WANTED! A Merlin-type wizard to cast a spell over tourists, protect a castle and watch over a fire-breathing dragon.

Benefits include a competitive wage, sword, pointy hat, passes to some of the UK’s best attractions – and a pension.

The wizards at Warwick Castle are looking for a ‘resident dragonologist’ to train all their staff in magic when their new Merlin inspired ‘Dragon Tower’ is launched at Easter.

According to the online advert, the ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of dragon myth, legend and be a dab hand at summoning up beasts, powers and riddles.

The high flyer must have at least five years’ experience in mythology and folklore, preferably in the realm of sorcery and dragons.