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  1. Sibling

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    Sibling specialises in Software Technology recruitment, mostly serving the Nordics and Central Europe areas through their office in the City of London. Utilising their experience since 2016 and their team's collective tenure of over 20 years, they accommodate permanent and contract staff needs in Software Development, Data, and more.

    Office Locations

    Sandbox Workspace 37 Houndsditch Liverpool Street, City of London, London, EC3A 7DB

  2. Synergetic RG

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    Synergetic Recruitment Group is a London-based Digital and IT recruitment agency with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. They execute permanent and contract placements in the Design (UI/UX), Development, Architecture, Business Change & Transformation, Infrastructure, Networking, DevOps, Cloud, Business Intelligence, and Cyber Security areas.

    Office Locations

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

  3. Winston Fox

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    Winston Fox is a search specialist exclusively for the Investment Management market. They have a global network of clients and fill positions in Portfolio Management, Trading, and Analysis - among others. Their team operates in both the public and private markets, working with employers ranging from proprietary traders to hedge funds.

    Office Locations

    22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU

  4. BluePrint Executive

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    BluePrint Executive is a recruitment organisation specialising in the Strategy, Life Sciences, and Management Consultancy industries. The firm delivers staffing solutions for a variety of roles in these industries, including Director, Principal Consultant, Senior Consultant, Junior Engagement Manager, and Healthcare Strategy Consultant. The headquarters of BluePrint Executive is located in London.

    Office Locations

    101 Finsbury Pavement, Moorgate, London, City of London, London, EC2A 1RS

  5. Capital Group

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    Capital Group supplies Healthcare specialists for permanent, temporary and locum assignments. Situated in Bermondsey, fields they manage include Nursing, Home Care, Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing and Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies. For locum positions, they have dedicated departments for Psychiatry, Hospital Specialties and General Practice. They began operating in 2001 and are registered with the Care Quality Commission.

    Office Locations

    53 Tanner Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3PL

  6. GRANitE Recruitment

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    GRANitE Recruitment focuses on hiring professionals for the IT sector. They have more than 40 years of commercial experience which they leverage for filling permanent and temporary jobs in various technology fields like Architecture & Development, IT Support, and Project Management & Business Analysis. Based in London, they also accommodate enterprises and job seekers, experienced and new graduates alike, from anywhere in the UK.

    Office Locations

    Block E, Southgate Office Village, 286a Chase Road, Southgate, London, N14 6HF

  7. ITR Partners

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    A trusted recruitment entity, ITR Partners has been hiring on a permanent and contract basis for over six years. Serving clients across the UK and Europe, they deal with the IT and Technology markets. The firm has offices across Cheltenham, London, and Milton Keynes, covering DevOps, Emerging Tech, Front End UX/UI, Sales, Software Engineering, Support & Infrastructure, and Testing disciplines. ITR Partners typically find Software Engineers.

    Office Locations

    88 Woodstreet, 10th Floor London, City of London, London, EC2V 7RS

  8. Partner Group

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    Partner Group is an international, multi-sector talent company that hires on a permanent and interim basis. They cater to a range of industries, including Aviation, Business Services, Consumer, Digital, Hospitality, Private Equity, and Technology. The group has three divisions named: Partner Executive, Partner Financial, and Partner Interim, and has been filling various assignments such as C-suite and senior management roles for over 15 years.

    Office Locations

    22 Newman Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 1PH

  9. Silk Search Ltd

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    Silk Search Ltd extends Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle executive search solutions globally, with a track record in the UK, US, France, China and Australia, to name a few. With over 50 years of experience among their team, they have aided brands like Victoria Beckham, Tommy Hilfiger and MCM, completing positions such as Asia Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer and Deputy President. They were formed in 2008 and operate from North Kensington.

    Office Locations

    Studio 22, Walters Workshops 249-251 Kensal Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5DB

  10. X4 Life Sciences

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    X4 Life Sciences is part of the X4 Group and recruits for Scientific, Clinical, MedTech, Communications and Regulatory roles. They provide services for permanent and contract jobs, in areas such as Biometrics, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Software Engineering, Marketing, Data & Analytics, and Commissioning.

