The Government of Jersey job advert was spotted by eagle-eyed social media users, who quickly made fun of the confusing – but not unappealing – advert.

 @dwedigital on Twitter was among those poking fun at the ad…

Despite being titled ‘Road Signs Markings Operative’, the job description described an eight-month part-time role as a gynaecology nurse working for the States of Jersey, though it also advertised itself as a “permanent” role.

It then provided details of the nurse to contact for more information – who will presumably also be at hand to answer questions about misspelt road signs such as “divertions”, “Kesingont St” and “Partiotic Place”, collected on a dedicated Facebook group by islander Phil Taylor.

The advert was also posted on the “Jersey Sign Mistakes” Facebook group. 

An islander named Greg Murray commented: “Have applied. Suits my particular skillset.”

And on a publicly-visible post on “Good or Bad Jersey Businesses”, one commenter added: “It’s a one-way: push!”

The ad is not live anymore – but a posting looking for a Road Sign Markings Operative is still live, this time offering £33,000 a year for maintaining, manufacturing and installing road signs as well as taking care of temporary and event signage.

Perhaps the ideal candidate is the person behind the 3 1/2 Mile Road sign, who still hasn’t admitted to their mischief…