• A highly motivated, commercial, strategic board level HR Director. Wide HR and operational experience, results driven and passionate about always delivering to a high standard.

• Known for her strong interpersonal skills, the natural ability to motivate teams, build trusted relationships and partner at all levels.

• Ruth brings a blend of strategic and creative thinking and commercial acumen along with a practical focus to make things happen for the benefit of teams, customers and the organisation.

• Ruth has over 25 years of private and public sector experience, particularly in leisure, hospitality and fitness, covering operational and strategic management and leadership up to Board level.

• She is a skilled commercial leader, used to working across large, multi-site establishments.

• She has extensive experience of leading large, remote teams and working with groups and individuals as a mentor.

Ruth is a skilled and agile professional who prides herself on understanding the needs of the business and is passionate about creating practical and efficient solutions that will add real value to teams. A strong believer in the power of great internal communications and ensuring the best employee experience for all. With an operational background Ruth has a strategic and pragmatic approach to all things people related. Friendly and outgoing, she is enthusiastic and approachable and skilled at building relationships to get the best out of people. Outside the day job Ruth is a qualified Les Mills Body Pump Instructor and indoor cycling instructor and teaches these in gyms on a regular basis.