Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS

The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .

Senior Staff

Dr Gillian Fairfield

AFPRB Member

DBS Board Member

DBS Board Member

DBS Board Member

DBS Board Member

DBS Associate Board Member

Parul Kumar

DBS Associate Board Member

Colin Reid

Co-opted member of Quality, Finance and Performance Committee

Dr Jeff James CBE

Chief Executive

Ian Johnston

Deputy Chief Executive & Executive Director of Operations

Vicky Ridley-Pearson

Executive Director of Technology and Innovation

Martin Skeats

Board Secretary

Joanne Kelland-Owen

Executive Director of People and Inclusion

Sarah Clifford

Executive Director of Strategy and Impact

Neil Curtis

Interim Executive Director of Finance and Commercial Services

Latest Publications

DBS launches its 2026-2027 business plan

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DBS expands Faith in Safeguarding campaign nationally

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DBS launches new podcast for employers and safeguarding professionals

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Self-employed workers and personal employees can now apply for Enhanced DBS checks

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DBS launches new Customer Satisfaction Survey to improve services

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DBS publishes 'In Conversation With' video to support faith organisations with the legal duty to refer

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