Robert Smith Email & Phone Number

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

I am the co-founder The Grichan Whitestone Partnership, an Executive Search, Interim Management and Business Consulting practice.We specialise in recruiting C-Suite, Directors, Senior Managers and Consultants who are hand-picked from our network of global contacts or from our dedicated in-house research function.I am the Managing Partner of the Interim Management and Business Consulting functions, as well as taking the lead on all of the operational enabling functions of the business. Our Sector focus is in:- Business Services- Built Environment- Complex Outsourcing- Critical National Infrastructure- Defence- Logistics- Security & RiskRecent successful assignments have included:- Interim MD, Healthcare and Education- Interim CFO, Transportation- Interim CFO, PE owned Business Services organisation- Interim Operations Director, Utilities- Interim Transformation Director, Support Services- Interim Programme Director, Business Services- Interim Account Director, FMIf you are a candidate wanting to expand your network or a client wanting to discuss a potential problem, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 07341 558 262 or 0113 512 1500 or email me directly at RSmith@GrichanWhitestone.com

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

For quite some time we’ve been asked by our long-term customers to service roles in the mid-market space. Whitestone Resourcing is the vehicle that will address this need. Headed up by an experienced, industry specialist and long-term friend, Adam Smith. My role will be to support Adam in growing the business from both a strategic and operational persecutive, alongside my role as one of Managing Partners of the Grichan Whitestone Partnership.For more information visit whitestone-resourcing.com or email hello@whitestone-resourcing.com

Leeds, United Kingdom

In July 2021, the Whitestone Partnership merged with the Grichan Partnership, creating the Grichan Whitestone Partnership. The Whitestone Partnership is a solution focussed Interim Management, Executive Search and Executive Coaching practice, supporting all board, sub-board and head of roles within Facilities Management and Support Services, Business Services, Infrastructure and the Built Environment sectors. As an independently owned business, with a rich history in the sector, we’re well placed to take on and deliver the right work, rather than chase and fail to deliver the wrong work. If you’re motivated to put the solution in place, we’re motivated to deliver and delight. With this in mind, our outcomes base methodology will leave you with a great deal of confidence that we understand you, your problem and ultimately how to fix it. With a career spanning almost 20 years, my skillset lies in developing strong relationships through a consultative, straight talking approach delivering solutions-focussed solutions. Having a stellar network of experienced executives, turnaround specialist and business consultants and a genuine passion for the sector I am well placed to offer a full suite of executive recruitment solutions.

Harrogate, United Kingdom

I headed up the Infrastructure and Built Environment practice at Interim Partners (now New Street Consulting Group), with a specific focus on board and sub-board, cross functional roles. With a network of experienced, board and sub-board Interim Managers, possessing a broad, cross-discipline skill set covering; General Management (MD/CEO/COO), Commercial, Operations, HR, Procurement and Supply Chain, Finance and Turnaround Specialists, along with a genuine passion for the sector, I was well placed to offer a full suite of interim management solutions across the Infrastructure and Built Environment markets. My market incorporated;- Utilities - Transportation- Facilities Management- Public Service Outsourcing- Business Services- Construction Services- Property and Real EstateRecent successful assignments have included:- Interim MD, Healthcare and Education- Interim CFO, Transportation- Interim CFO, PE owned Business Services organisation- Interim Operations Director, Utilities- Interim Transformation Director, Support Services- Interim Programme Director, Business Services- Interim Account Director, FM

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Leeds, United Kingdom

I headed up the Michael Page Construction Business, based out of the Leeds office. My focus, and that of the business was the recruitment of mid to senior level managers and executives within the Construction Industry.Placing professionals in the various regions of the UK. Placement of Construction professionals in the following sectors:- Commercial- Residential - Infrastructure- Civil Engineering- Distribution/Industrial- Healthcare- Education- Hotels/Leisure- Retail- InteriorsSpecialties: - Executive Search & Selection- Professional recruitment services- Career & salary advice- Industry networking events- Full recruitment solutions

As Divisional Manager, I ran the Leeds office, with full profit and loss accountability for the Yorkshire Region of this specialist Construction and Built Environment Recruitment Consultancy. AndersElite cover markets such as; Town Planning, Architecture, Surveying, Consulting Engineering, Environmental, Construction, Rail, Health & Safety, Renewable Energy, Facilities Management and MoD.Initially I joined AndersElite as a Recruitment Consultant back in 2002, tasked with developing our position within the Public Sector Engineering market. My specialism is within the Highways, Traffic and Transportation sector, however, I have experience recruiting within Building Structures, Building Services, Bridges, Water and Environmental. Early success lead to promotions to Senior Consultant, Managing Consultant and then to Divisional Manager in March 2009.