Melanie Southan

Melanie Southan is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in safety, security, and trade within various governmental roles. Currently, Melanie serves as the Head of Safety and Security Declarations at HM Revenue & Customs since October 2022, while also leading the Imports and EU Trade team at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since December 2018. Previous positions include Assistant Director at HM Passport Office and Projects Lead at the UK Home Office. Melanie's career began at Defra as a Senior Policy Advisor and earlier roles include Assistant Registrar and Course Administrator at the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Liverpool and a Master's degree in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy from the University of East London.