Top Staffing Agencies in the United Kingdom
From London’s FTSE 100 headquarters to Manchester’s fast-growing tech scene, the United Kingdom offers a deep pool of talent across finance, healthcare, manufacturing, creative, and emerging AI sectors. Clutch helps you find trusted staffing partners in the UK with verified reviews, transparent service offerings, and proven outcomes.
Our directory features agencies experienced with UK compliance and hiring norms — from IR35 and AWR to Right to Work and GDPR — so you can scale confidently. Use filters to narrow by industry expertise, location (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland), budget, firm size, and staffing model (contingent, retained, RPO, temp/contract). Explore related directories:
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See all 23 projectsRemote Team Solutions is a recruitment agency specializing in staffing and employment solutions, offering services like talent acquisition and temporary staffing. Their reviews reveal a 100% satisfaction rate, with clients praising their cost-effective solutions, responsive communication, and cultural alignment. Many reviews highlight their commitment to meeting project timelines and delivering exceptional results, showcasing their dedication to client success.
$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 6 projectsInCommon is a recruitment agency specializing in talent acquisition and workforce solutions. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its effective communication and exceptional project management, with 100% of reviewers praising their ability to match candidates to specific company needs. Clients highlight the cost efficiency and cultural alignment, with many noting significant payroll savings and streamlined team-building processes.
$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Serves United KingdomServices provided
See all 9 projectsWexpand is a recruitment agency specializing in staffing, talent acquisition, and workforce solutions. Reviews indicate high satisfaction with 100% of clients praising their dedication, cultural fit, and efficiency, particularly in meeting tight recruitment timelines and reducing costs. Clients consistently report positive outcomes, highlighting Wexpand's effective project management and communication skills.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49City of London, England
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Established in 1995, Strategic Dimensions is a Business Consulting company. The team offers Business Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBury, England
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Adapt Executives, a Recruiting company, is in Bury, England. They specialize in Recruiting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerCheshire, England
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Launched in 2005, Custom Recruitment Ltd is a Recruiting company. Headquartered in Cheshire, England, the team offers Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHazel Grove, England
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The Staff Centre, a Recruiting company, provide Recruiting and Staffing. They were founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPoynton, England
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Launched in 2011, F5 IT Recruitment Ltd is a Staffing company. The small team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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SRI is an Executive Search company. They provide Executive Search and Business Consulting and were founded in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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BD Recruitment UK is a Recruiting company. They are located in Manchester, England and have small team. Their services include Recruiting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Proventure Consulting is a Recruiting company founded in 2006. Their services include Recruiting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minworth, England
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Colden Human Resources Ltd, a small Recruiting company, is located in Minworth, England. Their services include Recruiting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irlam, England
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Fastrac Recruitment, a Recruiting company, was established in 2003. The small team offers Recruiting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Birch HR is a HR Consulting company. The Birmingham, England-based company was founded in 2016. Their team focuses on HR Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, England
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Kelly Services UK is an Accounting company. The agency is headquartered in Kingston-upon-Thames Surrey, England. Their team offers Accounting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Maxwell Bond is a small Recruiting company established in 2017. Their services include Recruiting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Established in 1998, Forde May Consulting Ltd is a Recruiting company. The team offers Recruiting and Staffing and is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cheadle, England
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Madison Medical Professionals Ltd is a Cheadle, England-based Recruiting company. The team provides Recruiting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9City of London, England
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Suzie Walker Executive Search is a City of London, England-based Executive Search company. The team provides Executive Search and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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BLOCK21, a Blockchain company, focuses on Blockchain and Blockchain Marketing. The company is based in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Intuch is an Executive Search company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in New York, New York and Berlin, Germany. Their team offers Executive Search and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Launched in 2002, Nicholson Glover is a Business Consulting company. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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CW Talent Solutions is a Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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International Executive Search is a small Executive Search company. They specialize in Executive Search and Recruiting and were launched in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Manchester, England
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Adam Recruitment Ltd, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2006. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stretford, England
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Kinetic Plc, a Recruiting company, was founded in 1983. They specializes in Recruiting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Portfolio Payroll Limited, an Accounting company, is in London, England. They specialize in Accounting and HR Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDunfermline, Scotland
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Thornber HR Law is a small Staffing company in Dunfermline, Scotland. The team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bridge of Don, Scotland
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Based in Bridge of Don, Scotland, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is a small Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Headquartered in Birmingham, England, Greenwell Gleeson is an Accounting company. They provide Accounting and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Business Consulting company Mind Partners France was established in 2013. The firm focuses on Business Consulting and Executive Search, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aberdeen, Scotland
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Right People, a small HR Outsourcing company, is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. Their services include HR Outsourcing and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Abacus Outsource, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was established in 2008. The company offers Back Office Outsourcing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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TEaM Consulting is a small Business Consulting company based in Manchester, England. The team offers Business Consulting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Recruiting company Chroma Recruitment Limited is headquartered in Manchester, England. The team offers Recruiting and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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Custom software development company Pear Computing Systems Ltd focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development. They are in Glasgow , Scotland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, England
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HR Outsourcing company James Andrews Recruitment Solutions was launched in 2009. The team specializes in HR Outsourcing and Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO).
