CAREERS at Novo

Novo Executive Search and Selection is a rapidly expanding and successful business looking to attract high calibre people. 

As one of the UK's most dynamic and entrepreneurial executive recruitment and Human Resources companies our business provides a stimulating and rewarding environment for talented, hard working people. We work with our clients to appoint key managers and leaders. Our work is exciting, varied and rewarding.

A career with us will provide stimulating challenges every day.

To discuss career opportunities at Novo Executive Search and Selection call 0844 241 2064 or email dale.perrett@novoexec.com

Who We Are?

Novo was founded by Peter Tucker, Dale Perrett and Jon Hollier. The three founding Directors had successfully worked together in executive search for a number of years prior to this. They saw an opportunity to create a business that brought innovative and fresh ideas to the sector, hence the name Novo which means "change" or "invent" in Latin.   Novo is a well established progressive executive recruitment and human resources consultancy. We work with clients nationally and internationally, across a broad range of sectors, assisting them to recruit exceptional executive talent. We have offices across the UK and provide our staff with stimulating, rewarding and challenging career opportunities.

Our People

Novo people work in a stimulating, fast moving and rewarding working environment. We work with business leaders across a broad spectrum of industries and with an international geographical focus. Our work is challenging, demanding and comes with significant financial rewards. We are a true meritocracy; our consultants’ careers are limited only by their own abilities and efforts. At Novo we have a positive and progressive working culture that gives considerable flexibility and autonomy to our staff. We recruit at all levels from recently qualified graduates to professionals with considerable commercial experience.

Our Range of Services Include:

  • Executive Search
  • Management Search novoQuest
  • Database recruitment novoElan
  • Interim Management
  • Advertising Selection
  • International Work
  • Psychometric profiling
  • Merger and acquisition research
  • Recruitment process consulting
  • Market intelligence
  • Salary surveys
  • Response handling
  • Agency management
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Our Vision

Novo aspires to be a profitable, respected, executive recruitment consultancy providing comprehensive, high value added services to top quality clients through a well rewarded, dedicated team who work in an enjoyable and involved working environment.

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Sector Experience

Novo Executive Search and Selection’s national and international experience covers the following sectors:

 

  • Aerospace, Aviation and Defence
  • Construction Property
  • Consumer Products and FMCG
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Environmental and Renewable Energy
  • Financial and Accountancy
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Legal
  • Manufacturing and Industrial
  • Marketing
  • Not for Profit/Third Sector
  • Public Sector
  • Sport and Leisure
  • Support Service
  • Technology
Returning Clients
Office Location

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"My experience of using Novo proved to be highly successful. The level of service provided by the team was professional, efficient and informative. We will continue our relationship into the future.”
  • Very competitive salariesVery competitive salaries
  • Excellent Commission Scheme with unlimited earning potentialExcellent Commission Scheme with unlimited earning potential
  • Private Healthcare Private Healthcare
  • Life AssuranceLife Assurance
  • Non contributory Pension SchemeNon contributory Pension Scheme
  • Car AllowancesCar Allowances
  • Childcare Vouchers Childcare Vouchers
  • Professional Career Development Professional Career Development
  • Flexible Working Flexible Working
  • Free Parking Free Parking
  • Social Events Social Events
  • Excellent working environment Excellent working environment

Current Roles at Novo

2 roles found.

Executive Search Sales Consultant

Salary: Excellent Salary + Commission + Benefits

Novo Executive Search was established to provide specialist recruitment services to organisations recruiting high value staff with rare skills. We now have an enviable client list of regional and national firms. The team at Novo is determined and enthusiastic and the consultants have adapted their previous sales experience to what’s required for success in our field. So, if you are working in sales and interested in forging a successful and well rewarded career then please contact us. If you have excellent communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to…

NovoExec - Internal Position

Bristol

Job Ref No: Sales RM 02/18

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Researcher

Salary: £20,000 to £40,000

Working with experienced executive recruitment and executive search consultants you will assist in the delivery of senior retained assignments by researching markets, identifying candidates, selling opportunities and helping Consultants to fill senior positions. Bright and ambitious, candidates will be dynamic, confident and motivated to succeed. We will provide full training and support. Hard work, intelligence and application will be rewarded with a genuine career opportunity and a generous remuneration package. Primary Responsibilities To take ownership and…

NovoExec - Internal Position

Bristol

Job Ref No: NOVO DP 09/17

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View all CAREERS at Novo roles.

