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Framptons

Novo’s experienced Food and Drink search practice did a wonderful research job on these assignments, and we look forward to Novo helping Framptons with further projects in the future.
Managing Director

Framptons

Central Bedfordshire Council

Novo supported us with carefully selected executive and non-executive search campaigns; all three roles were successfully filled. Thank you.
Director HR

Central Bedfordshire Council

MWH Treatment

Thanks to Novo for all their support and professionalism in helping us appoint an excellent Engineering Director. Your contribution has been much appreciated.
Head of People

MWH Treatment

OCT

It has been a delight working with you. You are my first port of call whenever we need serious talent!
John Lucas CEO.

OCT

Chiorino UK Ltd

We were delighted with Novo’s work and efforts. Theye significantly contributed to achieving our goal. We therefore would have no hesitation in recommending Novo to any other organisation looking for help or advice in executive recruitment.
Vice President.

Chiorino UK Ltd

Bray & Bray Solicitors

Novo’s Legal Team were retained to recruit a Partner. Through a targeted and comprehensive headhunting assignment process Novo were successful in appointing an excellent Partner for the practice.
Managing Partner

Bray & Bray Solicitors

Gemserv

Through running a thorough and targeted non-executive search campaign, engaging with a wide audience of experienced people from the environmental, technology, health and energy markets Novo were successful in appointing an excellent NED for Gemserv.
Managing Director

Gemserv

Jaywing

Novo were recently retained to recruit an HR Director for Jaywing The targeted search assignment engaged with a very strong shortlist of candidates based in the North and East Midlands resulting in the successful appointment.
Managing Director

Jaywing

Wilo (UK) Ltd

Novo are resilient, true grafters and in summary, they earnt their fee. We will be using the consultancy again. HR Manager.
HR Manager UK & IE

Wilo (UK) Ltd

Forrester Sylvester Mackett

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

Delta Simons

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

Animalcare

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

EPRL

This is the fifth senior manager recruitment undertaken by Novo. Your skills and processes have helped to find the right candidate every time.
CEO

EPRL

Wardell Armstrong

Novo was excellent in understanding our requirements and was responsive to our needs, so working with them has always been a pleasure.
Owner

Wardell Armstrong

Renewable Energy Generation

The whole experience was absolutely first class, and I will have no hesitation in using Novo again.
Chief Executive

Renewable Energy Generation

BAM Construct UK Ltd

I always have 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

Trapeze

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

Trapeze

Glide Pharma

We have worked with Novo Executive Search before on several challenging pieces of recruitment. Novo has provided an excellent quality of service which has led to a successful appointment on each occasion.
Operations Director

Glide Pharma

CACI

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

WSP Buildings

In a challenging and competitive market, I have been impressed by the level of service and communication provided by the team at Novo. I would have no hesitation in recommending using the services again as we continue to grow and expand.
Director

WSP Buildings

Melton Renewable Energy

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

Melton Renewable Energy

Clearsprings Support Services Ltd

As a result of Novo’s commitment and hard work we have acquired five 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

Buro Happold

I have enjoyed working with Novo, it is a relationship I am happy to continue. Novo scores very strongly acting as the virtual face for my Company.
HR Director

Buro Happold

Starbucks

Our new senior executive is smashing it. I’ve had unsolicited feedback from various corners and our executive leadership team are all aglow. He’s simply great!
HR Director

Starbucks

World Sailing

Thanks again for a super service.
Director of Finance & Business Operations.

World Sailing

RECCo

Novo ran a highly professional and thorough search process, bringing forward an impressive list of candidates for our consideration.
Ex Chair

RECCo

Care is Central

I worked with Novo on both sides of the table as a candidate for a great role and later where they found me some top candidates.
When finding candidates for me Novo took time to understand the company, the role and the type of candidate I needed and delivered in all respects. I could not recommend highly enough and we will be working together in the future.
CEO

Care is Central

Cura Terrae

We’ve invested in Novo for a strategic MD appointment in the past for one of our Group businesses. We received an excellent service, strong shortlist and a great result. I would not hesitate to recommend Novo to other businesses in the future.
Group CEO

Cura Terrae

  • 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
  • Client Testimonial

    Bray & Bray is a highly successful multi service law firm based in Leicestershire with a growing and developing Dispute Resolution Department. Novo’s Legal Division were retained to recruit a Partner in Dispute Litigation for the company during early 2020. Through a targeted and comprehensive East Midlands headhunting assignment process Novo were successful in appointing a Partner for the practice.”

    Bray & Bray Solicitors
  • Client Testimonial

    “Novo was appointed to search for a new Managing Director for Chiorino UK Ltd. The UK division (one of 60 divisions worldwide) has traded for over 40 years. Novo were able to access the very best candidates, keeping us fully informed throughout the process. From the initial list of candidates presented to us we were able to recruit a successor. We were delighted with Ryan’s work. We would have no hesitation in recommending Novo.”

    Vice President, Chiorino UK Ltd
  • Client Testimonial

    “During the first half of 2021 Novo 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, and a start up care homes and services business, as well as suitably experienced Executive Directors for both of these new organisations. All 3 roles were filled.’

    Central Bedfordshire Council

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