The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Skills) in the Department for Education on 6 July 2024. This role also became part of the Department for Work and Pensions on 6 September 2025.

Since 4 March 2025, the Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern has also served as Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities).

She previously served as a Government Spokesperson for Equalities between 8 October 2024 and 4 March 2025.