A fun, outgoing person who is able to stand high temperatures in a fake-fur costume is needed for Lincolnshire's latest job opportunity.

Lincolnshire Co-operative has announced it is looking for a new performer to take on the role of their official mascot Kool Kat.

Lincolnshire Co-operative membership and community manager Sam Turner said: "Kool Kat is getting busier and busier so we are looking for another candidate to join our team.

"The role will be a lot of fun and there are lots of different events and activities that Kool Kat attends."

And the character loves nothing more than to be the centre of attention – he once performed alongside the Redcoats at Butlins in Skegness.

Co-op membership and community assistant manager Richard Whittaker has played the role on numerous occasions.

"It's not often you get to dress up as a giant cat wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses," he said.

" It is great meeting lots of different people and seeing their reactions to Kool Kat – because he is a friendly feline with kat-titude."

And whoever takes on the role has already been challenged to a duel – in the form of a race at Sincil Bank against Poacher the Imp.

Anyone interested in the job should call (01522) 533316 or visit www.lincolnshire.coop

For more on this story, including the full challenge issued by poacher the Imp to the new Kool Kat, see Friday's Echo