Here you can find information on finding a job and employment agencies.

If you have come into the UK without a job, there are many ways you can search for jobs: 

• through newspapers
• on the internet
• by registering with recruitment agencies
• in trade journals
• through friends and other people you know

 ** Job Vacancies in London **

For more information on finding a job in the UK, the below websites may be useful.

Visit the DirectGov website for information on how to begin searching for a job.

Visit the DirectGov website for more information on where to find jobs.

Visit the jobseekers section of the DirectGov website.

Visit the DirectGov website for help and advice for young people looking for work.

What is an employment or recruitment agency?

An employment agency is a company that matches workers to open jobs.  An employer looking to fill a position appoints a recruitment agency to produce a list of workers.  The agency goes through the list of candidates, makes a selection and sends the list of candidates to the employer.  This may lead to an interview with the employer.

Visit the Worksmart website for more information on employment/recruitment agencies.

To find an employment agency, you can visit the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).  The REC is the trade body that supports and represents over 8,000 UK recruitment agencies.

Visit the Recruitment & Employment Confederation website.  

If you think you are being mistreated by an employer or recruitment agency you can call the Employment Agency Standards Helpline at 0845 955 5105* open Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00.

(*Helplines will be answered in English. Ask if there is an interpreter available.)