    Office Locations

    58 Victoria Embankment, Covent Garden, London, EC4Y 0DS

  11. Westerdale Group

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    Westerdale Group has over 20 years of experience in supplying staffing solutions for the Construction, Automation and Robotics Installation markets. They make placements all over the world, including senior appointments. Their specialism is in Conveyor Installations.

    Office Locations

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

  12. Osprey Clarke

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    Osprey Clarke, a division of Penrhyn International, assigns professionals to the board, senior management, and executive-level assignments. They put forward their expertise to clients across the UK and internationally, including academic institutions, non-profit organisations, public & private companies, and state-owned companies. From its Marylebone branch, the firm also provides strategy consulting services and hires on an interim basis.

    Office Locations

    4th Floor, Silverstream House 45, Fitzroy Street, Marylebone, London, W1T 6EB

  13. iSem Global Recruitment

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    An international talent expert, iSem Global Recruitment deals exclusively with the Semiconductor vertical. With a team based in London, they assign professionals to an array of positions across all levels. Since its establishment in 2019, the company also offers a retained Search service and covers a broad range of disciplines. These include Analog IC Design, Equipment Engineering, Photonics, Project Management, and Sales & Marketing.

    Office Locations

    2-4 Maddox St, Mayfair, London, W1S 1QP

  14. The Set

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    The Set helps satisfy on-demand resource requirements by tapping into their network of independent specialists. Recruiting for project-based, interim, and advisory & board placements, with the help of their office in North Kensington, their experience includes hiring for Consumer, Fashion and Retail businesses in Europe and Asia. They were built in 2019 by the founder of Silk Search Ltd, a global Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle Executive Search firm.

    Office Locations

    Studio 22, Walters Workshops 249-251 Kensal Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5DB

  15. Bentley Lewis

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    Bentley Lewis is an international supplier of specialised staffing solutions in the Finance, Health Care, Professional Services, and Technology markets. Since its establishment in 2010, they have been recruiting professionals on an interim and permanent basis. The agency also offers their expertise to various disciplines, such as Accounting, Banking, Digital, Insurance, Pharmaceuticals, and Software. Bentley Lewis has offices across the US and the UK.

    Office Locations

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

  16. Elite Search Solutions

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    Elite Search Solutions provides Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sustainability recruitment solutions to various industries including Manufacturing, FMCG, Technology, Public Sector, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Construction, and more. They work with small local businesses and high-growth start-ups through to well-known global brands in fulfilling interim, contract, and permanent recruitment needs.

    Office Locations

    124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  17. Hamani International

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    An established international recruitment firm, Hamani International aids in filling vacancies in the Commerce, Industry, and Professional Services sectors nationwide and abroad. They supply personnel to an array of contract, temporary, and permanent roles in various divisions, such as Accountancy & Finance, Audit, Forensics & Investigations, and Tax. For over eight years, they have been placing staff in a wide variety of positions at all levels.

    Office Locations

    60 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4PZ

  18. Invenio Global

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    Invenio Global Search has been hiring staff for a wide range of permanent, temporary, and contract roles for over four years. The talent company works closely with an array of clients in the Financial Services and Legal industries across the UK and globally. They also cater to various divisions, such as Banking, IT, Real Estate Investment, and Risk & Compliance. Invenio Global often sources Estimators, Legal Secretaries, and Project Managers.

    Office Locations

    63/66 Hatton Garden Fifth Floor, Suite 23, Clerkenwell, London, EC1N 8LE

  19. Carbon Search

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    Carbon Search performs executive search for Commercial and Functional positions in the Financial Services markets. Their track record since they started in 2000 includes completing over 1,000 mandates and having an 85% repeat business rate with their previous clients. Located in Marylebone, they have connected with professionals worldwide like Committee Chairs and Chairmen, as well as companies like banks and private equity backed fintech firms.

    Office Locations

    91 Wimpole Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0EF

  20. Bickham Montgomery

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    Bickham Montgomery is a multi-disciplinary talent sourcing company based in London that fills a diverse range of assignments at all levels. They focus on providing their expertise to an extensive client portfolio in the UK's Financial Services industry. They cover Asset Management, Banking, Funds, Investment Banking, and Wealth Management departments. Bickham Montgomery often hires Internal Auditors and Technology Audit VP.

