Emma Whitfield

Emma Whitfield has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Emma is currently working as the Head of Communications and Engagement at The National Lottery Community Fund since 2019. Previously, they held the same position at Big Lottery Fund from 2003 until 2015, where they led the delivery of communications and engagement in Scotland. Emma also worked as a Communications Manager at Big Lottery Fund, managing media relations and digital media.

In 2014, Emma took on a secondment at Glasgow 2014 Limited as the Public Engagement Manager. Here, they led a team responsible for delivering a community engagement strategy for the Commonwealth Games. Emma collaborated with various partners and stakeholders to ensure a successful event.

Before their roles at Big Lottery Fund and Glasgow 2014 Limited, Emma worked as a Senior Feature Writer at Evening Times Glasgow, where they developed human interest stories and lifestyle content. Emma also received recognition as a Campaigning Journalist of the Year in 2001. Prior to this, Emma worked as a Freelance Feature Writer across multiple publications including Scottish Daily Mail, Scotland on Sunday, The Herald, and UK national women's magazines.

In the initial stages of their career, Emma worked as a Feature Writer at Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd. Overall, Emma has demonstrated expertise in communications, media relations, engagement, and feature writing throughout their career.

Emma Whitfield completed their Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations at The Chartered Institute of Public Relations from 2008 to 2009. Emma pursued their Bachelor of Science (honors) degree in European Business and Technology at Coventry University from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, they attended the University of Montpellier for a year from 1992 to 1993, though no specific degree or field of study was mentioned.