Academy Education Network Ltd

Academy Education Network Ltd is looking for a Software Engineer to design, build, test, and operate software systems. You will mix coding with technical design and code review in a variety of areas including fintech, AI/ML, and consumer apps. The position offers a competitive salary range, with London-based roles at the highest tier earning between £70,000-£100,000 for new graduates, plus bonuses and equity.

Academy Education Network Ltd is looking for a Hospitality Manager to oversee operations in hotels and restaurants. Responsibilities include managing guest experience, leading diverse teams, and specialising in key areas like hotel operations and events. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, empathy, and excellent communication abilities. Entry routes include graduate management programmes, apprenticeships, and relevant postgraduate degrees. Competitive UK salary ranges from £45,000 to £140,000 depending on location and experience.

Responsibilities Advise clients on transactions, disputes, regulatory matters and contracts Draft and negotiate contracts, briefs and legal opinions Specialise in corporate, litigation, finance, employment, tax, IP or property Work for City law firms, regional firms, in house corporates and public sector organisations Qualifications Completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and a qualifying work experience (e.g., training contract, apprenticeship) Specialism in one of the major practice areas: corporate & M&A, banking & finance, litigation, real estate, employment, tax, intellectual property, or pensions For non law graduates: completion of a 9-12 month conversion course (PGDL) followed by SQE prep For qualified lawyers from common law jurisdictions: qualification via SQE without re doing the academic stage Key Skills Attention to detail and precision Client facing professionalism Resilience under long hour pressure (especially at City firms) Commercial awareness and the ability to read market trends Ethical decision making in line with the SRA Code of Conduct Salary Ranges UK solicitor pay varies by firm tier: U.S. firms in London (e.g., Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, Sidley Austin, Akin Gump) pay newly qualified solicitors £170,000-£190,000 base. Magic Circle firms pay £125,000-£155,000. Mid tier UK and regional firms pay £55,000-£90,000 for new qualified solicitors. In house solicitors at FTSE 100 corporates typically earn £75,000-£110,000. Career Path & Progression Typical progression: Years 0-2: Trainee Solicitor - structured training contract or apprenticeship. Years 2-4: Newly Qualified Solicitor - begin specialising in chosen practice area. Years 4-7: Solicitor (3-5 years PQE) - run own client matters under partner oversight. Years 7+: Senior Associate / Partner - promotion typically Year 8-12 at City firms; equity partners at top firms earn £1 million-£2 million+ per year.

