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Ruth Knoyle - Careers UK - Meet the team
Biography:

Ruth's worked in Talent acquisition for over 20 years and has diversified recently into Talent Management and Development. Ruth has experience from her current and previous roles in recruiting across all disciplines from engineering to media to business support functions across Europe. Ruth has spent the last 12 years within the Tata HR function holding various positions within Talent Acquisition and has been responsible for the Development and Acquisition team at Tata Steel UK for just over a year. A fluent welsh speaker, Ruth is responsible for the continuous improvement of Talent policies and processes to ensure a simple and best in class candidate and employee experience.

Ruth thrives on the challenges that comes with working at Tata and the exposure her role gives her to other parts of the business as well as the autonomy to ensure TSUK recruits and develops quality, diverse talent.

E: ruth.knoyle@tatasteeleurope.com
M: +44 (0)7774 017776

Ruth Knoyle
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Development
Biography:

Charlotte has worked in Recruitment for over 10 years, with 7 of these at Tata in a variety of roles within the Recruitment Team and Agency support. She has experience in recruiting across all disciplines from Engineering & Technical to the Business Support Functions across the UK on both a permanent and temporary basis.

Charlotte studied English Literature at Cardiff University. She is responsible for Coaching, Developing and Mentoring our Team of Talent Acquisition and Development Advisors, the recruitment of Tata Steel UK Senior Manager/Leader vacancies and supporting the continuous improvement of recruitment policy and processes.

Her favourite thing about working for Tata Steel is the focus on the community at both the company and in the wider community whilst working with passionate individuals striving to make a difference.

E: c.cassidy@tatasteeleurope.com
M: +44 (0)7776 978604

Charlotte Cassidy
Talent Acquisition Manager
Jon Taylor
Biography

Jon joined the Tata Steel team in 2022 and is responsible for managing the recruitment process for our Engineering, Technical, Operations and Supply Chain vacancies. After completing his Business Management degree, Jon has gained over 10 years’ experience having worked for recruitment agencies, as an in house recruiter and has run his own recruitment business.

Jon is passionate about delivering an exceptional recruitment service to enable us hire the best talent available.

E: jon.taylor@tatasteeleurope.com
M: +44 (0)7799511683

Jon Taylor
Talent Acquisition and Development Advisor
Laura Rowles
Biography

Laura manages the end-to-end recruitment process for graduates, placement students and apprentices. Laura is a masters graduate in Communications, Media Practice and PR with previous experience in recruitment within the fashion industry.

Laura’s favourite thing about Tata Steel is working with people who are passionate about our industry and helping Tata Steel’s growth into a sustainable future by recruiting the right people to get us there.

E: laura.rowles@tatasteeleurope.com
M: +44(0)7342067969

Laura Rowles
Talent Acquisition and Development Advisor