The new role has been created as part of its Kids' Takeover season this summer and English Heritage is now looking for a CEO with a difference to lead this season of events and fun activities. The charity is calling on all children aged 12 or under who love castles and forts and battlefields and who have lots of imagination to put themselves forward for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The first task in the new Child Executive Officer's in-tray will be making the wishes of thousands of children come true. The CEO will ask kids from all over the country for the fun historic activities they have always wanted to do, whether it's a sleepover in a castle, leading a Roman army into battle, or locking their Dad in a dungeon. The Child Executive Officer will then work with English Heritage to make this History Wish List come true as part of its Kids' Takeover season.

The Child Executive Officer will provide a kid's eye view on English Heritage's summer events programme and on some of English Heritage's most iconic sites, including Stonehenge. The CEO will be supported by a special Roundtable of six children who will help spread the fun across their local sites.

Emily Sewell, Head of Events at English Heritage, said: "We want to get a kid's eye view of history and let them takeover this summer. We already have a wealth of fun and exciting events for families at our sites but our first ever Child Executive Officer will put children firmly in the spotlight and give them the opportunity to get hands-on with history and do things they've never done before.

"We're looking for someone who is imaginative, who can be a kids' champion, and who can play their part in bringing history to life. We can't wait to see the entries."

To apply for the role of English Heritage Child Executive Officer, children will need to say what period in history they would most like to travel back to - and why - and tell us what fun activity from the past they would most like to do. Shortlisted children will be invited to a fun audition at an English Heritage site near to them. The successful Child Executive Officer and Roundtable will be revealed at the beginning of July.

The successful Child Executive Officer will receive lifetime membership of English Heritage, a birthday party with their friends at their favourite English Heritage castle, a stay at one of English Heritage's holiday cottages, and much, much more.

Children can apply at English Heritage sites or online. Applications open on Thursday 21st May and close at midnight on Sunday 7th June