Tim Ruffer is Head of Publishing at the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM). He is well known for his work in church music and hymnody, notably serving as a key contributor and editor for comprehensive worship collections.

He contributed to the major revision of the historic hymnal published as Ancient and Modern: Hymns and Songs for Refreshing Worship. His published editions for this collection include the Ancient and Modern - Full Music Edition, the Ancient and Modern - Organ Edition, and the Ancient and Modern - Melody Only Edition.