Ruth has spent over 20 years working in recruitment – a field she absolutely loves. Ruth has had the privilege of leading recruitment teams both in the UK and globally across a range of industries, from retail & manufacturing to hospitality & and tourism, including at Global Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies like AkzoNobel and Sainsbury’s.
Currently, she’s working in the public sector as the Assistant Director of Talent Acquisition at NHS Blood and Transplant where she is leading a complete transformation of recruitment. It’s an amazing organisation that saves and improves lives every day – what better purpose can an organisation have?
When she’s not at work, you’ll often find Ruth walking her dog on the beach, cheering on women’s football, or playing a (very) casual game of badminton.
What’s a recent professional achievement of yours that you are proud of?
Our organisation has this year been externally recognised at a ‘confident’ level in Inclusive Hiring.
My team has delivered a sustained improvement in our Time to Hire metric of c.40% over the last 12 months. A huge achievement in a public sector organisation.
What is your prediction for the future of the TA industry?
Ai will help TA evolve, but human connection will always be the key to success
What projects are you planning on working on in 2026?
Delivering an automated ‘smart’ sifting solution for our highest volume roles