About Nova

As a specialist in creating long term partnerships between Clients and Candidates, trust and commitment is something we value at our core and with our dedicated consultants we guarantee to provide a tailored service bespoke to your recruitment needs! As an industry leader in recruitment sectors including Digital & Creative, Construction, Engineering, Web & Software and Renewable Energy; we always strive for excellence.

By utilising expert search strategies and established industry connections we only offer the best service for you and your business and our dedicated team are adept at identifying the people perfect for open roles and putting them together with the employers who need their skills. While being based in Manchester, we source talent UK wide and have an enviable track record evidencing this.

Sectors

Renewable Energy

Clients:
Partnering with Utilities, Independent Power Producers, Developers, and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

 

Recruitment Areas:
Specialist in discovering top talent from middle and senior management to board level. With a thorough knowledge of the Renewable Energy industry and how businesses are evolving with the global energy transition, providing clients with an honest and realistic solution to the problems faced with staffing in the Renewables industry

 

The key service areas include:
• Project Development
• Project Management
• Construction/Engineering
• Business Development
• M&A

 

Approach:
Being an excellent consultant is more than just matching CVs to a job profile, it’s understanding what the client wants and the culture they have established to find ‘The Perfect Fit’. This results in becoming a trusted partner with the client and candidates.

Web & Software

Clients:
Tech consultancy, gaming and building data / software teams for online sites in a variety of industries (SaaS, IoT, logistics, retail, real estate, price comparison, FMCG and manufacturing)

 

Recruitment Areas:
Specialist in selecting industry experts from mid range to head of department / senior management.
Using a strong knowledge of the tech industry, latest developments and industry tools we understand the hiring challenges companies face and use our expertise to secure specialist talent with the skills and experience needed in this fast growing sector.

 

The key service areas include:
• Data marketing / Web analytics
• Software Engineers
• Project Management / Product development
• Data Science (Engineering, Analysis, AI/ Machine learning)
• Software Development

 

Approach:
Valuing our clients by understanding the objectives, culture and challenges they face. We collaborate in a partnership and create a bespoke process built around their needs.

It’s not just about finding ‘perfect matches’ we create lasting commitments by qualifying our candidates with realistic expectations and providing highly skilled professionals with the experience to deliver.

Construction

Clients:
We provide support for Major commercial and residential building companies spanning the UK.

 

Recruitment Areas:
Specialising in the delivery of experts in the construction field across all levels and disciplines.

 

The key service areas include:
• Site Labour including bricklayers/plasterers/decorators
• Quantity Surveyors
• Project Managers
• Engineers
• Scaffolders and Roofers

 

Approach:
Utilising a thorough understanding of the construction market across all levels from the ground up, we are able to work with our clients to ensure we offer the best solutions for their given needs. Whether this be supplying a full task force from concept to completion or a one off requirement, we ensure we work collaboratively with our clients to guarantee we deliver exceptional results every time.

Digital & Creative

Clients:
We partner with National digital marketing agencies, inclusive charities and both established and start up digital companies providing a consultative approach to their recruitment needs.

 

Recruitment Areas:
Focusing on all roles ‘Digital’ we support any opportunity that would benefit from digital assistance by providing industry leading talent and all levels.

 

The key service areas include:
• SEO Specialist
• PPC Executive
• Digital PR
• Marketing Executive
• PHP Developer

 

Approach:
By providing a consultative approach to the process, we discuss the role and potential reasons it has been a struggle to appoint talent historically before we even began sourcing candidates. In doing so, we provide a proactive and effective recruitment strategy bespoke to our clients based on their needs and our market intelligence and recruitment experience in the sector.

Engineering

Clients:
We collaborate with companies of all sizes, providing tailored recruitment services across commercial, service and management positions within technical engineering sectors.

 

Recruitment Areas:
Providing comprehensive global recruitment services, fostering the growth and development of leading sales professionals, senior managers, and engineers. Our reach extends across national and international landscapes, spanning Europe, Middle East, Africa, and USA. We will showcase our proficiency in local employment regulations and understanding current market conditions.

