THE boy with the best job in Britain is preparing to hand over his keys to the board (game) room – and now the hunt is on for a new “head of fun”.

Prudhoe’s Mac Toal, (9) was the envy of youngsters everywhere when he landed the “job” at Gateshead’s intu Metrocentre, of ensuring there was plenty of free fun on offer for young shoppers.

But now his year-long “contract” – and that of his deputy head of fun, Myah Rose Wilson (7), from Sunderland – is coming to an end and the search has begun to find their replacements.

Mac said: “It’s been the best year ever. We’ve played a really big part in leading intu Metrocentre Kids’ Club and become best friends with the Metrognomes – but that’s not all.

“We’ve opened and reviewed new restaurants and even given our verdicts on fashion and Christmas toys.

“We’ll both be very sad to hand over our jobs, but we know that whoever gets them next will have a brilliant time.”

The centre is looking for a new head and deputy head of fun, aged between six and 10, to provide specialist advice on all its children’s activities – and, in exchange, they will be given gift vouchers, toys and fun experiences.

The roles will not clash with school, as the pair, who will be first in line to meet any stars and special guests visiting the Metrocentre, will only be asked to help out during holidays and half-term breaks.

The centre’s marketing manager Helen Atkinson, said: “Our heads of fun have been amazing. They’ve opened Santa’s grotto and turned on the Christmas lights and Mac has even had his own magazine column.”

To apply, children must explain in up to 200 words why they think they should be the new head of fun.

Applications can be in the form of a letter, song or even a video - the more creative the better – and must be accompanied by a recent photograph.

They can be posted in the post box at the centre’s Exhibition Square, alternatively, children can email their applications to headoffun@intu.co.uk or post them to intu Metrocentre, Centre Management, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE11 9YG.

All applications must be received by Sunday, March 6, and interviews will take place leading up to the Easter half-term break.

For more information go to www.intu.co.uk/metrocentre/fun or visit the online job application at http://intumetrocentre.co.uk/About-Us/Jobs/intu-Retail-Services/Job/1791.