The Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern was appointed Minister of State (Minister for Skills) at the Department for Education on 6 July 2024. This role also became part of the Department for Work and Pensions on 6 September 2025. She was reappointed to both departments on 21 July 2026.

Baroness Smith previously served as:

• Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities) between 4 March 2025 and 21 July 2026

• Government Spokesperson for Equalities between 8 October 2024 and 4 March 2025