People Technologist

We’re on the lookout for someone who’s equal parts big-picture thinker and curious detail-diver. You’ll lead the charge in making our people tools, technology and systems smarter, more intuitive, and distinctly Virgin – combining data-driven decisions with beautifully simple digital experiences.

Our Virgin Family

Virgin Red and Virgin Management are the dynamic core of the Virgin brand. We reward our loyal customers with Virgin Points through an extensive partner network, nurture the Virgin brand globally across diverse industries like travel, health, and space, and champion customer-centric innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. Together, we unlock unique experiences, foster deep customer connections, and drive our purpose forward.

We’re a huge brand, but not a huge team, which means we take a hands-on approach while thinking strategically. Everyone rolls up their sleeves to get things done, making it an exciting and collaborative place to work.

Tell me more

• Lead our AI playground – think playful prototypes, amazing agents, and helping our people be brilliant
• Define and deliver the future of our people tech – from fresh functionality, powerful partnerships to implementing new platforms, you’ll set the roadmap and bring it to life
• Spot trends and future-of-work insights before they’re mainstream – and translate them into experiments, tools, or smarter ways of working
• Roll up your sleeves to improve our existing tools and flows – think onboarding, performance, rewards – making them simpler, slicker, and more human
• Build the team’s confidence to adopt new tools – from AI to automation – with hands-on demos, plotting and practical collaboration moments
• Act as a connector between tech, data and people experience – translating needs, mapping processes, and finding customer-first solutions that feel intuitive
• Be the team’s trusted advisor on everything from data privacy to dashboard storytelling – helping us stay compliant, secure, and savvy

What you’ll need

• You might have worked in a dedicated HRIS or HR Systems role, or maybe you started out as a curious HR generalist or HR Business Partner and found yourself becoming the go-to person for all things people tech. Alternatively, you might just be starting out in your first few People roles, with a flair for all things digital.Confident experimenting with different AI tools and smarter prompting
• Experience with modern HR tools (think Hi-Bob, Workable, Peakon – not the mega Oracles and Workdays of the world)
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on tinkering – you’re just as happy training an agent as you are designing a roadmap
• Analytical brilliance – the curiosity to ask “what if?” and to think about what data we’ll need, where and how, to answer Virgin’s big questions
• Change-ready mindset – from piloting new ideas to launching full systems
• A love for making things better, not just managing what’s there

The extra details

Role type: Permanent
Location: London hub (approx. 2 days per week)  & your home space
Salary: £55-70k plus bonus - We're putting our salaries out there for everyone to see - no smoke and mirrors, just honest numbers. We'll offer a salary that matches your skills, always aiming for room to grow.
Working hours: Full time, and we embrace flexible working (4 day weeks, job shares and whatever your mind cooks up). Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.
Closing date: 15th July 2025
Interested in this role? We're ditching the dusty old CV for something way cooler. The first stop on your journey with us will be creating your Vizzy profile. After you register your interest, we'll slide into your inbox with your exclusive Vizzy link – your golden ticket to showcasing why you're our People Technologist whizz.

Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know. 

Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!