Amanda Arrowsmith
Biography
Amanda Arrowsmith has been a Non-Executive Director of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Board since February 2025.
Amanda has a wealth of experience in senior leadership roles within the public and private sectors, with a particular focus on People Strategy, Organisation Development, and Business Transformation.
She has led impactful change initiatives in organisations such as the CIPD, where she serves as People & Transformation Director, and has extensive experience in shaping inclusive workplace cultures. Amanda is also an advocate for evidence-based HR practices and has spoken internationally on topics such as ethical and inclusive AI integration in the workplace.
Amanda holds additional governance experience and has contributed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in workplaces through strategic advisory roles. She is deeply committed to aligning people practices with organisational outcomes.
Amanda holds a MSc in Human Resource Management and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD
DBS Board Member
Board members are senior figures from outside DBS who bring a mix of expertise and skills from across the public and private sector. They all:
- oversee performance
- set the strategic direction for the DBS
- support and challenge management on implementing the DBS strategic direction
- make sure that statutory duties are carried out
DBS board members are appointed following open and fair competition and in line with the Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointments are for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of re-appointment.