Acting Executive Director of People and Inclusion
Joanne Kelland-Owen
Biography
Joanne Kelland-Owen is the Acting Executive Director of People and Inclusion at the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Joanne became the Acting Executive Director of People and Inclusion in February 2025.
Acting Executive Director of People and Inclusion
The Executive Director of People and Inclusion leads the strategic direction and delivery of the people agenda at the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a key member of the Executive Team, the role will include human resources, organisational development, equality, diversity & inclusion and staff wellbeing.
They champion continuous improvement, transformation, and employee engagement to ensure DBS remains an agile, high-performing, and inclusive public service employer.