How to recruit London's world-class talent

There’s no better place in the world for growth than London, because there’s no better talent than the London workforce. Highly skilled, motivated, and with an international mindset, London’s talent is ready to build your business.  

Recruitment sites

Whether you’re a startup or an established SME, you’ll want to find the best people for your team. Here’s a selection of sites and events that cover London, with a focus on the technology sector. 

• Crème de la crème
  This community of expert freelancers in software engineering, product design and digital marketing is carefully vetted for each project.  
• Hired
  Hired is an algorithmic platform with pre-vetted candidates that lets you post your position, review your matches and connect with potential hires.
• Silicon Milkroundabout
  This is the premier jobs event for companies ready to hire tech talent in London. 
• Specialists Grid
  An enterprise technology job marketplace that connects IT suppliers, contractors and freelancers with employers, with a focus on rare skill sets. 
• Tech.london
  An online platform and guide to the startup community, listing London’s incubators, workspaces, courses, jobs and upcoming events.
• The Dots
  A well-respected recruitment site that connects creatives with employers seeking full-time and freelance help.
• Otta
  Explore the latest jobs and internships from high-growth companies in London.
• Unicorn Hunt
  A job board for startups with many postings from the tech scene in London.
• Work in Startups
  Find people for your startup, including full-time, part-time and freelance candidates.

Graduate recruitment

There are many organisations, events and sites to help you connect with new graduates. These include: 

Find a job

     You can post your vacancies on the official government website.

Mountbatten Program

     A unique international placement and study programme connecting businesses           with ambitious graduates from around the world.

Prospects
     One of the main sites for recruiting graduates fresh out of university. 

Skills London
     One of the biggest jobs-and-careers events for people aged 14 to 24. 

Student Circus
    Jobs and internships from employers willing to sponsor the Skilled Worker visa.

The Careers Group
     The University of London’s careers portal.

Digital skills

London is home to a range of specialist digital-training organisations, which aim to equip people of all ages with high quality, in-demand skills. Here’s a selection, all of which can put you in touch with recent course completers:

• DigitalGrads
  Training graduates in practical digital-marketing skills.
• Flatiron School
  A tech boot camp teaching coding and software-engineering skills.
• General Assembly
  Expert-led training in coding, data, design, digital marketing, and more — on campus and online.
• Le Wagon
  A coding boot camp leading to junior developer status.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way to find new employees with the skills your business will need tomorrow. You’ll often find that UK government funding can offset the cost too, making it efficient to grow your own talent.

Find out how to hire an apprentice.

There are training providers in London who can help you recruit, train and manage your apprentices, no matter the size of your company. Here’s a selection: 

• Ada, the National College for Digital Skills
• Avado
• City of Westminster College
• JustIT
• QA

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