  • Client Testimonials

     I have enjoyed working with Novo since they started up and it is a relationship I am happy to continue. Novo scores very strongly acting as the virtual face for my Company – I have real confidence in their ability to represent us and judging by the feedback from candidates they do this very well. I also appreciate Novo’s honesty – they manage our expectations well and push us hard for support when they need which enhances the sense of relationship in our dealings. HR Director, Buro Happold

    Buro Happold

  • Client Testimonials

    "I have worked with Novo on a number of occasions and each time they have prioritised making sure they understand not just the role, but the culture of the business, which is something I have valued highly. It is incredibly important to our business that our values and brand are respected during a recruitment process, as the recruiter is the face of our business.  I have at all time been confident that Novo has represented us as we would ourselves. I would have no hesitation in recommending Novo Executive Search & Selection." Head of HR Strategy and Development, BAM Construct UK Ltd  

    BAM

  • Candidate Experience

    "I received an excellent service from Novo, from my initial meeting with the consultant to the final negotiations around the job offer the service was faultless. I felt I was well matched to the role and I was kept well informed during the entire recruitment process and any queries I had were answered very promptly. I would highly recommend Novo". Head  of Procurement

    JISC

  • Client Testimonials

    “In a challenging and competitive market I have been impressed by the level of service and communication provided by the team at Novo Executive Search. I would have no hesitation in recommending using the services again as we continue to grow and expand.” Director, WSP Buildings

    WSP Buildings

  • Home

    BPE is a highly successful multi service law firm based in Cheltenham with a growing and developing presence in many disciplines such as Private Wealth and Corporate Law. Novo's Legal Division were retained to recruit Technical Associates across areas such as Private Client and Corporate Law for the company.  Through retained comprehensive South West headhunting search assignments within Gloucestershire, Bristol, Swindon and Bath, Novo were successful in appointing suitably exerienced Associates in both practice areas.

    BPE Solicitors

  • Client Testimonials

    Bray & Bray is a highly successful multi service law firm based in Leicestershire with a growing and developing Dispute Resolution Department. Novo's Legal Dvision were retained to recruit a Partner in Dispute Litigation for the company during early 2020. Through a targeted and comprehensive East Midlands headhunting assignment process Novo were successful in appointing a Partner for the practice in the Autumn of 2020.

    Bray & Bray Solicitors

  • Client Testimonials

    We engaged Novo Executive Search and Selection to work on one senior recruitment assignment for Wilo (UK), a key and pivotal role; Sales Director for Building Services. Ryan and his team delivered a high standard of service. Professional, thorough and great communicators, Novo Executive Search and Selection listened to our brief and ensured that their focus was on providing a candidate, who closely matched our needs and wants. It was evident throughout my dealings with Novo, that they had put a high level of effort in and shown their focus above and beyond with their hard work. I would have no hesitation in recommending Novo Executive Search and Selection, they are resilient, true grafters and in summary, they earnt their fee. We will be using the consultancy again. HR Manager UK & IE

    Wilo (UK) Ltd

  • Candidate Experience

     “I was engaged in a successful recruitment process to become a Sales & Marketing Director for a division of one of the largest global facilities management companies. The process was handled by Novo superbly throughout and it was clear that Novo was managing this in a highly pro-active manner liaising between both client and candidate regularly. When delays occurred in the process, they always provided open and honest dialogue. Above all, Novo was excellent at building rapport and had a genuinely warm personality in both face to face and phone conversations. A great service!” Sales & Marketing Director

    iss

  • Client Testimonials

    During 2020 Novo were appointed by the Alt Han Co, a niche smart metering organinsation, to assist with the appointment of a Customer Operations Director appointment. Through running a thorough and targeted Operations Director executive search project, engaging with a wide audience of experienced Customer focused Operations Leaders from the technology products/solution market Novo were successful in appointing a suitably experienced Director for the Alt Han Co.

    Alt Han Co

  • Candidate Experience

    "I was very impressed by the whole experience. Novo had a good understanding of the post on offer and what was required and had obviously taken the time to match this to my skill set. They kept in close contact throughout and assisted in facilitating contract negotiation, making the whole process painless for me as a candidate. Couldn’t ask for anything more." Operations Director

    atmos consulting

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