A company is looking for a new sleep executive to take part in a planned experiment which assesses how light and sound affect sleep quality.

The successful candidate will receive a salary of £24,000 pro-rota and be expected to have their sleep monitored in various conditions.

Home interiors specialists Hillarys want to carry out an investigation into how light and sound can disrupt sleep.

While getting a good night’s rest is a vital part of staying healthy, there are various factors preventing sleepers from achieving the minimum recommended seven hours.

To get to the bottom of how important darkness and silence are, the team are on the hunt for the perfect candidate to be paid to get some shut eye.

What does the job involve?

The successful entrant will be invited to the Hillarys offices in Nottingham where a control area will be set-up for the new sleep executive.

They will be asked to wear a sleep monitoring device that will determine how different conditions affect the quality of their rest over varied time periods.  

The different sleeping simulations will include the use of blackout curtains and various light and sound conditions.

Once awake, they will also be asked to fill in a questionnaire so the Hillarys team can observe the personal outlook on the sleep executive in each environment set up.

Lucy Askew, interiors expert at Hillarys, said: “What a great way to not only test out our blackout products, but to also see the way light and sound affect sleep quality. 

“Sleep is so important, and many might not appreciate how even a slither of light can disrupt your much-need seven hours.

“We’re looking forward to getting the new sleep executive on board and seeing the findings of this experiment.”

When is the deadline and how can I apply?

Potential applicants have until 11.59pm on April 9, 2020 to apply and will receive a salary of £24,000 pro rata.

Anyone interested in applying for the position should visit www.hillarys.co.uk/static/sleep-executive/ to find the online application form and further information about the role.