Miles Samuel
About Miles Samuel
Miles Samuel is a Talent Lead with extensive experience in technical recruiting, particularly in engineering and product roles. He has held various positions across multiple organizations, including roles as Head of Talent at Contact Web Ltd and Senior Tech Talent Partner at Cutover.
Work at Beam
Miles Samuel currently serves as the Talent Lead at Beam, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the recruitment process and improving candidate experiences. His responsibilities include overseeing talent acquisition strategies and ensuring alignment with the company's goals. His tenure at Beam follows a diverse career in talent management across various sectors.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Beam, Miles Samuel held several significant roles in talent acquisition. He worked as the Head of Talent at Contact Web Ltd for four months in 2023. Prior to that, he was the Global Talent Lead for Tech & Product at Cutover, where he contributed to the growth of engineering and product teams following Series B funding. His experience also includes positions at Wise as a Technical Sourcer and at IKEA as a Recruitment Partner in Engineering.
Educational Background
Miles Samuel studied Law at Anglia Ruskin University, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education at The University of Law, achieving a Legal Practice Course (LPC) MSc from 2015 to 2016. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in talent acquisition and legal placements.
Diverse Career Background
Miles Samuel has a varied career that spans legal placements, recruitment, and personal training. He has worked in roles such as a Summer Legal Intern at Shell and a Team Administrator at the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Additionally, he has experience as a Personal Trainer at The Gym Group and as a South London Youth Coordinator at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, showcasing his diverse skill set and interests.
Achievements in Talent Management
Miles Samuel played a key role in doubling the engineering and product teams at Cutover during a critical growth phase. His expertise extends to hiring sales and operations teams for a BPO startup, where he worked with both enterprise and startup clients. His focus on creating exceptional candidate experiences is evident in his approach to technical recruiting, particularly in engineering and product roles.