Britney Spears has been offered a job working as a real-life receptionist for animal rights group People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals, following her recent secretarial acting role.

Inspired by the singer’s well-received turn as a doctor’s secretary on U.S. comedy How I Met Your Mother – and by the opportunity for some cheap publicity - PETA president Ingrid E. Newkirk has made Brit a written job offer.

PETA bosses - who insist their offer isn't an early April Fool's Day joke - are targetting the pop star because she has previously worn fur and bought animals from pet stores.

Newkirk writes: "After seeing your excellent performance on How I Met Your Mother, PETA would like to offer you a real job as a receptionist.

"It could be for as little as an hour, and you would see - from the inside - why we are so concerned about issues like fur and homeless dogs and cats.

"As a 'thank you' for your willingness to learn and help, we would donate $1,000 to a children's charity."

If you have a job going that you think Britney would be perfect for (maybe your receptionist just quit, or maybe you just need some help around the house?) be sure to let us know!