    Office Locations

    86-90 Paul Street, City of London, London, EC2A 4NE

  21. Capital Futures

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    Capital Futures provides executive search services with a focus on Private Equity Software as a Service. Having over 100 years of combined knowledge, and experience since they started in 2014, their track record includes aiding ventures worldwide like Finastra and HG Capital with the help of their offices in London and New York. Their models also include campaign search where they work adjacent to the client's own recruitment team.

    Office Locations

    The Gridiron Building 1 Pancras Square, Islington, London, N1C 4AG

  22. Hammond Partners

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    Hammond Partners, instituted in 2002, is a multi-disciplinary recruitment provider that places qualified candidates for appointments at all levels. The London-based entity deals primarily with the Financial Services industry. Serving employers nationwide and abroad, they cover Alternatives, Asset Management & Private Equity, Digital, Equities, Fixed Income, Investment Banking, and Risk Analytics & Management.

    Office Locations

    1 Dysart Street, City of London, London, EC2A 2BX

  23. Headspace Academics Ltd

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    Headspace Academics provides Executive-level recruitment for independent schools across the UK. They cover roles such as Heads, Bursars, and Deputy Heads. They also handle interim covers for emergency recruitment needs. Headspace Academics is headquartered in London.

    Office Locations

    Kemp House, 160 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX

  24. Hoggett Bowers

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    Hoggett Bowers, founded in 1971, puts forth its operation within the Consumer, Financial Services, HR, Industry, Media & Communications, and Technology verticals across the UK. They typically place professionals in a plethora of interim board and senior-level opening, such as the CIO, CFO, and CTO. With teams based in London and Manchester, the talent specialist offers executive search, market mapping, and leadership coaching services.

    Office Locations

    62 Queen Street, City of London, London, EC4R 1EB

  25. Kavelle Cornerstone

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    Cornerstone International Group-London performs executive search services to an extensive client portfolio across the UK and internationally. They are members of the Association of Executive Search Consultants and International Coach Federation, which finds candidates for interim and permanent vacancies. Based in London, the firm focuses on the Financial Services sector and provides leadership development and coaching solutions.

    Office Locations

    62, Bayswater Road, Paddington, London, W2 3PS

  26. The Meyer Partnership

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    The Meyer Partnership is a search firm for Financial Services roles worldwide. They were launched in 2009 and work in Corporate & Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Financial Tech, Cybersecurity, and Payments. They have offices in Philadelphia, Boston, and London.

    Office Locations

    727-729 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0BP

  27. The Return Hub

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    The Return Hub is an executive search agency for the Financial Services market. They specialise in placing people into mid-to-senior positions following a career break or career change - with a particular focus on women. They also operate The Return Academy, as well as coaching, which is designed to provide candidates with digital skills and aid in their career development.

    Office Locations

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

  28. Winchester Search

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    Winchester Search is a global executive search firm. They primarily work alongside international law firms and financial organisations. They're based all over the world, with offices in London, China, and Australia - as well as links with a consultancy in New Zealand. They recruit for all levels from Junior Associates and Newly Qualified Lawyers, to Senior Equity Partners and General Counsel.

    Office Locations

    Salisbury House, London Wall, City of London, London, EC2M 5QQ

  29. AG International

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    AG International helps satisfy Administrative Support and Operational resource requirements for Businesses and Private Households. Utilising their team's experience of over five years in the Administration, Office Management and Executive Assistance spaces, they match prospective Office Assistants, Receptionists and more with the likes of financial services companies and family offices. They work from Wandsworth, delivering services nationally.

    Office Locations

    Marcilly Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2HS

  30. Erithacus Partners

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    Erithacus Partners delivers executive search services worldwide with teams in Mayfair, Hong Kong and five locations in the US. With a focus on serving Accounting, Law, Consulting, Investment Banking and Private Equity organisations, they have dedicated departments to support requirements in Professional Services, Financial Services, Venture Capital & Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, C-Suite Management and Business & Technology Transformation.