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerManchester, England
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Black Cherry Recruitment Ltd is a Recruiting company launched in 2009. The company specializes in Recruiting and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerManchester, England
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CADagency Limited, a Recruiting company, is headquartered in Manchester, England. They offer Recruiting and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brentford, England
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Based in Hyderabad, India and Berlin, Germany, JSAN Consulting Group is a Business Consulting company. They provide Business Consulting and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Winnersh, England
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Founded in 2020, DZConneX is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing company. The company offers Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Sadup Softech, a web design company, was established in 2019. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design and is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia and Hyderabad, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Based in London, England, Kommol is a small cloud consulting & SI company. Their services include cloud consulting & SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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LT Harper is a London, England-based cloud consulting & SI company. They focus on cloud consulting & SI and Cybersecurity.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, England
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313 Media is an Advertising company launched in 2013. The team specializes in Advertising and Event Marketing and is headquartered in Birmingham, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Chestnut Recruitment is a Recruiting company. They are headquartered in Manchester, England and have small team. Their services include Recruiting and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kennington, England
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Executive Search company Anthony Gregg Partnership was founded in 2003. The small team offers Executive Search and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holborn London, England
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Digital Strategy company Incite Consulting was founded in 2021. Based in New York, New York and Holborn London, England, the team provides Digital Strategy and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9City of London, England
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Hexwired Recruitment, an Advertising company, is located in City of London, England. They focus on Advertising and Cybersecurity and were launched in 2020.
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List of the Top 15 United Kingdom Staffing Agencies
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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33.3/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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35.7/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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34.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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33.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49London, England
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32.3/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bromley, England
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32.4/40.017.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ashford, England
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30.9/40.015.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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25.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.8/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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23.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Bishop's Stortford, England
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21.6/40.015.4/20 Reviews0.7/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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23.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews2.5/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bath, England
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22.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.7/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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20/40.00/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249London, England
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14/40.00/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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8.4/40.00/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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8.1/40.00/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49London, England
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7.9/40.00/20 Reviews2.4/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Manchester, England
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6.8/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Londres, England
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6.6/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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7.8/40.00/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Barking, England
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5.5/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London , England
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249St Asaph, Wales
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5.2/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UK Staffing Services FAQs
A UK-based recruiter brings on-the-ground market knowledge, established talent networks, and compliance fluency. Agencies understand regulations that can impact your hiring and payroll — IR35 for contractors, the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) for temps, Right to Work checks, data protection under GDPR, and sector-specific vetting such as DBS for healthcare and education.
Local firms also know regional dynamics: finance and media in London, advanced manufacturing in the Midlands and North, fintech and e-commerce in Manchester, life sciences in Cambridge–Oxford, and financial services in Edinburgh. If you’re hiring for public sector roles, many UK agencies have framework experience and can navigate procurement standards.
Fees depend on variables such as role seniority, scarcity, and the engagement model. Based on Clutch’s recent pricing data, most UK-based staffing agencies charge:
- Permanent (contingent): Typically 15%–25% of first-year salary; niche or senior roles can run higher.
- Retained/executive search: Commonly 25%–35% of anticipated compensation, paid in stages (e.g., 1/3 upfront, 1/3 shortlist, 1/3 offer).
- Temp/contract: An agency margin is added to the worker’s pay rate, often a 15%–30% uplift depending on skill set, duration, and volume. Typical day rates can range from £350 – £700 for IT contractors; administrative temps often fall in the £14 – £25 per hour band.
- RPO/MSP: Monthly or annual retainers plus per-hire or performance-based fees; pricing scales with volume and scope.
Before signing any contracts, make sure to ask about replacement guarantees, volume discounts, and what’s included (advertising, background checks, compliance support).
Thanks to the region’s diverse and dynamic business environment, many UK-based staffing agencies support:
- Technology and IT — software, cloud, data, cybersecurity
- Finance and fintech — banking, insurance, capital markets
- Healthcare and life sciences — NHS, biotech, medical devices
- Manufacturing and engineering — Midlands, North West, aerospace
- Creative, media, and marketing — London, Leeds, Manchester
- Logistics, retail, and e-commerce — Golden Triangle, major ports
- Energy and renewables — Scotland and coastal hubs
- Public sector and education — framework-aware suppliers
Prepare a set of criteria based on your project’s scope, objectives, and requirements. Then, browse through Clutch and assess your options on:
- Clutch profiles – verified reviews, placements in your industry, and candidate quality feedback.
- Specialization – niche expertise, active talent pipelines, and sourcing methods (referrals, communities, events).
- Compliance expertise – IR35 assessment process, AWR management, Right to Work/DBS checks, GDPR controls, and payroll capabilities.
- Operations – SLAs, time-to-shortlist, submittal-to-interview ratios, replacement terms, and analytics/reporting.
- Credentials – REC or APSCo membership, ISO/Cyber Essentials, public sector framework experience if relevant.
Request a sample shortlist, ask for similar UK client references, and align on communication cadence and KPIs before kickoff.
- Light compliance – vague IR35 guidance, no documented Right to Work or AWR processes, or unclear GDPR/data handling.
- Quantity over quality – high CV volume with low relevance, minimal screening notes, or no cultural/skills assessment.
- One-size-fits-all pricing – inflexible fees, short guarantees, or hidden charges for essentials like advertising and checks.
- Limited transparency – no pipeline metrics, unclear sourcing strategies, or reluctance to share references.
- Bait-and-switch – senior team on the pitch, juniors post-signature, or sudden changes to your agreed SLA.
- Pressure tactics – demands for exclusivity without added value, or pushing you to alter specs rather than advising on market fit.
Ignoring red flags now can lead to headaches tomorrow. Make sure you spot, address, and avoid these warning signs early.