Emma Backhouse

Emma Backhouse is an experienced professional currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Lingen Davies Cancer Fund since February 2023. Previously, Emma held the position of Head of Improvement Networks at NHS Elect from September 2015 to February 2023 and worked as the National Delivery Officer for Urgent and Emergency Care at NHS England from April 2013 to April 2015. Earlier roles include a position as HEO at the UK Department of Health from September 2011 to March 2013 and as a Biological Assessment Officer at the Australian Department of Agriculture from January 2009 to April 2011. Emma holds a BSc in Zoology from Bangor University (1998-2001) and a PRINCE2 Project Management certification from The Knowledge Academy (April 2022).