Phil joined the National Lottery Community Fund in June 2022, as England Director (Strategy, Partnerships & Engagement) - jointly overseeing the largest portfolio of funding in England, ensuring the new funding strategy is best informed by partnerships and engagement with key stakeholders.

 

Before joining the fund Phil was Executive Director for External Engagement at City Lit - the largest adult education college – and before that held a number of senior leadership positions at the Youth Sport Trust, Legacy Trust UK and Big Lottery Fund, as well as 10 years within the Civil Service, working on a range of high profile policy issues and international campaigns, as well as directly within a Minister’s private office. 

 

Phil’s career to date has led to extensive experience in strategy development, corporate communications, political engagement, policy and programme development, funding distribution, strategic leadership and stakeholder relations.