IS this the world’s best job for pub-goers?

A Widnes pub has launched a search for the UK’s first ever ‘pub-licist’ and is encouraging locals to apply for the coveted role – which will include drinking beer and catching up with friends.

The Observatory Hungry Horse pub on Queensbury Way, is advertising the dream job for pub goers and calling for a spokesperson to represent the pub company in return for a £500 salary.

As well as drinking on the job, the pub-licist will also be faced with responsibilities that will include, attending entertainment events at their pub, watching sports and playing the odd game of darts, pool or snooker.

As well as sampling the latest drink selection, the pub-licist will also be required to make a number of visits to their local, in order to provide feedback and recommendations to help make their pub the best in the country.

Each task must be reviewed thoroughly and key feedback provided to management, to help the pub stay ahead of competitors and retain its role as the hub of the community.

The winning candidate should know their cask from their craft, be a pro at pub quizzes and be a key player in any pub sports tournaments.

David Morris, general manager at the Observatory, said: “Nothing beats the atmosphere and comradery of a local pub – and it really is the guests who make it such a great place to be.

“We’re searching for a pub fanatic who just loves a trip to their local, to become our first ever Pub-licist and help us to become the best pub the country.

“So, if you fancy taking part in a pub quiz, sipping on a cold beer or watching the big game – all while getting paid to do so, then we want to hear from you. We’d love it if the UK’s first ever pub-licist was from Widnes.”

Interested applicants should visit hungryhorse.co.uk/publicist before November 13 explaining why they’ve got what it takes to be the pub’s first pub-licist.