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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3-month 100% refund guarantee on all hires. 25 years as a dedicated tech recruitment agency. With access to the UK's widest tech talent pools & a robust BSI-audited candidate assessment process, we have full confidence in our ability to facilitate exceptional matches between employers & candidates that will stand the test of time and benefit all involved for any tech role. We work to deliver better hires across all tech disciplines.
16 St. Martins Le Grand, London, Greater London, EC1A 4EN
+ 4 other offices
We are a boutique audit, accounting & finance recruitment consultancy servicing all aspects of corporate governance and accounting and finance recruitment from permanent to interim roles in all sectors within London, the UK and the Middle East. We work in all areas of Audit and Accountancy and Finance recruitment covering all aspects of : Audit, Accountancy, Corporate Finance, Treasury, Compliance, interim and permanent recruitment solutions.
85 Great Portland Street, London, London, W1W 7LT
+ 2 other offices
ABL Recruitment is a London-based languages recruitment agency specialising in sourcing multilingual and English-only staff throughout the UK and internationally.
Kingsway House, 3rd Floor North, 103 Kingsway, London, Greater London, WC2B 6QX
UK and International Headhunters. Our headhunting service offers clients access to candidates not available through traditional methods. We identify, track and approach the highest achievers from your competitors and bring them to YOUR business. Our service is second-to-none and we always deliver the top echelon of candidates. Visit our website for case studies on roles we have filled. Partners with World Leading psychometric profilers, McQuaig.
22 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, Greater London, SE1 9PD
+ 3 other offices
A trusted name in PA, Private Household & Secretarial recruitment for over two decades. We offer a thorough, professional and discreet recruitment service covering permanent, temporary, and contract placements.​We know that successful recruitment is about more than matching skills to a job description. It’s about understanding you, your values, and delivering talent that thrives in your business or household.
Albemarle Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4JL
FOR MARKET LEADING SERVICE AND RELIABLE DRIVING STAFF CALL PRODRIVE TODAY! Prodrive recruitment are one of the leading recruitment agencies for driving staff in the south east of England. We are the trusted recruitment partner for some of the UK's largest distribution companies. We support with Temp, Temp to perm and permanent hires. Prodrive offers a truly market leading service so call us today to discuss your manpower needs.
Signature, 15-16 St Helen's Place, London, London, EC3A 6DQ
Multi Trades Recruitment offer a specialist staffing service to the UK’s Technical, Engineering and Trades & Labour markets. If you need permanent or temporary solutions across a broad range of sectors, then speak to one of our friendly consultants today. We go that extra mile for our clients, providing vocationally assessed staff that are suited to your business needs.
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, Greater London, W1T 6EB
+ 9 other offices
Ivy Resource Group is an established recruitment consultancy agency with years of experience in supplying skilled, unskilled and professional personnel for temporary and permanent roles in the construction industry. How can we add value to your business? Competitive rates - Talented and reliable candidates - 24/7 support - Sector specific & experienced Consultants & Managers.
120 Moorgate, Finsbury, London, EC2Y 9AL
+ 7 other offices
Duval Associates is a UK-based permanent recruitment consultancy with 20 years’ experience matching talent to organisations nationwide. Specialising in Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Technical, Manufacturing, Finance, Accounts and SaaS roles, they place candidates from graduate level to director and C-suite through focused, confidential head-hunting and retained search.
4th Floor, 169 Piccadilly, London, London, W1J 9EH
+ 5 other offices
Do you want to work with a national Rail recruiter that provides staffing solutions tailored to your industry? Express Rail Services is a specialist Railway agency that supplies Safety Critical and Non-Safety Critical staff for a variety of roles. Formed in 2003 by Train and Rail experts, we have RISQS Audited status and recruit assessed PTS professionals of the highest standard. Contact us today and receive an industry recognised service.
Office 1.05, Fora Eastside, Kings Cross Station, London, London, N1C 4AX
Engineering Recruitment Specialists - Innova Search delivers Permanent, Contract and Interim recruitment solutions across the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors. Our specialist consultants place; Technical, Operations, Production, Quality, H&S, Commercial, Procurement and Supply Chain talent using the latest cutting edge technology!
8 St. Martin's Place, London, Greater London, WC2N4JH
+ 8 other offices
Multilingual recruitment specialists.
