EXPERIENCE
Samantha Slee is the Head of People at Sleeping Giant Media, an award-winning digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, PPC, and social media marketing. With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources, Sam has worked across Education, FMCG, and Digital Marketing, bringing a people-first approach to every organisation she supports.
Sam holds a BA in Criminology from the University of Hull and is CIPD Level 7 qualified. A true business partner, she is passionate about creating a culture where employees thrive, making Sleeping Giant Media a fantastic place to work. Her focus is on helping people grow, develop, and achieve their career aspirations.
At the heart of her role is designing and delivering management training programs, enhancing wellbeing and mental health support, and guiding staff through their day-to-day challenges. She believes that HR isn’t just policies and paperwork—it’s about people, ensuring employees have a voice, a place to share ideas, and the right foundations to succeed.
Sam also specialises in supporting businesses through change, providing stability, guidance, and a supportive presence. Whether it’s career progression, feedback, or simply a chat about the future, Sam is dedicated to helping people navigate their workplace journey with confidence.
TALKS AND RECOGNITION
Education and career development are Samantha Slee’s passions, as she firmly believes in the power of education to shape future success. She actively supports universities and schools, helping the next generation of employees discover their ‘why’ and unlock their potential.
Sam has delivered talks and workshops on:
- Career development, guiding individuals towards their professional aspirations
- Business culture and the impact of leadership on employee engagement
- Organisational design & development, shaping workplaces that foster innovation and growth
Her commitment to making Sleeping Giant Media a truly people-first employer is reflected in key initiatives, including:
- Championing the Menopause Workplace Pledge
- Ensuring recognition as a Real Living Wage Employer
- Leading the company’s B Corp certification application
- Driving flexible working practices to support a modern workforce
- Designing and delivering management training programmes
- Enhancing wellbeing and mental health support for employees
- Establishing a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and open communication
Sam’s dedication to HR strategy, workplace culture, and employee wellbeing has positioned Sleeping Giant Media as a leader in progressive, people-focused business practices.
Through her work, she continues to drive meaningful change, shape industry standards, and inspire future talent.
WHAT DRIVES ME
Samantha is deeply interested in why people behave the way they do and how the workplace can create the right foundations to support them in both their professional and personal lives. Whether it’s through flexible working, family-friendly policies, or meaningful employee benefits, she believes that businesses have the power to positively impact lives and create environments where people can truly thrive.
For Sam, passing on knowledge is a privilege—just as much as learning from others. She is passionate about supporting people at every stage of their careers and lives, ensuring they have access to the right training, guidance, and opportunities to succeed.
Her family is her biggest driver. Being a strong role model for her children while demonstrating a dedicated work ethic is at the heart of everything she does. She also values sharing experiences with others, drawing on real-life insights from living abroad and travelling the world—something she considers a true privilege.
As a Colourworks Theory Yellow, Sam is naturally energetic, people-focused, and passionate about positivity and collaboration. She loves discovering what makes others tick and helping people play to their strengths, creating teams and workplaces where everyone can shine.
Through her work in HR, culture, and leadership, Sam aims to create workplaces that empower people, recognising that every individual’s journey is unique and deserves support, respect, and opportunity.
