Ruth Forster

Ruth Forster is the Founder of Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching, specialising in engineering, manufacturing and automation across the UK, Europe and USA. Having started her recruitment career in 1993, Ruth established Wagstaff in 2010. Today, the business supports organisations with permanent and contract recruitment, recruitment strategy, leadership development and workforce planning. Joining the TEAM recruitment network in 2012 changed Ruth's perception of collaboration and the opportunities it could create for independent recruitment businesses. By building trusted relationships with fellow recruiters, Wagstaff has been able to support clients across disciplines and countries beyond its own expertise and geographical reach. This has helped strengthen existing client relationships, retain business and create new opportunities. For Ruth, successful collaboration isn't about trying to be everything to everyone. It's about knowing your strengths, recognising the expertise of others and building partnerships that deliver commercial value for everyone involved.