Virgin is looking for a Head of Yes: salary of £50,000 for travel and leisure.

Virgin launches 'Head of Yes' contract with a decent salary

According to The Sun: Virgin has announced a new six-month contract for the position of 'Head of Yes'. This opportunity allows for the selection of a candidate who will experience the company's most luxurious travels and experiences.

The salary for this position will be up to £50,000, and the new 'Head of Yes' will be tasked with documenting their adventures on social media.

Applications can be submitted from September 29 to November 10. To participate, one must publish a TikTok video sharing the moment they said 'yes' to an unforgettable experience and use the tag #headofyes.

The British want to say 'yes' more

A survey of 2000 adults showed that the desire to attend concerts, spend days in spas, and book spontaneous trips ranks high on the list of things the British want to say 'yes' to this year.

The survey revealed that one in ten respondents (9%) rarely says 'yes' to new opportunities, often due to anxiety about change, fear of the unknown, or financial concerns.

Interestingly, 80% of Britons plan to make more effort to become more adventurous and step out of their comfort zone next year.

“It’s encouraging to see people wanting to say ‘yes’ more - now they just need to do it,” said Andrea Burchett, Chief Loyalty Officer at Virgin.

According to the data, 38% of those wishing to be more open indicated that they want to accept help when it’s offered. And 45% hope for more weekend getaways with friends.

Top 10 things people want to say yes to more often

• Booking a spontaneous trip (e.g., a flight or road trip)
• Attending local events (e.g., festivals, fairs, comedy shows)
• Going on weekend trips with friends
• Visiting a concert
• Trying a new activity (e.g., a dance class, a sport, a fitness class)
• Engaging in a past hobby
• Accepting help when it’s offered
• Spending a day on wellness activities (e.g., spa, mental health day)
• Trying new cuisine
• Sunrise hikes

Learning to fly an airplane is an experience that helps step out of the comfort zone The desire of Britons to say 'yes' more reflects a longing for new experiences and positive change. With the new opportunities offered by Virgin, candidates will have a chance not only to earn but also to discover new horizons. The trend towards adventurousness and the willingness to accept help underscores a shift in people's attitudes towards life and opportunities.