Emma currently works as a Policy Team Leader in the Civil Service.

A previous business owner, Emma brings a breadth of experience of developing social enterprises within the voluntary and community sector including mediation and a home care service. Her specialism was Business Development and income generation.

With a decade as a senior manager and CEO in the charity sector, Emma also brings a thorough knowledge of governance within community organisations. Her experience includes working in housing-related support services as well as the homelessness sector. Since moving to Knaresborough five years ago, Emma has become involved in the community, serving on the NDP working group, Live Local Initiative.