Melanie Steel

Biography

Melanie Steel took up her role as HR Director for the Cabinet Office in June 2012.

Prior to that she worked for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) as HR Director to the Corporate IT Function.

At Unilever, Melanie worked in the HR Transformation Team, the largest HR outsourcing deal, in partnership with Accenture. Prior to that, Melanie spent 14 years at the Ministry of Defence (MOD), including four years in Germany supporting the Armed Forces, establishing an HR function for the civilian and locally employed staff. She also held a number of key roles at MOD Head Office in London.

Previous roles in government

  • Chief People Officer