Executive Recruitment
Specialists

The flexible nature of Novo’s approach allows us to apply our skills across a broad range of disciplines and areas of commerce. In fact there is little limitation to the scope of where we can and do operate. We have an extensive client portfolio in the private sector, public sector and not-for-profit sector.

Common with all executive recruitment and executive search assignments is a highly thorough and flexible process that can be adapted and applied to nearly all key recruitment situations.

With all executive search consultants having worked extensively within executive recruitment we can bring to bear expertise from operating with clients in a number of markets.

We will be delighted to provide both candidate and client references upon request. Please click on the sector links below for further information.

Our Directors

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.

Jon Hollier

Director and Founder

Jon is a Founding Director of Novo Executive Search & Selection. Beyond establishing and developing Novo, his extensive experience covers a wide range of disciplines across commercial and the third sectors. Jon has delivered a significant number of executive search assignments across the UK and internationally throughout his 20 year career.

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

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

Trapeze
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
Non Executive Appointments

In the Summer of 2020 Novo were appointed by Gemserv, the low carbon, energy, technology & health sector consultancy to recruit an experienced NED for their Board. Through running a thorough and targeted non-executive selection campaign, engaging with a wide audience of experienced people from the environmental, technology, health and energy markets Novo were successful in appointing a suitably experienced NED for Gemserv.

Gemserv
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
Client Testimonials

“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
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

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

“Thank you to you and your team for your work on this assignment, we were really happy with the candidates and, the approach was extremely good. We’ll certainly use you again for the next assignment.” Managing Director, Delta Simons

Delta Simons
Client Testimonials

"Novo were a real pleasure to deal with and impressed me with there professional, friendly manner and made my recruitment process smooth and problem free. Managing Director

Melton Renewable Energy