement Solutions report. They commonly search for personnel such as Financial Operations Specialists, QA Leads, Corporate Counsels, and Business Analysts.
30 Stamford Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 9LQ
Avtav Ltd is a specialist recruitment agency that also provides AVSEC training and vetting across the UK. The firm specialises in Aviation and Food Production Supply Chains. The company is a member of the REC and ALP. They are also GLAA-licensed and CAA-registered. The firm is based in West London.
Unit G1 Grove Park Studios 188 - 192 Sutton Court Rd, Chiswick, London, W4 3HR
Founded in 2018, Bow Resources is a specialist recruitment agency for the Energy industry. The company specialises in these key sectors: Downstream, Upstream, Renewables, LNG, Trading & Commodities, and Technology. Their recruitment services cover temporary, permanent, and contract, including executive search and retainer solutions.
60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 3HZ
HC Group is a talent acquisition agency that offers solutions to Energy and Commodities markets internationally, including in Europe, North & South America, the Middle East and Asia. The agency provides retained search solutions and advisory services such as competitive analysis, behavioural assessment, and talent pipelining & succession planning. They are in partnership with Neo, Energex Partners, Profinda, and Reuters Events.
2nd Floor, 1 Dover Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4LD
Marylebone Services is a specialist recruitment agency in the Early Years Childcare sector. They operate across London and they also cover Education Recruitment and Nursery Nurse Jobs. Established in 1974, the agency supplies staff for the following roles: Bilingual Nannies, Live in/Live Out Nannies and Night Nannies, Nursery Officers, Nursery Nurses, and Early Years Practitioners.
25D Copperfield Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0EN
Fab Staff Hospitality is a specialist staffing service that provides bespoke solutions for Event staffing needs. They specialise in providing multi-skilled Hospitality Assistants, Team Leaders, Bartenders, Supervisors and Floor Managers. The company is headquartered in London.
90 High Holborn, 4th floor, Bloomsbury, London, WC1V 6LJ
DMD Consulting has an excess of 15 years' experience in delivering executive search solutions for high-growth industries and emerging markets. Equipped with a global reach, they have successfully made placements in over 60 countries. Some employers they have catered to include Renaissance Capital, The Rockefeller Foundation, Samsung, Veon, Solarise Africa, Teradata, Rocket.Chat, and Tata Communications.
10 Fitzroy Square, London, Marylebone, London, W1T 5HP
Eames Partnership is a talent consultancy that provides executive search solutions to the Insurance and Reinsurance markets throughout the UK, Europe, Asia, and the US. Formed in 2002, they have gained over 100 years' worth of industry experience. Since then, they have also fulfilled more than 400 projects with clients globally.
131 Finsbury Pavement, City of London, London, EC2A 1NT
Next Employment is an independently-owned boutique consultancy that specialises in the provision of manpower to the Insurance, Financial and Professional Services sectors. The company has an average consultant retention service record of over six years, and they have a combined recruitment experience of over 30 years. They typically fill vacancies such as Project Support, Technical Account Operator, Binding Authorities Technician, and Compliance Analyst.
33 Cornhill London, City of London, London, EC3V 9DU
Build Space Group Ltd is a London-based staffing company that offers its services to the Construction industry. They have worked with companies like REM, ESS Modular, ISG, Area, OD Group, Gigaclear, Balfour Beatty, Mclaren, Glencar Construction, and Elliot. They fill a range of roles like Document Controller, Fibre Operative, Senior Planner, Health & Safety Advisor, Design Manager, and Site Manager.
50 Ewer St, Bermondsey, London, SE1 0NR
Chromosome Recruitment exclusively deals with recruitment in Life Sciences, covering disciplines like Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs and Biometry. With networks across Europe, America and the UK, they cater to permanent, fixed term, contract and executive placements. Example vacancies they cover are Clinical Project Manager, Regulatory Affairs Associate and Medical Affairs Director. They were founded in 2020 and are based in Poplar.
4 Westferry Road, Poplar, London, E14 8JL
Founded in 2017, MadlinHannah Consulting is a headhunting company focused on Corporate Affairs, covering Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Financial PR. They match firms with senior executives. Some roles they fill include Public Affairs Associate Director, Content Strategist, Account Director, and Financial PR Associate Director.
Temple Chambers, 3-7 Temple Avenue, City of London, London, EC4Y 0HP
Howells Consulting focuses on the recruitment of professionals in the Personal Taxation, Trusts, and Private Client sectors across the UK. From their offices in London, they place staff in roles such as Personal Tax Assistant Manager, Senior Manager, Personal Tax Director, and Private Client Tax Partner. Since 1995, Howells Consulting has offered their services to various clients, including investment houses, family offices, and private banks.
13 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London, W1S 1HN
Modum Search offers executive search and executive coaching services to an extensive client portfolio in the Fine Jewellery, Luxury Fashion, and Watches sectors. They have been in operation since 2017 and have been assigning talent for an array of vacancies. Modum Search also fills the head office's needs in various fields, such as Creative Buying, E-Commerce, Human Resources, Marketing, Merchandising, and Wholesale.
Unit 150, Bermondsey, London, SE1 7SJ
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.