Our Interim Management Search Services

Interim leadership addresses immediate gaps. A sudden departure, a transformation programme, or a period of transition creates pressure on performance and continuity.

You need an executive who can step in quickly, stabilise operations, and maintain momentum while longer term decisions are made.

We support you to secure interim leaders who deliver from day one and provide clarity during periods of change.

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The Search for the Right Interim Management Leader

Interim appointments are different from permanent hires. They operate to a different timeline. You need someone who can assess a situation quickly, build credibility without a long runway, and begin delivering within weeks.

The stakes are higher. The margin for delay is limited.

You need a leader who has operated in similar situations. Someone who can enter an organisation, understand its dynamics, and take decisions without becoming constrained by internal politics. Someone who brings structure to uncertainty and clarity to the role.

The best interim leaders are not between jobs. The strongest interim leaders have chosen this path. They are selective about the roles they take.

You gain access to them through targeted research and long term relationships in the interim market. We assess candidates on their ability to enter, assess, and act.

You receive a shortlist of leaders who have delivered in comparable situations.

Our Approach to the Interim Management Search Process

Interim appointments often need to be made quickly, without compromising decision quality.

At Novo Executive, our process supports you to fill critical leadership gaps with clarity. It is structured, discreet, and aligned to your priorities.

Discovery: We start by understanding your situation, your timeline, and what success looks like in the short term. We meet with key stakeholders to clarify the mandate and the level of authority the interim will need.

Talent Search: We use a network built over two decades. Many interim leaders are not actively looking. We reach them through trusted relationships. We look for people with relevant sector experience and a track record of delivering in similar situations.

Assessment: We assess candidates on their ability to enter, assess, and act. We look for judgement, resilience, and the confidence to make decisions under pressure. We speak with referees who have observed them in interim roles.

Engagement: When you identify the right candidate, we help secure their commitment quickly. This includes managing start dates, day rates, and contract terms.

Onboarding Support: We stay involved after the appointment. We help structure the first few weeks to ensure the interim leader builds credibility quickly and establishes the right relationships to get things done.

 

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Why Partner with Novo Executive for Interim Management Search?

Interim appointments carry urgency. You need a process that supports fast, well-informed decisions.

Experience: We have placed interim leaders across multiple sectors for over two decades. Our consultants understand the pressures, the timelines, and the leadership dynamics of interim work.

Speed: We move quickly when you need us. Our network allows us to present candidates within days, not weeks.

Success Rate: We maintain a 95% placement success rate on retained searches. This reflects our focus on fit and our commitment to staying with the process until it delivers.

Industry Recognition: We are members of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants. This certifies our adherence to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Absolute Discretion: Interim Management searches require confidentiality. Discretion is embedded into every stage of our process.

Testimonials

Novo delivered exactly what we needed at a moment of real pressure. The interim operations director brought calm, clarity and genuine support to our teams. Confidence returned quickly and the airport regained its rhythm far sooner than we expected.

Interim Operations Director, International Airport

The interim MD provided by Novo was thoughtful, steady and highly effective. They handled a sensitive restructuring process with empathy and discipline, helping us stabilise performance while rebuilding trust across the organisation.

Interim Managing Director, Engineering & Manufacturing Business

Our interim HR director was a transformational presence. Novo understood the cultural challenges we faced and delivered someone who brought warmth, structure and credibility. Morale lifted, training improved and the organisation began to feel connected again.

Interim HR Director, International Hospitality Group

Novo introduced an interim COO who stabilised the business without slowing momentum. They aligned our teams, improved delivery discipline and restored customer trust. The organisation now operates with clarity and confidence.

Interim COO, High-Tech Software Company

Novo identified an interim CFO who combined deep sector expertise with reassuring emotional intelligence. Their impact was immediate, governance strengthened, our equity story sharpened and teams felt more prepared for the scrutiny ahead.

Interim CFO, Pre-IPO Biotech

Industry Expertise in Interim Management Search

Interim leadership demands vary by context. A turnaround requires different capability to a business preparing for sale. A sudden departure calls for a different approach to a planned transition. A transformation programme needs different experience to a period of stability.

Our interim search sector experience includes Aviation and Defence, Construction, and Technology, service-driven industries such as Finance and Law, emerging fields such as Sustainability and Renewable Energy, as well as extensive work across the Public and Nonprofit sectors.

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Meet Our Interim Management Recruitment Experts

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Susannah Mallaghan

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Dale Perrett

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Susannah Mallaghan

Division Manager novoElan

Susannah leads the novoelan division. She has worked with Novo for over 15 years. Prior to Novo, Susannah enjoyed a successful career with the Royal Mail, MM Teleperformance and RAC.

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Dale Perrett

Founding Director

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...

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Connecting Interim Leaders Globally

Interim leadership operates across borders. Many of the strongest interim leaders bring experience from multiple markets and have delivered in different regulatory and commercial environments.

We support interim appointments across the UK, Europe, and North America. When your requirement extends beyond the UK, we access the networks needed to identify leaders with relevant international experience.

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Current Interim Leadership Roles

Managing Director
Salary: Excellent package

Our client is a global leader in aftermarket automotive solutions for the commercial transportation sector. The business is a trusted partner to fleets, OEM manufacturers, and logistics operators across the world, offering a broad portfolio of purpose-built solutions for a variety of applications. The company’s unwavering commitment to innovation ensures its products not only meet but anticipate the evolving needs of modern transportation.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Manufacturing
  • Greater London
Job Ref No: RM MD 02/26
Date Added: 04-02-2026
Managing Director Geodata
Salary: £200K

A rare and exciting, opportunity exists for a senior executive to join a market leading provider of data, insight, and technology enabled solutions. The company is a highly respected, growth orientated organisation operating at national scale.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Technology
  • UK, Hybrid
Job Ref No: MD DP 02/26
Date Added: 04-02-2026
Managing Director
Salary: Excellent package

Our client is a market-leading high-end construction and fit-out contractor based in Central London, with over 40 years’ experience delivering exceptional projects across the prime residential, retail, commercial, hospitality and arts sectors.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Construction and Property
  • London
Job Ref No: MD RM 12/25
Date Added: 07-01-2026
Managing Director EMEA
Salary: Highly Competitive Package + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a global Tier 1 supplier of automotive products and accessories serving both private and commercial vehicle markets. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus, the business is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth and transformation across its EMEA operations.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Manufacturing
  • England, United Kingdom
Job Ref No: MD RM 11/25
Date Added: 13-11-2025
UK Country Managing Director
Salary: Six figure salary plus executive package

Our client is a manufacturer of logistics solutions supplied across multiple sectors. Their innovative and durable solutions enable businesses to move, handle, and distribute goods swiftly, safely, and securely.

The incoming UK Country Managing Director will hold full UK P&L responsibility, driving commercial performance, operational efficiency and long-term growth. This individual will be expected to strengthen existing customer relationships whilst unlocking new routes to market, ensuring the UK becomes a strategic growth hub for the Group.…

  • CEO/MD Sales/Business Development Strategy/Planning
  • Manufacturing
  • West Midlands Region
Job Ref No: MD JW 10/25
Date Added: 21-10-2025
This job has now been successfully concluded.

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