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

“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

"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
Candidate Experience

"I found the whole experience refreshingly straightforward compared to other organisations I have dealt with in the past. Novo were flexible with their selection stage and then supported me through the company interview process, providing valuable feedback and updates at each stage. All in all a professional approach and a company I would willingly use again and recommend to others." Supply Chain Director.

Actavis
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
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

“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
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

“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
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
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