 

The key service areas include:
• Sales Engineers
• Area Sales Managers
• Business Development Managers
• Sales Managers (Regional/National/International)
• Service/Maintenance Engineers (Remote/Fixed)

 

Approach:
Our approach is rooted in strategic consultation. Before starting on the candidate search, we engage in comprehensive discussions to unravel the true details of the role and uncover any previous challenges in talent acquisition. This strategic foresight allows us to architect a recruitment strategy that not only meets but exceeds our clients expectations. Backed by market knowledge and a wealth of recruitment experience in the engineering sector, we guarantee a recruitment process that is proactive, effective, and tailored to your distinct requirements.

Freight & Logistics

Clients:

Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Distribution – experienced in working with start up companies as well as multinational logistical powerhouses.

 

Recruitment Areas: Operational  – Ocean / Air / Road / Sea / Ocean / Rail / Multimodal / Import & Export Operators at all levels

 

The key service areas include:
• Team Leaders / Supervisors & Branch Managers
• Product Development Managers
• Key Account Managers
• Inside Sales
• Business Development Managers
• Freight Forwarder Customs Specialist/Broker
• Logistics Coordinator
• Risk and Compliance Manager
• Supply Chain Analyst

 

Approach:
Honesty & transparency; going that extra mile for both candidates and clients.
Being an expert in the Freight & Logistics sector everybody is treated the same and happy to assist all companies whether that be start-up businesses or market-leading specialists.
Ensuring both clients & candidates get the same professional service and delivering what we say we will time after time.
Priding ourselves on building long-lasting professional relationships with both clients & candidates alike, from start to finish.

Pillars

Commitment

We are committed to providing the best matches for both our clients and candidates. We appreciate that to some, recruitment can be a numbers game however at Nova Recruitment we take the time to get to know your needs to make sure we align clients and candidates to their common goals.

A personal approach 

We understand that our differences are what make us great which is why at Nova Recruitment we get to know our clients and candidates on an individual level to ensure we fully understand what is most important to you in your recruitment journey.

Dependability

We always seek to provide the same exceptional experience to every client and candidate regardless of how long we’ve worked with you or what your needs are. We are here to help with any of your recruitment needs and are always happy to do so.

Tenacity

At Nova Recruitment, we don’t give up no matter how niche requests may be. We’re not happy until you are.

Testimonials

Nova were able to find the perfect candidate for us not just in relation to skills but also company ethos. They are now considered our trusted staffing partner and are vital to all our expansion projects.

- Paul Watterson, Head of Engineering Services at Saturn Visual

Nova took all the stress out of hiring quality Engineers at short notice for our projects in the US and S. America; they are our go to partner for urgent requirements.

- Rae Kirkwood, MD of Global Process Management Ltd

I found Nova to be responsible and flexible in determining our requirements. I have been more than satisfied with the whole process and would recommend them.

- J. Day, IT Director at Affinity Leasing

Nova Recruitment is my go-to recruitment agency. They have helped me source a number of positions in my business, including sales, finance and web development.

- Ged Finneran, Managing Director of My Will Quote

James from Nova is amazing, he sends well-vetted candidates that are perfect for the role. He’s available around the clock for all your recruitment needs.

- Pravesh Solanki, MD of thefreshuk.com

Nova helped us source the right people for our business, based on both their exceptional talent and how well suited they are to our company.

- Dean McCormick, Director at One Agency Media

Nova provided a short-list of high quality candidates for us to meet with, leaving us with a tough selection to make. We’ll definitely be working with them again.

- Mark Fletcher, Chief Exec of Manchester Pride

Nova reached out to me about a position. A week and a half later I had a great job in a very ambitious and considerate company.

- Gareth Healey, UX Designer at One Agency Media

Nova contacted me about a role they thought I might be suited to. The whole experience was seamless; a month later, I was in a great new job!

- Louise Cook, Project Manager at One Agency Media

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