INTERNATIONAL SEARCH
OPERATING NATIONALLY
AND GLOBALLY

We have a successful track record of executive recruiting across all continents. We are able to draw upon the considerable experience of our consultants and researchers many of whom have multi-lingual skills.

We work across a range of industry sectors in each region and have a broad understanding of the issues organisations face in each sector. In addition to understanding these factors, we recognise that there may be specific issues to overcome within a specific market, geography and culture.

Through a collaborative culture focused on successfully delivering recruitment projects across the globe, Novo rises to the challenge of utilising high-value human resource and consultancy services to take your business forward. We aim to deliver our clients the best possible service to satisfy their international executive recruitment challenges.

All our executive search consultants and researchers have a wealth of commercial experience internationally and unrivalled insight into their specialist sectors. Our executive search consultants offer a professional service, working ethically and with integrity to establish strong relationships with clients.

Novo Executive Search and Selection invests heavily in training and development ensuring that all of our staff apply the most reliable and effective tools and techniques for solving clients’ international recruitment challenges in a consistent manner.

To have a confidential discussion about our services please contact 
George Woodward Director [email protected] or
Ryan Mills Director [email protected] 0844 241 2064

This methodology is most effective when clients are looking to attract high calibre candidates with cross transferable skills.

Our Directors

George Woodward

George Woodward

Director

George is a key part of Novo Executive Search’s leadership team and is instrumental in driving forwards and running the business as it continues to grow. As an experienced Director with over 15 years UK and global executive search experience George has an outstanding track record in recruiting exceptional talent for FTSE clients through to mid-size companies and owner managed SME’s.

Ryan Mills

Ryan Mills

Director

Ryan is a Director of Novo Executive Search and Selection, with extensive experience recruiting senior management and board level professionals across a multitude of sectors. His client base ranges from start-ups through to large corporates and PLC’s.

  • Client Testimonials

    "The whole experience was absolutely first class and I will have not hesitation in using Novo again." Chief Executive, Renewable Energy Generation

    REG

  • Client Testimonials

    “Thank you very much for your involvement in identifying our new Product Development Director and managing a very smooth process. This was a significant recruitment process for our business and I am very pleased with how it has gone from start to finish.” CEO, Animalcare

    Animalcare

  • 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

    As part of our growth strategy it was essential for Clearsprings Support Services to partner with a professional and agile business to work alongside us and execute our acquisition plan. Following a robust selection process it was clear that Novo had the right credentials and through Dale exhibited a level of competence and understanding which made my decision to engage with Novo very easy.  The project managed by Novo and the performance from day one underpinned the selection of partner. Throughout I received a high level of analysis, good and timely communication and positive feedback from acquisition targets. As a result of Novo’s commitment and hard work we have acquired 5 very good businesses; a great team effort.  We plan to embark on a third round of acquisitions next year and will have no hesitation in choosing Novo as a partner.   Managing Director, Clearsprings Support Services Ltd

    Clearsprings Support Services Ltd

  • 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

  • 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

  • Client Testimonials

    Jaywing is an award winning and leading UK integrated data, creative and marketing agency with offices in Sheffield, Leeds and Newbury. Novo were recently retained to recruit an HR Director for Jaywing and was successful in appointing an experienced individual into the post who comes with a diverse mix of fast paced retail sector expertise. The targeted search & section assignment engaged with a very strong shortlist of candidates based in the North and East Midlands resulting in the successful appointment.

    Jaywing

  • Client Testimonials

    During the first half of 2021 Novo Executive Search worked with the Central Bedfordshire Council on 3 retained search assignments; the recruitment of a Non-Executive Chair to oversee the Board of a start-up housing development company (New Vista Homes) and a start up care homes and services business (Care is Central), as well as suitably experienced Executive Directors for both of these new organisations. Through running targeted traditional headhunting searches which were supported by carefully selected executive and non-executive advertising campaigns, all 3 roles were filled.    

    Central Bedfordshire Council

  • Client Testimonials

    “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

  • Client Testimonials

    "You have done a fantastic job…your work gets taken for granted a lot but you really have found a special candidate for us, so really well done.”   Partner,  Forrester Sylvester Mackett  

    Forrester Sylvester Mackett

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