Our Values
Our company values are the guiding principles for the way we need to behave and how we work together
to create a stronger and more successful business.
Be Responsible /
A responsible attitude is very much part of the Novus DNA. We should all make a positive contribution and help to improve people’s lives to achieve a long-term sustainable future.
- Protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone we come into contact with
- Contribute to activity that is honest, accurate and with best intentions
- Enhance the lives of individuals within the communities in which we work
- Ensure all activity promotes a positive and sustainable environment
- Take decisions in the long-term interest of the business
Get it Right /
Everybody should understand how their contribution plays a part in Novus’ success and take responsibility for their own performance – striving to achieve realistic solutions that are fit for purpose, aligned to best practice and support future development.
- Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude
- Manage expectations to ensure that commitments are fulfilled
- Deliver results to budget and on time
- Plan and communicate effectively
- Take pride in all that you do
Nurture /
In addition to our duty of care to each other, we have a real commitment to the value of developing people and building successful relationships. We believe that everybody should demonstrate a focus on personal and professional growth to drive success.
- Recognise and manage individual and team performance
- Create an environment for our people to develop and maximise potential
- Create long-term and sustainable relationships
- Inspire, empower and motivate individuals to make a difference
- Prepare individuals for future opportunities
Embrace Change /
We operate in an ever-changing marketplace and to stay ahead of the competition we need to have a finger on the pulse, anticipate changes and have a relentless desire to respond quickly, so as to improve.
- Challenge current thinking and express your views, but respect decisions
- Continually look for ways to improve
- Understand that change is necessary for success and embrace it
- Demonstrate a proactive, forward thinking approach
- Embrace opportunity
Work Together /
Working cooperatively and enthusiastically within a team, supporting and encouraging others and making a full personal contribution. Understanding that working together as one team gives us the strength to achieve greater success than each team member operating independently.
- Challenge current thinking and express your views, but respect decisions
- Continually look for ways to improve
- Understand that change is necessary for success and embrace it
- Demonstrate a proactive, forward thinking approach
- Embrace opportunity
Be Authentic /
Being authentic is all about doing what you say you are going to do and being true to yourself. Authentic people are self-aware, focus on their own development and use past experiences to shape their actions. They stay grounded, build a support team, and practice their values and principles. Respect and loyalty are gained through authenticity.
- Act with respect and professionalism
- Understand the value of ownership and accountability
- Demonstrate a values-driven approach
- Ensure your actions are sincere to earn the trust of others
