Looking for a job in London?
We hunt jobs while you relax.
Our Human + AI team searches 150+ job boards for London roles in banking and finance, law and tech and fintech, applies for you, tailors your CV and messages recruiters.
London · United Kingdom
Where London hires
- Top sectors
- banking and finance, law and tech and fintech
- Business districts
- the City and Canary Wharf
- Time zone
- GMT / BST (UTC+0 / +1)
- Currency
- GBP (£)
Your London job hunt, done for you
We apply for you
Tailored applications to London roles that fit you, on company sites, LinkedIn and the 150+ boards we search.
Your CV, matched to each job
Every application gets a CV and cover letter written for that role, so it gets past the screening software.
We reach London recruiters
We message the recruiters and hiring managers behind your applications, then follow up.
You go to the interviews
Interviews land in your calendar. Until then, you rest and spend time with your family.
Job hunting in London: what to know
The local facts that change how you apply in London.
Where the employers are
the City, Canary Wharf, King's Cross and Shoreditch.
Biggest hiring sectors
banking and finance, law, tech and fintech, media and consulting.
Work permits
Employers check the right to work in the UK before day one. Most overseas hires need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by the employer.
Notice periods
One to three months' notice is normal in the UK, so London employers often hire well before the start date.
Time zone and pay
London runs on GMT / BST (UTC+0 / +1). Salaries are paid in GBP (£).
Finding a job in London: common questions
How can I find a job in London faster?
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Apply where the demand is, and apply early. In London most hiring is in banking and finance, law and tech and fintech. Apply in the first days a job is posted, tailor your CV to each role and message the recruiter. Scowter's Hire Us team does all of this for you.
Which companies are hiring in London?
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The biggest employers in London are in banking and finance, law, tech and fintech, media and consulting, mostly around the City, Canary Wharf and King's Cross.
Do I need a work permit to work in London?
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Employers check the right to work in the UK before day one. Most overseas hires need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by the employer.
Which parts of London have the most jobs?
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Most London employers are based in the City, Canary Wharf, King's Cross and Shoreditch. Living or commuting near them widens the roles you can say yes to.
Can Scowter apply to London jobs for me?
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Yes. Tell us the roles you want and that you are targeting London. Our team applies to matching London jobs every day, tailors your CV for each one, contacts recruiters and follows up, so you can relax with your family while the hunt runs.
We job-hunt in other cities too
Your next job in London, found for you.
Tell us the role you want. We apply, message recruiters and follow up, while you relax with your family.