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Top 23 Direct search agencies based in the United Kingdom

Name: Direct search agencies based in the United Kingdom
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Nov 6, 2026 8,051 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 8,051 company matches for direct search agencies associated with the United Kingdom as of November 2026 and tracks 77,605 professional contacts across them, including 21,846 with verified work emails. London is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for direct search agencies associated with the United Kingdom, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Nov 6, 2026 How this list was built

8,051Companies

77,605Contacts tracked

21,846Verified emails

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The 23 largest direct search agencies based in the United Kingdom

Ranked by team size

Top 23 of 8,051 company matches for direct search agencies based in the United Kingdom, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Pagegroup	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,406 contacts →
	Exact match “Michael Page, Page Personnel, Page Executive and Page Outsourcing are all part of PageGroup.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Office Angels	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	1,395 contacts →
	Exact match “For 40 years now, we’ve been helping you to find the right path to a happy and successful future whether you’re a jobseeker or an employer.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Brook Street	Exact match	Uxbridge, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	501-1,000	1,368 contacts →
	Exact match “For 75 years, the middle is where we've worked best.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Page Executive	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	5,001-10,000	486 contacts →
	Exact match “Page Executive is a global leader in executive search and senior leadership recruitment.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Venn Group	Exact match	London Bridge, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	470 contacts →
	Exact match “At Venn Group, we make recruitment personal - it’s more than just a job.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	GRS	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	459 contacts →
	Exact match “The GRS Group is an international executive search consultancy whose services include retained search, contingency search, advertised selection and interim solutions.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Barrington James	Exact match	Crawley, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	450 contacts →
	Exact match “The global Life Sciences industry is dominant in today’s world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	LA Fosse	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	424 contacts →
	Exact match “La Fosse: Empowering people and businesses to thrive in a tech-driven world We are La Fosse.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Sanderson	Exact match	Bristol, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	389 contacts →
	Exact match “We are a global recruitment solutions company with four decades of experience.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	PSD Group	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	376 contacts →
	Exact match “PSD is a leading international executive recruitment consultancy, specialising in executive, management and board level recruitment with over 35 years of experience.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Vivid Resourcing	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	369 contacts →
	Exact match “Vivid Resourcing, a leading international talent solutions partner, connects you with in-demand technical professionals you need to flourish in the Tech, Engineering, Life…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	PENNA	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	362 contacts →
	Exact match “Penna, an LHH brand.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	The Recruitment CO	Exact match	Northampton, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	1,001-5,000	337 contacts →
	Exact match “We’re THE RECRUITMENT Co.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	PGC	Exact match	Uk, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	334 contacts →
	Exact match “In 2018 PGC rebranded as Friisberg & Partners International +44 207 062 3603” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Colvill Banks LTD	Exact match	Fareham, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	313 contacts →
	Exact match “Colvill Banks are experts in candidate research and identification.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	OSCAR	Exact match	Manchester, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	287 contacts →
	Exact match “Oscar is an award-winning, global recruitment consultancy that takes an ethical, sustainable and people-first approach.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Hrgo Recruitment	Exact match	Ashford, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	278 contacts →
	Exact match “Welcome to HRGO Recruitment, where our purpose is clear: Leave people better than when we find them.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Rethink	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	231 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in 2005 by Rethink Group, we deliver recruitment strategies for the curious: those who want to surpass their competition by attracting, engaging and hiring the best…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	EMA Partners	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	201-500	221 contacts →
	Exact match “EMA Partners is a global executive search firm, with more than 40 offices, located on five continents.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	EM Group	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	n/a	220 contacts →
	Exact match “Since its formation in 1993, EM Group through its divisions EM Finance, EM Consulting, EM Legal and EM Financial Services has delivered executive search solutions to companies…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Tate Recruitment	Exact match	London, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	215 contacts →
	Exact match “Our Heritage Founded by Lady Virginia Tate in 1985, Tate Recruitment emerged with a firm vision: to be the best everywhere, all the time.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Crimson	Exact match	Birmingham, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	211 contacts →
	Exact match “Crimson is a transformation partner to organisations that create public impact.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Gatenbysanderson	Exact match	Leeds, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026	51-200	209 contacts →
	Exact match “GatenbySanderson is the UK's leading people intelligence advisory business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “direct search agencies”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Direct search agencies based in the United Kingdom at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026

28.2%Verified-email coverage

9.6Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

41.9%Largest-city concentration · London

Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

5,851

11-50

1,767

51-200

270

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United Kingdom, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United Kingdom, over 8,051 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Company records associated with the United Kingdom whose business descriptions match “direct search agencies” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 21,846 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “direct search agencies”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many direct search agencies are there based in the United Kingdom?

RevenueBase identified 8,051 company matches for direct search agencies associated with the United Kingdom as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Pagegroup tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most direct search agencies?

London leads with 3375 company records, followed by Manchester (299) and Leeds (226).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 21,846 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 8,051 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.