Watling House, 4th Floor, 33 Cannon St, London, london, EC4M 5SB
Welcome to Plus Staff Recruitment A fresh approach to early years recruitment. We focus on sourcing quality local nursery staff for Day Nurseries, Local Authorities Nurseries and Primary Schools across the UK
Market, 133a Rye Lane, London, SE15 4BQ, London, Greater London, SE15 4BQ
Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists - Innova Search delivers Permanent, Contract and Interim recruitment solutions across the Manufacturing and Engineering Sectors. Our specialist consultants place; Technical, Operations, Production, Quality, H&S, Commercial, Procurement and Supply Chain talent using the latest cutting edge technology!
8 St. Martin's Place, London, Greater London, WC2N4JH
+ 8 other offices
Through an ever growing reputation and solutions built around the needs of our clients, Berry Recruitment are effective industrial recruiters within areas such as agriculture, manufacturing, distribution and warehousing. We can supply candidates to fit all of your requirements including day, night and shift work as required.
Argyle House, 29-31 Euston Road, London, London, NW1 2SD
+ 17 other offices
Flow are a specialist multi discipline recruitment agency, with national and international reach. We specialise in industries such as Leisure, Hospitality, Facilities Management, Education, Social Care, Administration, Retail amongst many others. Our consultants have 40 years + experience in delivering the best talent to the market for our clients. Flow specialise in providing clients with permanent recruitment solution
Blackfriars Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Rd, London, London, SE1 8EN
Needing staff for an event? or for your Care home? We know how important it is to have good reliable staff. We are dedicated to supplying the best catering and hospitality staff at an affordable price.
Kemp House, 152 - 160 City Road, London, City Road, EC1V 2NX
+ 7 other offices
At YourRecruit Group, we’re real people passionate about connecting great talent with great opportunities. Our expert team takes time to truly understand your needs, no AI, no automation, just genuine human insight. We match top talent to the right roles, driving real business growth. Our consultants stay with us, so you’ll always speak to someone who knows you and your goals. Recruitment done the human way, personal, friendly, and real.
18 Soho Square, London, Greater London, W1D 3QL
+ 3 other offices
With over 25 years of specialist experience within Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools, Wayman Education has built a national reputation for reliability and excellence. We partner with schools to provide high-quality staff for daily, term-long, and permanent roles while minimising disruption.
77 Fulham Palace Rd, The Foundry, London W6 8AF, London, London, W6 8AF
+ 3 other offices
Reed are here to help you take your next step in the world of work, whatever it is. From recruiting talented individuals across 20 sectors for a permanent, temporary, or interim role; to recruiting at scale, and screening, your local recruiter have a solution that will ensure your business thrives. Alternatively, if you're looking to take the next step in your career, or break into a completely new sector, our experts can help.
50 Farringdon Road, Farringdon, London, EC1M 3HE
+ 62 other offices
Tradeline Recruitment is a specialist construction agency with over 100 years experience of supplying all levels of construction related personnel. Our main head office is based in Bedford and we also have regional offices in Oxford and London. We are able to supply staff on a nationwide basis although we predominantly deal with the Home Counties, London and Midlands areas.
Kemp House, 152 City Road, London, Greater London, EC1V 2NX
+ 3 other offices
Working in partnership with Recruited UK is like no other. We represent your organisation as a team member, by endorsing your companies’ values and USPs. Our journey is professional, passionate, and memorable, leaving our partners immensely inspired by the knowledge and understanding we have for their business and the recruitment services we provide to them. Recruited UK delivers a 5 star service. Please see our Trustpilot reviews!
63/66 Hatton Garden, 5th Floor, Suite 23, London, Greater London, EC1N 8LE
+ 5 other offices
Ferguson Recruitment - Care Division strives to deliver excellent candidates within the Care sector; including roles such as Support Workers & Care Assistants. With handfuls of experience and a proven track record of excelling in our commitments to our clients, we aim to always provide an excellent service.
Kemp House, 152 - 160, London, City Road, EC1V 2NX
+ 6 other offices
Alpha Recruitment delivers trusted staffing solutions across multiple sectors throughout the UK and Europe. With a strong market presence and an extensive database of over 100,000 construction trades, labour, and management personnel, we are able to respond quickly to client needs at every level. Fully ISO 9001 certified, Alcumus accredited, and proud members of TICA, Alpha is committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance.
Kemp House, 152-160 City Road, Shoreditch, London, EC1V 2NX
+ 6 other offices
BEST RATES IN UK... Labour Hire supply reliable, vetted candidates throughout the UK. Whether you require a single operative or full site coverage temporary, contract or permanent, Labour Hire delivers a cost-effective solution for all your recruitment needs. We provide high quality personnel at short notice who are committed to delivering exceptional standards of workmanship and reliability.
