Interim Management

How can interim management help?

Interim management can help you to meet all kinds of challenges, from change management and transformation projects, to meeting specific short-term skills gaps. 

The clear advantage that interim management brings over other routes is the ability to quickly bring in experienced individuals to work alongside your existing team, introducing new skills, applying deep experience and leaving a valuable legacy. 

It’s all about finding the right person with the right skills. Effective interim management will establish best practice learned at the highest level. It will create permanent and beneficial change and inspire your management team long after the appointment has been fulfilled. 

Why use an Interim Manager?

An interim manager enables you to harness the skills of a highly experienced person to fulfil the needs of your organisation at a particular moment in its life.

Interim management is a flexible and cost-effective solution for transformational change. We have a proven track record in introducing experienced interim managers with the knowledge, skills and objectivity needed to push through major initiatives.

Indeed in our opinion, the most effective use of interim management is when it is deployed in a focused and controlled way with outcomes and timescales clearly defined and managed.

For an informal discussion please contact Jo Watkins Director 
on 0844 241 2064 jo.watkins@novoexec.com

An Interim Manager can be employed for a number of reasons

  • An interim manager can be used at a time of crisis to turn round a failing service or business. They may offer expertise to a challenged management team. This could mean bringing sound financial management or wise counsel to an organisation that has lost its way as well as the ability to tackle issues such as grievances, poorly managed commercial relationships, broken procurement contracts or problems with internal relationships.
  • Interim managers may be brought in at a time of change for an organisation. Start ups, new business development, mergers/acquisitions or restructuring within a company are all productive areas for a skilled interim manager. 
  • Equally an interim manager or director can give a company or organisation some breathing space during the recruitment of a permanent executive or a period of temporary absence of an existing executive. 
  • Many clients who are seeking to improve or innovate take advantage of the specialist cross-sector skills interim managers offer to develop new products and services. For example, for a charity or museum thinking of developing a new revenue stream, bringing in a retail expert may be the right solution. Thinking of outsourcing your HR service? Then hiring someone who has done it before makes sense, but it’s unlikely you’ll need them forever. 
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Why choose Novo Interim?

Novo Interim has a track record that is second to none in providing the right interim manager for the job.  We develop a really good understanding of clients' business culture, so that we place interim managers who fit in well and make a difference from day one. 

We have a tried and tested methodology for matching the right executive to each assignment and this has been re-paid with exceptional loyalty from our existing interim managers and clients.

Advantages of Interim Appointments v Permanent Appointments

Permanent Director                                 Interim Director

  • Fixed employment costs                    Daily rate charged for days worked              
  • 3 month notice period                        7 day notice period
  • 10 weeks to recruit                              3 days to recruit
  • Member of Paid Service                     Classed as a supplier
  • 6 month induction period                  Performance measured from day 1
  • Redundancy liability                            No redundancy liability



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Our Directors

Dale Perrett

Dale Perrett

Director and Founder

Dale is one of the Founding Directors of Novo Executive Search and Selection. He is part of the Novo leadership team that drives the business. He remains passionate about working with clients on a daily basis delivering executive search assignments. Dale has a breadth of experience successfully working across many sectors.

Jo Watkins

Jo Watkins

Director

Now a Director at Novo, Jo has spent 10 very successful years with the business. Jo has extensive experience recruiting senior management and board-level professionals across a range of industry sectors.

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    “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

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    "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

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    “CACI has asked Novo to help us with a number of senior level appointments. Each role required individuals with very specific skills and experience and we felt that we would be unable to fill the positions using alternative methods such as advertising. We have been consistently pleased with the work Novo has done on our behalf. They provide a thorough and professional service at all stages of the recruitment process, from creating the job specification through to the final discussions with the selected candidate. They communicate regularly and take the time to really understand our business and the specific requirements for each role.  Novo has always been able to fulfil the briefs we have given them and we have been impressed by the candidates put forward for interview. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to other businesses.”   Vice-President Consumer Marketing, CACI

    CACI

  • 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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    “Novo was excellent in understanding our requirements and was responsive to our needs, so working with them has always been a pleasure. They assisted us with recruiting senior staff in a very competitive market and produced results.” Owner, Wardell Armstrong International

    Wardell

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     “Following a highly successful trial with Sainsbury Catalina was asked to roll out a multi-million pound loyalty solution and Novo was retained to find key personnel to manage this contract and relationship. They followed a structured and detailed approach which led the presentation of a number of high calibre shortlists from which a Business Unit Director and Account Director were selected. At this point, there were several delays in agreeing the final details of the contract and with Novo’s help we were able to retain the interest of the selected candidates until we were able to bring them on board. Throughout, all communication was clear, their work transparent and our expectations were managed well at each stage through to final engagement. “Novo has been retained again to find additional people and of the original candidates, one has gone on to become the UK MD while the other is being considered for an international business development role. “Through Novo’s commitment and hard work, we have been able to retain and build the key account whilst strengthening the management team in Europe. The recruitment process exceeded our expectations and has been a huge success. We did not hesitate to use Novo’s services in the future.” Catalina Marketing

    Catalina Marketing

  • Client Testimonials

    “This is the fifth senior manager recruitment undertaken by Novo on behalf of EPRL in a relatively short space of time as we expand our management capabilities. Each time the process has been smooth and in each case the eventual successful candidate has hit the ground running and made a positive impact on the business. The European Project Manager role was a difficult one to fulfil but again Novo’s skill and process have helped to find the right candidate.” CEO, EPRL

    EPRL

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    "Novo have consistently put forward high calibre candidates and continue to provide a friendly and supportive professional service." HR Director, Trapeze  

    Trapeze

  • 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

  • Candidate Experience

    "I have received outstanding service throughout. Novo clearly work closely together as a team and their clients. Novo was instrumental in finding me my ideal role and helped me secure that role every step of the way, offering good advice and encouragement from the outset. More importantly, Novo have altered my negative perception of the recruitment industry and I'd highly recommend them to anyone." Head of Health & Safety

    Thurlow Nunn

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