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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ascot, England
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Lifeline Dental Staff Ltd, a Staffing and Recruiting company, is in Ascot, England. They specialize in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Leicester, England
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Industria Personnel Services Ltd is a Staffing and Recruiting company launched in 2002. The large team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Ridgeway Partners, a Staffing and Recruiting company, is in Boston, Massachusetts and New York, New York. Founded in 2005, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham, England
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Macildowie, a Staffing and Recruiting company, was launched in 1993. The agency focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham, England
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Harben Green is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Founded in 2014, the agency is headquartered in Nottingham, England. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249West Bridgford, England
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Protocol is a Staffing and Recruiting company founded in 1995. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham, England
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QS Recruitment, a midsize Staffing and Recruiting company, is located in Nottingham, England. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham , England
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Midsize Staffing and Recruiting company Tradewind Recruitment Nottingham, is in Nottingham , England. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham, England
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KHS Personnel is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Located in Nottingham, England, their team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nottingham , England
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Robertson Recruitment, a Staffing and Recruiting company, focuses on Staffing and Recruiting. The agency is headquartered in Nottingham , England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Midsize Staffing company Huntress, is headquartered in London, England. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ashford, England
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Located in Ashford, England and Staines upon Thames, England, First Call Contract Services Ltd is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Established in 1996, the team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Prospectus is a Staffing company in London, England. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Headquartered in Berlin, Germany and Chicago, Illinois, EPM Scientific is a Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Staffgroup GmbH is a Staffing and Recruiting company founded in 2003. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Elevate Global is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The midsize London, England-based team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting. The firm was founded in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Staffing company Fourth is in Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999London, England
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Graebel Companies, Inc. Is a Staffing company. Their team is located in Aurora, Colorado and London, England and focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Peterborough, England
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Established in 2004, The ONE Group Ltd is a Staffing and Recruiting company. In Peterborough, England and Cambourne, England, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Founded in 2001, Staffing Professionals is a small Staffing company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Small Staffing company All Time Staffing, is based in London, England. The team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Melissa Offer Private Staffing, a Staffing company, was founded in 2013. Based in London, England, the team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Instant Impact, a Staffing company, is based in London, England. They specialize in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Skilled Careers Ltd is a Staffing and Recruiting company. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting, and the agency is based in London, England.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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TenTen Crew is a Staffing company. Based in London, England, the company was founded in 2012. Their team specializes in Staffing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Established in 2012, Exhibition Girls Limited, a small Staffing company, is in London, England. Their services include Staffing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Established in 2019, THE Production TEAM is a Staffing company. Their team focuses on Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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High Society is a Staffing company. Their team is in London, England and offers Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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The Esprit Group is a midsize Staffing company headquartered in London, England. The team specializes in Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Located in London, England, The Hospitality Company is a Staffing company. They focus on Staffing and were launched in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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Midsize Staffing and Recruiting company H&D Recruitment, is in London, England. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Small Staffing company FVF Hospitality, is located in London, England. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Small Staffing company Exclusive Household Staff, is based in London, England. The team specializes in Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Hire Ground Recruitment is a Staffing company. They are headquartered in London, England, and their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999London, England
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MH Premier Staffing Solutions is a Staffing company established in 2016. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Avictoz Staffing Solutions is a small Staffing company headquartered in London, England. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Ethical Workforce is a Staffing company based in London, England. Launched in 2011, the team provides Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Change Hospitality is a Staffing company. Their team is in London, England and offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Admiral Recruitment is a Staffing company. Headquartered in London, England, the agency was established in 1995. Their team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249London, England
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Staffing company The Recruitment & Employment Confederation is located in London, England. They offer Staffing and Recruiting and were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manchester, England
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Sectech Solutions is a branding agency. The firm is based in Manchester, England. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Rush Recruitment, a Recruiting company, was launched in 2022. They focuses on Recruiting and Recruitment Process Outsourcing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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RISONO is a Recruiting company. The team is located in London, England, and their services include Recruiting and Executive Search.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Sheffield, England
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Ascent is a social media marketing company. They were established in 2023 and focus on Social Media Marketing and Accounting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Norfolk, England
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Jark Recruitment is a Commercial Development company. The Norfolk, England-based agency was established in 1996. Their services include Commercial Development and Staffing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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HazeltonClive Staff Agency is a Staffing company. Their small team is in London, England. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London , England
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DMJ Recruitment is a Staffing and Recruiting company in London , England. The team offers Staffing and Recruiting.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Glasgow, Scotland
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MBN Solutions, a Staffing and Recruiting company, specialize in Staffing and Recruiting. They were established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, Core-Asset Consulting is a small Staffing and Recruiting company. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49GLASGOW , Scotland
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HR Recruitment Services Ltd, a small Staffing and Recruiting company, is based in GLASGOW , Scotland. Their services include Staffing and Recruiting.
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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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39.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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36.3/40.017/20 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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33/40.019.2/20 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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31.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Bromley, England
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32/40.017.2/20 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+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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23.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews2.5/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Lane End, England
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21/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+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 - 249London, England
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5.3/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
50% Staffing50% Other
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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.