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Virgin has announced a six-month contract for a ‘Head of Yes’ to try out some of the company’s best luxury travel and experiences

You could earn £50,000 to travel first class, rest your head in boutique hotels or cruise the seas aboard a luxury liner.

Virgin has launched a six-month contract for a ‘Head of Yes’ to test some of the company’s finest luxury travel and experiences available.

The role offers £50,000 and all the successful candidate will need to do is document their journeys on social media. It follows research of 2,000 adults which discovered that attending live music events, enjoying spa days and booking last-minute getaways are amongst the experiences Brits wish to embrace more often this year, by saying yes.

The survey showed nine per cent are hesitant to say yes to various activities blaming anxiety about change, a fear of the unknown or financial concerns as main reasons not to.

One in five also say no to opportunities due to being trapped in routine – with millennials being the worst offenders. Nevertheless, eight in ten are planning to make a conscious effort to become more daring and venture beyond their comfort zones next year.

They’re hoping to attempt activities such as skydiving, riding roller coasters, or sampling different cuisines.

Andrea Burchett, chief loyalty officer at Virgin, which commissioned the survey, said: “It’s positive to see people wanting to say ‘yes’ more – now they just need to do it.

“Actions speak louder than words, so if you’re thinking about doing something that might jolt you out of a comfort zone, there’s no better time for it.”

Brits reckon that by embracing more opportunities – whether that’s weekend getaways or simply accepting help from others – will bring them greater happiness and boost their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Meanwhile, others anticipate it would leave them feeling more satisfied with their lives, with seven in ten adding that some of their finest memories came from embracing new experiences.

Andrea added: “The Head of Yes role exists to remind the world what happens when you stop overthinking and start living.”

“Life doesn’t get bigger by playing it safe,” Andrea adds. “This [job] is for the person who says yes to karaoke, to skydives, to showing up even when it’s easier not to.

“Saying yes is the fastest route out of routine. If your idea of a good day is saying yes to something that makes your friends text, ‘Wait, what?!’, then you’re exactly the kind of mischief we want to fund.”

Applications to become the ‘Head of Yes’ are open from 29 September until 10 November.

Hopefuls simply need to share a TikTok video detailing a moment when they embraced an unforgettable adventure, using the hashtag #headofyes to enter.

RICHARD BRANSON’S TOP TIPS FOR SAYING YES

Say yes first

Work out the details later. Most of life’s great adventures start with a leap into the unknown. Don’t overthink it – opportunities rarely come fully formed.

Turn fear into fuel

The things that scare you often turn out to be the most rewarding. If it makes your stomach flip, it’s probably worth doing.

Embrace spontaneity

Some of my best experiences came from last-minute decisions. Say yes to that trip, concert or crazy idea. You’ll rarely regret it.

Make “why not?” your default

Instead of talking yourself out of things, ask yourself why not. More often than not, the reasons not to do something are smaller than you think.

Seek out adventure in the everyday

Saying yes doesn’t always mean skydiving. It can mean trying a new food, taking a different route or speaking to someone new.

Surround yourself with “yes” people

Spend time with people who lift you up and encourage you to try new things – you’ll find yourself saying yes more naturally.

Value experiences over perfection

Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” If you’re always waiting, you’ll miss the moment. Jump in and learn along the way.

Challenge routine

If you’re stuck doing the same things day in, day out, deliberately say yes to something that disrupts your usual pattern. That’s where growth happens.

Let curiosity lead you

Curiosity is the best compass. If something excites you or sparks a question, say yes to exploring it further.

Remember – life is short

No one looks back wishing they’d said no more often. Say yes, collect memories and live boldly

MILLIONS of Brits are set to unlock TWO new TV channels for FREE with no change to their subscription.

Virgin TV customers can expect the freshly added channels to the guides in a major shake-up.

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They will be FAST channels, Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television, which means they will be available through broadband connection.

This means customers will need to have a Virgin TV 360 box, Virgin Stream or a Virgin V6 box with Wi-Fi or ethernet.

The new channels are British Screen Classics on 450 and wedotv movies on 451.

British Screen Classics offers a 24/7 stream of hits from ITV Studios and Studio Canal.

It features adored titles from every genre, including comedy, horror, war, adventure, drama, and romance.

Meanwhile wedotv boasts over 500 films which are rolled out across Romance Mondays and Sci-fi Wednesdays.

This comes as 33 more FAST channels are also accessible on Virgin TV, including Inside Crime, Homes Under The Hammer, Red Bull TV, Hell’s Kitchen, and many more.

Virgin Media O2 Chief TV and Entertainment Officer, David Bouchier said: “Virgin TV is home to the best in entertainment and more choice for our subscribers. We offer enhanced value with fantastic on demand and channel content at no extra cost, including two brand-new streaming movie channels.

“On top of the existing streaming channels available to Virgin TV customers, they now have even more choice and 24/7 access to exciting movies for free.”

The new channels can be found on the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) on your Virgin TV box.

This comes as customers have been warned BBC iPlayer will stop working on some of Virgin’s TV boxes in a matter of weeks.

The Sun can exclusively reveal how telecoms giant has been informing affected customers about the changes that are due to take place on July 23.

Those impacted are being offered a free upgrade to a newer Virgin Media box.

The firm says it has written directly to customers who have accessed BBC iPlayer in the last six months.

Only a small portion are expected to be affected due to the TV box’s age.

The boxes affected are the older TiVo models – V6 and Virgin TV 360 boxes will continue to offer access to BBC iPlayer as normal.

And, a much-loved sports channel has disappeared from Virgin Media boxes – but there’s a way to continue enjoying the matches for free.

Channel operator DAZN has made changes that affect all viewers, whether they’re on Virgin Media or watching via other platforms.

But, Virgin Media often has sweetened its TV and broadband deals with free tech to attract new customers.

And right now, you can bag yourself a free 9th Gen iPad when you sign up for its £88.99 MegaVolt bundle.

I’ve covered similar Virgin Media deals like this before, and they consistently deliver great value for money.

One of the most recent included up to £100 bill credit for new TV and broadband customers.

This month, the provider is throwing a free 9th generation Apple iPad exclusively to those opting for the MegaVolt package.

The 18-month contract is £88.99 per month, and gets you Virgin broadband, TV, and an O2 SIM,

It’s packed with top features, including Virgin Media’s fastest Gig1 Fibre broadband with speeds of up to 1130Mbps.

That’s ideal for busy households with lots of devices competing for bandwidth.

Of course, that free iPad is the icing on the cake here, and it’s a fantastic gadget to make the most of the super-fast speeds.

Whether that’s streaming your favourite shows, keeping little ones quiet for an hour, or browning the web. 

Did you know that women already control a third of the world’s private wealth— and that number is expected to soar past 50% in the next 5 years? But how can you be part of that growth?

Now You Know speaks with Cristina Jaeger, the founder of HerFinancialFreedom. Cristina’s mission is to close the gender gap in wealth and investing and help women gain financial independence. She shares tips on how women can meet their financial goals.