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Our Approach

A more tailored approach and careful assessment lead
to more successful hires. Going beyond short-term fixes
to deliver candidates that thrive over several years,
achieve targets, develop strategy and elevate their
employers’ organisation and brands to higher levels.

We believe successful hires, where candidates thrive over several years, achieve targets, develop strategy and elevate their employers’ businesses to higher levels, are the product of careful assessment.

Grichan Whitestone Partnership will work with you to source talent from the widest possible pool. Supported by open-source intelligence tools and psychometric testing to locate and objectively filter candidates.

Our highly professional and fair approach helps support the advancement of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace. We are proud to work together with our clients to achieve greater depth of representation for all among boards and senior management teams.

A process with a purpose

Over the years we have honed an auditable process that delivers successful hires in a timely fashion. In fact, 97% of our accepted shortlists result in a successful hire.

By breaking down search activities into measurable stages and utilising our team-shared cloud-based CRM, we deliver great results, quickly and efficiently. Each search has a weekly quality gate, and report from that gate to keep us on track to deliver the right results.

Our philosophy:

Authenticity – an honest approach to people, business, process & systems
Good moral compass – always working towards mutually beneficial outcomes
Communication standards – timely, agile by design, protecting the business at all times

Process:

Meticulous research/CRM AI candidate curation (within GDPR)
Repeatable process, task-driven, quality gates, updates

Recent successes:

Managing Director of a £650m >25k head blue-collar complex outsourcing business.
COO of a global organisation providing complex medical services in extremely austere environments.
Managing Director of a £1bn complex outsourcing business within the UK Defence Estate
Sales Director for a UK Government Services FM provider

What our clients say

Working with Richard on ‘hard to fill’ and critical roles has always been a joy. It’s often about more than the spec itself and his sector knowledge, willingness to challenge thinking and ability to stay close to his client even when the going gets tough has always proven welcome and valuable. This is about commitment to the client and style and I have always found Richard approachable, engaging and easy to do business with. So have candidates, something which is critical in ensuring early positive engagement on sometimes fraught and hugely demanding projects.

Group HRD – and Client

I really like the way Rob works, communicates well, and gives a clear view of opportunities. When working with him I’ve found that he walks the client/interim line very well. I have also found Rob to be very supportive and tenacious on my behalf. One of the good guys!

Interim CEO and Client

Richard has an excellent understanding of client requirements, he is someone who can be trusted to deliver in a professional, approachable and friendly manner. He also delivers which is key in this type of role.

CEO – Client

Rob has continually demonstrated himself to be an asset and trusted adviser since our first interaction. His informative and collaborative approach positively guide both candidate and recruiter through the selection and engagement process. Prepared to invest his time in gathering and validating data, sharing insights and candid feedback to prepare and guide both parties to a successful appointment. Having a broad market knowledge, breadth of contacts, together with possessing the commercial acumen to interpret and appreciate the skills/experience required to achieve a positive outcome. Rob will return those late calls/emails and strive to appease all parties, demonstrating commitment and professionalism during direct engagement and beyond to foster and develop relationships.

Interim Account Director and Client

I’ve known Robert for many years and have in that time both recruited through him and also taken advice and support from him as an interim exec consultant. In whatever capacity it has been Robert has in-depth and relevant knowledge of his sectors, he does have a dynamic & direct approach to action but mainly he is passionate and driven in what he does. Simply put, I trust Robert to do what he’s says he’s going to do, to have balanced objectives and to have the best interest for all parties at the heart of what he does. I wish Robert all the very best with The Whitestone Partnership and I know I will be doing business with him in the future.

Interim Programme Director and Client

Services We Offer

Our specialist recruitment services benefit companies from all sectors. Discover the services we offer at Grichan Whitestone below.

Sectors We Serve

Here at The Grichan Whitestone Partnership, we have extensive knowledge and over 30 years of experience working with big names from a wide range of sectors.

Functions

The Grichan Whitestone Partnership specialises in Executive Search, Interim Management and Business Consulting with a deep subject matter expertise across a breadth of disciplines, making timely, successful placements across the following functions: