novoElan Fast Track Recruitment

This division works to fulfil your recruitment needs for vacancies which do not warrant the use of retained search. Working on a success only basis it offers an effective, rapid solution, usually providing relevant candidates within 48 hours of receiving a vacancy.

The service complements the retained search service of Novo, offering a value added method by using the experience of its team and company database of active job seeking candidates.

To set novoelan apart from other agencies, this service adopts Novo’s successful, executive search processes to proactively seek and source available candidates that are only relevant to each client’s individual vacancy. It does not rely on previously registered candidates that might appear to have the right credentials. During each individual assignment; clients will have exclusivity of the relevant candidates until the recruitment process is complete.

We believe in working closely with our clients, taking extra care in fully understanding their business and people, being cost-effective and sourcing high-quality candidates that meet client specifications.

This service has a proven record of success in helping clients fill positions covering a broad spectrum including Administration, HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Technical and IT across all industry sectors.

For a confidential discussion please contact Susannah Mallaghan 
on 0844 241 2064 [email protected]

In addition to our Executive Search capabilities, we are uniquely positioned to help identify and attract professionals at the middle to upper levels of management, in both single-search and multiple managed search projects.

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.

Susannah Mallaghan

Susannah Mallaghan

Division Manager novoElan

Susannah leads the novoelan division. She has worked with Novo for 11 years. Prior to Novo, Susannah enjoyed a successful career with the Royal Mail, MM Teleperformance and RAC.

  • 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

    Non-Executive Directors (Audit Committee Chair) Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies’ aim is to become a global leader in the development of safe and effective prescription medicines to treat serious and life-threatening human diseases and conditions. Having recruited the current CEO, John Lucas and CSO, Valentino Parravicini Novo was asked to find two NEDs, including the Audit Committee Chair, in preparation for an IPO on the Standard London Market in May 2021. Not only were we tasked with finding experienced candidates, we were given only a couple of weeks to complete this vital recruitment. The roles were advertised anonymously and our extensive network of contacts was contacted to identify suitable and interested candidates to make up an initial shortlist of candidates. The first two candidates shortlisted to meet the Chairman were appointed and played an important role in preparing the business for its over-subscribed flotation on May 21st. As always, it has been a delight working with you. You are my first port of call whenever we need serious talent! John Lucas CEO.

    OCT

  • Non Executive Appointments

    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

    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

    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

  • 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 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

  • 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 Excutive Search & Selection was appointed to search for a new Managing Director for Chiorino UK Ltd. Chiorino UK is part of a large Italian group which manufactures conveyor and transmission belting, coated fabrics and polyurethane films. The UK division (one of 60 divisions worldwide) has traded in the UK for over 40 years. Novo were able to access the very best candidates in the market place. They kept us fully informed throughout the process and presented us with a number of candidates to interview. From the initial list of candidates presented to us we were able to recruit a successor. We were delighted with Ryan’s work and efforts he contributed to achiving our goal. We therefore would have no hesitation in recommending Novo Excutive Search & Selection to any other organisation looking for help or advice in recrutiment. Vice President.

    Chiorino UK Ltd

  • 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

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