4th Floor, Silverstream House, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB
+ 9 other offices
First Choice for Recruitment. We focus on delivering a comprehensive recruitment solution across the IT, Media and Engineering sectors across the UK, USA, Europe and the Middle East, keeping the entire process of hiring staff as smooth and efficient as possible.
2nd Floor, Finsbury House, 23 Finsbury Circus, London, London, EC2M 7EA
+ 4 other offices
Duval Accounts & Finance is a friendly, professional and creative specialist recruiter, placing a variety of professionals across various accountancy and finance related functions across the UK. Our clients are Accountancy firms and private SME businesses looking for new talent to join their existing teams. We offer flexible, tailored terms of business and fantastic communication and feedback.
4th Floorrn169 Piccadilly, London, Middlesex, W1J 9EH
+ 4 other offices
Whether you're looking for your next teaching role or you’re a school in need of brilliant staff, Protocol Education is here to make it easy. From nurseries to sixth forms, we connect passionate educators with the settings that need them most. No waffle, just warm, reliable support that works.
98 Theobalds Road, London, Greater London, WC1X 8WB
+ 10 other offices
Recruiting expert staff across the Finance, Insurance, Legal, Marketing, Secretarial, Administrative and Consulting sectors, our specialist Commercial Division at Berry Recruitment is a trusted extension of businesses throughout the UK. From SMEs to blue chip nationals, our friendly consultants are committed to delivering unbeatable customer service when supplying personnel for all permanent, temporary or contract Commercial roles.
383 Hendon Way, London, London, NW4 3LP
+ 16 other offices
The Driving Division at Berry Recruitment specialises in recruiting Logistics and Transport professionals through an honest and professional service. We recruit document / qualification checked candidates for all categories of driving vacancies including 7.5 Tonne, 3.5 Tonne, HGV, LGV, ADR and van driver roles. We hold FTA accreditation and have played an important role in the development of the FTA's Driver Agency Accreditation Scheme.
383 Hendon Way, London, London, NW4 3LP
+ 16 other offices
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
Pacific, Europe, Middle East, & Africa, and South and North America. They are specialists in Executive Search and Board Consulting for global and national industries, including Infrastructure, Industrial, Mining, Energy, Oil, Aerospace & Defence, Education, Healthcare, Social & Government Enterprise, and Financial Services. They typically place candidates in Senior Management and Executive Leadership roles.
Level 2, High Holborn House, 49-51 Bedford Row, Holborn, London, WC1R 4LR
Health Professionals recruits Nursing staff in the UK. They have more than 21 years of experience in recruitment and have offices nationwide, including in the North and Midlands. They recruit Paediatric Nurses, Theatre Nurses, Registered Nurses, Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, and Paramedics.
40 Highgate West Hill, London, Highgate, London, N6 6LS
Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment specialises in hiring Solicitors and Legal professionals across the UK. From their headquarters in London, and another office in North East Wales, they assist law firms and in-house legal departments. They currently have over 10,000 applicants registered with them and hundreds of clients who avail of their services. They were founded in 2000 and donate 10% of their profits to charity.
Derwen Bach Glyndwr Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
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
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
Axcis was formed in 2001 and is headquartered in London with multiple branches UK-wide. They specialise in supplying Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) teaching professionals to schools and special provisions within England and Wales. They fill short-term, long-term or permanent vacancies. Axcis also offers professional development packages which include team teach, non-verbal communication, and safeguarding courses.
3rd Floor 66-68 Margaret Street, Westminster, London, W1W 8SR
With teams based in West London, Birch & James Associates helps meet the staffing needs of the Technology, Data, IT, Gaming, and Sales & Marketing industries across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. They place candidates in permanent, temporary, and contract roles.
Chiswick Business Park, 566, Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5YA
Drivers on Demand provides permanent, temporary, contract and temp to perm Drivers for any type of vehicle, including cars, vans and forklifts. They can accommodate requests 24/7 and even short-notice emergency requirements. They have formerly served Mercedes Benz, Audi and Cooper BMW, to name a few. Their headquarters can be found in London and their operations started in 1989.
6 Steele Road, Park Royal, Willesden, London, NW10 7AR
Olives Childcare specialises in Childcare recruitment. They are run by consultants who have experience in both childcare and recruitment. They recruit Nannies who can either live in or out, or work day or night, Maternity Nurses who must be able to render a 24 hour on call availability, Mother's Helpers and Au Pairs. All of their candidates have passed reference, identity and Criminal Record Bureau checks. They are based in New Southgate.
35 Firs Avenue, New Southgate, London, N11 3NE
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.