Work for Virgin: Jobs of the week – 18 January

Five people wearing red swimsuits or swim shorts run on a white sandy beach
Virgin Limited Edition
Natalie Clarkson
by Natalie Clarkson
18 January 2023

Looking to make a change in your career in 2023? You’re in the right place. See what you could do in the Virgin family…

Head of People, Necker Island at Virgin Limited Edition

Necker Island, Richard Branson's private island and home in the British Virgin Islands, is unquestionably the most idyllic place in the Caribbean. Currently, Virgin Limited Edition is recruiting a Head of People to join its team there.

This role requires an experienced HR professional with a minimum of three years hands-on experience as a People Manager or Head of People – and experience in the luxury hospitality industry is preferred.

You’ll also need to know your way around designing, customising and implementing HR policies, standards and processes, and be competent leading, designing and carrying out a recruitment strategy and supporting activities – recruitment marketing, interviewing and selection.

Want to work in paradise? Find out more and apply now.

Virgin Galactic team prepares for test flight
Virgin Galactic

Copywriter at Virgin Galactic

Virgin Galactic is seeking a mid-senior level Copywriter to help establish and elevate the Virgin Galactic brand across a variety of marketing materials and written communications.

This role is responsible for bringing the brand and product proposition to life via copy across brand touchpoints, product and sales, social, email and content needs. You'll be responsible for helping to generate compelling ideas and construct engaging copy that builds the Virgin Galactic brand, increases awareness and drives audience engagement. The Copywriter role is an invaluable member of the Creative Studio and reports jointly to the Director, Brand and Marketing and the Creative Director.

Virgin Galactic is looking for someone who revels in the bold, embodies curiosity, and communicates directly yet inspirationally to bring our brand positioning to life. Where there is passion and creativity, the sky is not the limit.

Sound good? Find out more and apply now.

Richard Branson smiling with the Virgin Unite team in New York
Martin Romero

Community Operations Associate at Virgin Unite

Virgin Unite is the independent entrepreneurial foundation of the Virgin Group and the Branson family. Virgin Unite challenges the unacceptable – working to change systems, and the world’s toughest issues, for good.

Virgin Unite is looking for a Community Operations Associate to join its team in New York. This role is at the centre of the Virgin Unite community team, executing all operational responsibilities for this team and related events.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee and execute all operational needs for various Unite events including: budgeting, payments, registrations, contracts and agreements, and generally working across departments to ensure smooth delivery in the run up to and after the events.

  • Work with the Virgin Unite Safeguarding Lead to ensure safeguarding is embedded in all community events. Support the Community Managers with post safeguarding briefing actions where required.

  • Maintain the community team events calendar, liaising with various internal stakeholders to manage and flag calendar constraints for planning purposes.

  • Oversee the smooth functioning of the Virgin Unite Community portal, working with team members to expand its functionality as needed.

Think you’re the person Virgin Unite is looking for? Find out more and apply now.