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Security & Risk

We provide expert recruitment services to Security & Risk companies around the world.

In the early noughties, new businesses flourished delivering secure spaces and transit for Governments and Global businesses in austere environments in the Middle East and Africa.

These businesses also flourished in areas such as Maritime Security and specialist areas such as Kidnap & Ransom, Geo-Political risk and ‘Country Entry’ consultancy.

The Grichan Whitestone Partnership is arguably one of the top providers of Security & Risk recruitment services in this somewhat ‘closed’ sector maintaining confidential relationships with both Clients and Candidates right across the globe.

We have filled some of the most sensitive roles down the years that have seen the subsequent actions of our candidates, operating within our customers, deliver tangible results making the world an incrementally safer place.

Security & Risk Roles

Typical roles we’ve helped to fill in the Security & Risk sector include:

Managing Director
HR Director
Finance Director
Interim Commercial Director
Interim Project Director
Interim Head of Asset Strategy

What our clients say

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 provided a quality service to me over the last five years. What sets him apart is his speed of response in collating a shortlist of candidates. This ability comes from his extensive market knowledge, and his own personal tenacity and drive to get the right results for his clients. His amenable and flexible approach makes him very easy to work with.

MD 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

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

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

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: