The Diocese of Derby is pleased to announce that Lisa Marriott has been appointed as Head of Safeguarding.

Lisa joins the Parish Support Team from Derbyshire County Council, where she was the team manager in the Children's Services, Early Help and Safeguarding team.

On starting her role, Lisa said: "I am thrilled to be here at Derby Church House to support parishes and churches with their safeguarding responsibilities.

"I am extremely passionate about safeguarding and making people feel safe and being able to live their life how they want to live it.

"I want us to be transparent about the way we work and for people to have full confidence in our churches as safe places where we welcome everyone."

Lisa also holds the designation Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) and will advise the bishop on matters relating to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.

She will lead the Safeguarding team and sit within the operational Senior Leadership Team.