Once known as London's seediest district, Soho is now part of the capital's entertainment heartbeat.
The Eighties brought with it a valuable reputation as the 'fashionable and upcoming area', which continues today. Upmarket theatres and music venues, trendy restaurants and exclusive shops now litter the warren of streets in the West End.
Soho is also a collection of contradictions. A place where the poor and rich live, where sex shops are at home alongside churches, and tourists pack into its streets while busy commuters rush to their jobs. Employment, therefore, is also varied and tricky to define.
Staff work in the popular bars, restaurants and hotels, while in neighbouring buildings executives work in the movie industry's Paramount Pictures and BBFC. Recruitment agencies also feature roles in the district's booming television industry, which is home to a large amount of post-production companies and independent production firms.
Employment in the fashion industry is also prevalent in Soho, with Carnaby Street, Berwick Street and Dean Street there. Other famous employers in the area include the Football Association, where it has its headquarters, Denmark Streets music publishing houses, the eateries and shops of Chinatown, and Old Compton Street, which is famous for being the capital's gay centre and has dozens of firms which thrive.
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Connections Recruitment is a multi-sector agency that is accredited by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. The agency handles permanent/temporary/contract/interim recruitment, executive search, and talent management. They deal with clients and candidates from their offices in Sale, Manchester, Warrington and London. CR was opened in 1985 and is a supporter of Forever Manchester.
Garden Studios, 71-75 Shelton Street, Soho, London, WC2H 9JQ
+ 3 other offices
JMC Legal Recruitment, with an office in Manchester and five other sites in the UK, delivers Legal recruitment services nationally and internationally. Satisfying full time, part time and contract needs, they perform retained searches for senior titles, contingency recruitment, and marketing campaigns for clients. They are a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
3rd Floor, 207 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 3HH
+ 4 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
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
Kairos RT offers a boutique and holistic approach to recruitment across a range of sectors and we provide permanent & temporary recruitment solutions across the UK. We have in place a dedicated specialist team of consultants who have a clear understanding of their individual areas of expertise.
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, Greater London, WC2H 9JQ
+ 2 other offices
Harpur Accountancy is a specialist Accountancy recruitment business. The firm is based in London and has been operating for over 20 years. They offer temporary, permanent, and contract vacancies and have worked with media companies, professional services, legal firms, retailers and not-for-profit organisations.
Liberty House, 222 Regent Street, Soho, London, W1B 5TR
Eton Ward Consultants is an independent search firm and a global brand that specialises in supplying Senior Management & Professional talent. The firm has over 25 years of industry experience, and its verticals, and positions include Investment Funds, Corporates & SMEs, Profesional Services, Executives, and Operations.
Unit G12, 120 Oxford Street, Soho, London, W1D 1LT
Carnegie Consulting brings together employers and job seekers within the Asset Management, Hedge Fund, Real Estate, Private Equity, Hospitality, Commerce and Insurance markets. The agency delivers contingent recruitment for temporary, contract and permanent roles wherein only successfully completed assignments require fees from the clients. Carnegie was formed in 2016 and is headquartered in London.
25 Gerrard St, Soho, London, W1D 6JL