The UK’s Happiest Job: Get Paid £30,000 to Travel the UK
holidaycottages.co.uk is on the hunt for one lucky individual to land a dream job. Launching a nationwide search, holidaycottages.co.uk is looking to find the UK’s first – Joy Seeker – a year-long content creator role offering £30,000 to explore the nation’s happiest destinations and share the joy along the way.
“We already know where people feel happiest in the UK – thanks to over 12,000 holidaymakers who shared their favourite destinations with us,” said Sarah Pring, Digital PR Manager at holidaycottages.co.uk. “Now we want to bring those places to life through real experiences. The Joy Seeker will help us show the joy that’s waiting in every corner of the UK, from peaceful coastal escapes to countryside retreats, and inspire others to discover their own happy place.”
The Joy Seeker will be the face of holidaycottages.co.uk’s Happy Place campaign, embarking on a 12-month journey to the UK’s 10 happiest destinations as voted for in a recent survey of over 12,000 guests, plus two emerging favourites that are climbing the ranks thanks to their increasing popularity among UK holidaymakers. Destinations will include stays in properties across Cornwall, Pembrokeshire and North Yorkshire.
The happiest places in the UK were voted as:
| Cornwall |
| Devon |
| Cumbria |
| Norfolk |
| North Yorkshire |
| Northumberland |
| Dorset |
| Pembrokeshire |
| Gwynedd |
| Suffolk |
As part of the contract, the Joy Seeker will:
- Receive a £30,000 content creator contract
- Stay free in a minimum of 12 stunning holiday cottages
- Have all travel expenses covered
The role requires the successful individual to share their adventures through photography, long and short-form social media content and blog writing, showcasing the joy of these places through authentic storytelling.
From wandering the cobbled streets of Devon’s coastal villages to hiking hidden trails in Pembrokeshire’s national parks, the role is about uncovering local stories, unforgettable experiences and the country’s most unique charms.
Throughout 2026, the Joy Seeker’s content will be shared across holidaycottages.co.uk’s digital channels and with national press.
Who should apply?
The ideal candidate is a confident and creative storyteller with a passion for travel, the outdoors, and celebrating local culture within the UK. They should be experienced in creating engaging content across various formats.
“This is more than just a job,” said Sarah Pring. “It’s a chance to swap your 9-5 for a year of creativity, adventure, and real connection to people and places across the UK.”
The journey to becoming the Joy Seeker involves three stages:
- Stage 1 – Submit an online entry form with a written pitch and a video where you tell us about your UK happy place.
- Stage 2 – Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a call, and to complete an additional creative task.
- Stage 3 – Finalists will go on a short break to produce property and location content.
The winner will begin their mission to spread joy across the UK in February 2026.
Visit holidaycottages.co.uk/blog/joy-seeker-competition to enter today – the closing date for entries is 20th January 2026.
