Lucy Smith

Biography

Lucy Smith was Director General of the Strategy and Change Group at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from December 2020 to June 2024.

Prior to that Lucy was at the Department for Education (DfE) in September 2020 for 3 months to lead on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) and on recovery priorities for schools in the light of the pandemic.

Lucy’s previous roles in government include:

  • Director General of UK Governance Group at the Cabinet Office
  • Director of Constitution Group at the Cabinet Office
  • Principle Private Secretary in the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office
  • Director of Strategy and Performance at the Department for Education