    Office Locations

    Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London, W1J 6BD

  31. Ikons Global

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    Ikons Global provides contract and permanent-based recruitment services. They were founded in 2017 and has since specialised in serving IT staffing requirements. With offices in the UK, Malta, Serbia, Spain, and Albania, they have catered to clients worldwide including Sweden, USA, Poland, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, and a whole lot more.

    Office Locations

    27 Clements Lane, City of London, London, EC4N 7AE

  32. Investinu Crypto

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    Investinu Crypto, a division of Investinu Group, delivers staffing services to an extensive range of clients in the Blockchain and Crypto divisions in the Emerging Technologies sector. Serving national employers, they recruit candidates for a broad range of Executive-level, Marketing, Operational, and Technical appointments. The London-based talent firm has been catering to start-ups, SMEs, and large organisations since 2020.

    Office Locations

    10 Lower Thames Street, City of London, London, City of London, London, EC3R 6AF

  33. Mallon Errington

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    Mallon Errington performs executive search services for an extensive client portfolio, from investment banks and financial institutions to global professional firms. They hire nationwide and overseas on an interim and permanent basis at all levels. For over 23 years, the recruitment entity has been concentrating on the Reward sector.

    Office Locations

    6 Snow Hill, Clerkenwell, London, EC1A 2AY

  34. Tessaro

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    Tessaro is an executive search company for multiple markets. They source leadership and board-level professionals in Telecoms, Media, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail and more. They typically return a shortlist for UK roles within 8 weeks, have a four-year retention rate of over 70%, and have a 100% offer acceptance rate.

    Office Locations

    23 Berkeley Square, London, Mayfair, London, W1J 6HE

  35. The CFO Practice

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    The CFO Practice is a Financial executive search firm with more than 20 years of experience. The types of roles they identify candidates for include CFO, Group Financial Controller, Head of Treasury, Corporate Development, and Finance Transformation.

    Office Locations

    7 Bell Yard, Holborn, London, WC2A 2JR

  36. VadarMoss

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    VadarMoss is an executive search consultancy whose core markets are Fintech, Insurtech, Payments, and Consultancy. Some of the technologies they cover include Cybersecurity, SaaS, AI, Analytics, and Machine Learning. They report that their average time to hire is less than 50 days. They also offer guidance to candidates, such as salary benchmarking, CV advice, and career mapping.

    Office Locations

    46 New Broad Street, London, City of London, London, EC2M 1JH

  37. VOSS Executive Search

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    VOSS Executive Search was launched in 2013 and is a search firm for financial markets, such as Private Banking and Wealth Management. They support senior hiring objectives for roles in Technical, Marketing, and Operations. VOSS Executive Search offers solutions globally.

    Office Locations

    Churchill House, London, Hendon, London, NW4 4DJ

  38. Agile Search and Selection

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    Agile Search and Selection, established in 2016, delivers recruitment services in Sales, Marketing, Internal Recruitment and Rec-to-Rec. Integrating candidate psychometric testing into their process, they work with clients which include recruitment agencies and technology enterprises like service providers and software vendors. Situated in the City of London, they hire for jobs like Senior Recruitment Consultant and Business Development Manager.

    Office Locations

    8 Devonshire Square, City of London, London, EC2M 4YF

  39. Certus Origin

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    Certus Graduate focuses on Sales recruitment, aiding graduates up to juniors with at most three years of experience. They have been filling permanent and contract vacancies since 2001 through their Islington office. They are members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies and part of the Certus Recruitment Group which won as the Best Technology Recruitment Company during the 2022 Corporate Vision Magazine Corporate Excellence Awards.

    Office Locations

    221 Pentonville Rd, Islington, London, N1 9UZ

  40. Hard Hat Recruitment

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    Hard Hat Recruitment specialises in hiring blue-collared and white-collared personnel across the UK. The Construction-concentrated provider of recruitment solutions typically sources staff for a plethora of temporary and permanent placements. They often find candidates for the following roles from their branch in London: Electrician, Groundworker, Painter, Plasterer, Plumber, Labourer, Site Manager, and Quantity Surveyor.

    Office Locations

    Elmhurst Suite 1A, 98 High Road, South Woodford, London, E18 2QH

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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.