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Ruth Richardson is a Senior HR Manager at Crafts Council since June 2023, providing HR support to a dedicated staff team while focusing on creating an inclusive workplace. With a diverse career as a freelance consultant since 2009, Ruth has contributed to various arts, heritage, and cultural organizations across the UK, including serving as Head of Team Development at Coventry City of Culture Trust, where Ruth managed HR processes and initiatives promoting equality and staff well-being. Previous roles include Partnership Manager and Skills Academy Manager at Creative & Cultural Skills, where Ruth built crucial relationships to foster engagement in the creative sector, as well as consultancy positions with prestigious institutions like the University of Birmingham and Ormiston Academies Trust. Additionally, as a Company Director at Work in Progress Arts Ltd, Ruth led projects aimed at empowering young people through the arts, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to cultural development and education.