Ruth Hardy

Ruth Hardy is Associate Director of HR at The Futures Trust, where she leads the strategic direction of the Trust’s people agenda while overseeing the delivery of high-quality operational HR services. She provides expert guidance across all aspects of HR, supporting leaders to create an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Ruth holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Personnel Management and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

With extensive experience across education and other sectors, Ruth specialises in organisational development, employee relations, change management, and talent planning. She plays a key role in shaping and delivering the Trust’s HR strategy, ensuring it underpins educational excellence, organisational growth, and long-term sustainability.

Passionate about building strong, collaborative relationships, Ruth partners with leaders at every level to design and implement people-focused solutions that enable staff and students to thrive.