Research Scientists conduct original investigations to advance human knowledge in their field. Day-to-day work mixes experimental design, data collection, lab work (or computational modelling, or fieldwork depending on discipline), statistical analysis, paper writing, peer review, conference presentations and grant applications. UK research splits between academic research (university Research Associate / Postdoc / Lecturer / Professor track), industrial research (AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer R&D, Unilever R&D, ARM Research, BP / Shell research) and government / charity-funded research (UKHSA, MHRA, MRC, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome Sanger Institute). Design and run original scientific research projects Publish findings in peer-reviewed academic journals Apply for research funding (UKRI, NIHR, Wellcome, EU grants) Work for UK universities, AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer R&D, UKHSA, MRC labs and major institutes What does a Research Scientist do? Research Scientists conduct original investigations to advance human knowledge in their field. Day-to-day work mixes experimental design, data collection, lab work (or computational modelling, or fieldwork depending on discipline), statistical analysis, paper writing, peer review, conference presentations and grant applications. UK research splits between academic research (university Research Associate / Postdoc / Lecturer / Professor track), industrial research (AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer R&D, Unilever R&D, ARM Research, BP / Shell research) and government / charity-funded research (UKHSA, MHRA, MRC, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome Sanger Institute). Design and run original scientific research projects Publish findings in peer-reviewed academic journals Apply for research funding (UKRI, NIHR, Wellcome, EU grants) Work for UK universities, AstraZeneca, GSK, Pfizer R&D, UKHSA, MRC labs and major institutes Research scientists work for UK universities, pharmaceutical R&D (AstraZeneca, GSK), government labs (UKHSA, MHRA) and major industry research institutes. UK salary ranges UK Research Scientist pay scales steadily but with a much lower ceiling than industry equivalents. Postdoctoral Research Associates at UK universities start at £36,000-£44,000. Lecturers (post-Lecturer, 5 7 years post PhD) reach £45,000-£60,000. Senior industry Research Scientists at AstraZeneca/GSK earn £60,000-£90,000+ - higher than academic peers. Years 0 3 post PhD - Research Associate / Postdoc Years 3 8 post PhD - Senior Research Scientist / Lecturer Years 8+ post PhD - Principal Scientist / Senior Lecturer Cambridge, Oxford, London (Golden Triangle) and Edinburgh dominate UK research employment. Industry research pay scales evenly across UK biotech hubs. Academic pay follows the national university single pay spine - broadly uniform across UK universities. Typical entry routes Integrated MSci / MEng + PhD - 8 years (4 year integrated master's + 3 4 year PhD. Cambridge / Oxford / Imperial pathway.) Industry funded PhD (CASE) - 4 years (PhD funded jointly by UKRI + industry partner (AstraZeneca, GSK, Rolls Royce, BP). Includes industry placement and structured industry career path post PhD.) Clinical scientist pathway - 3 year structured NHS postgraduate programme combining MSc + paid clinical training. Leads to HCPC Clinical Scientist registration. Skills you'll need Sharp logical thinking and hypothesis generation Resilience across long, often unsuccessful experiments Clear written and verbal scientific communication Patience with multi year project timelines Networking across the global scientific community Independent self direction UKHSA / MHRA / NHS research UK Health Security Agency, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, NIHR funded NHS research teams - public sector research with mission focus. Government research labs Met Office (climate), Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Major industry R&D Unilever R&D, Shell research, BP research, ARM Research, Microsoft Research Cambridge, Google DeepMind - UK industry research at scale. Charity funded research Cancer Research UK, Wellcome Sanger Institute, Francis Crick Institute, British Heart Foundation - major UK charity funded research employers. Career progression PhD (funded, 3 4 years, stipend £19,000 £25,000) Postdoctoral Research Associate (0 3 years, 2 3 year fixed term contract at a UK university or research institute) Senior Postdoc / Lecturer / Senior Industry Scientist (3 8 years) Principal Scientist / Senior Lecturer / Reader (8+ years, independent research group leadership) Who you are matters - pick your path For UK & Settled Status students, student loan ROI for Undergraduate + PhD route: undergrad funded through Plan 5 student loans, PhD funded by UKRI stipend (£19,000 £25,000/year, tax free). With Postdoc pay at £36,000+, repayments comfortably manageable. But long term salary ceiling means ROI on the academic route is lower than industry equivalent careers. Apprenticeship vs degree - Research Scientist Apprenticeships are not delivered as a direct path to PhD track research. The closest equivalent is the Research Scientist Apprenticeship at Level 7 - fully employer funded, but routes more towards industry applied research than independent academic research. UCAS timeline Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with the January deadline. PhD applications open in autumn for the following October - UKRI Doctoral Training Partnership applications often close in December or January. Industry placements - many UK MSci / MEng integrated master's degrees include research project years embedded in the curriculum. Industry funded PhDs (CASE awards) include structured industry placement. Regional salary differences - UK research pay follows the national university pay spine - broadly uniform across UK universities. Industry research pay varies more by location: Cambridge biotech, Oxford research and London research labs typically pay 5 15% above the national average for industry scientists. UK degree courses that lead to this career AEN partners with these UK universities and colleges offering courses on the research scientist pathway. FAQ - Becoming a Research Scientist in the UK How long does it take to become a Research Scientist in the UK? 7 8 years from starting university: 3 year BSc (or 4 year integrated master's) plus 3 4 year funded PhD. Independent research group leader (Lecturer / Principal Scientist) status typically follows another 5 10 years of postdoctoral / industry experience. Do I need a PhD to be a Research Scientist in the UK? For independent research (academic Lecturer, Principal Scientist, leading research groups): yes. For supporting research roles (Research Technician, Research Assistant): no - these are often filled by MSc qualified graduates. Is Research Scientist on the UK Skilled Worker visa shortage list? Researcher roles in priority STEM fields are on the Immigration Salary List. Published researchers also qualify for the Global Talent visa via Royal Society / Royal Academy of Engineering endorsement - no employer sponsorship needed. Can I work as a Research Scientist in the UK if I trained abroad? Yes - UK universities and major research employers actively recruit international postdocs and Research Scientists. The Global Talent visa is the most flexible route for established researchers; Skilled Worker for postdoc level hires. Which UK universities are best for Research? Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh, Manchester, King's College London, Bristol - all lead UK research rankings. The Russell Group represents the 24 leading UK research universities. What's the work life balance like for UK Research Scientists? Highly variable. PhD researchers and early postdocs work intensely (often + hour weeks during experimental phases). Established academics have flexible hours but constant grant pressure. Industry research has better work life balance but less topic freedom. Your next step Ready to start your research scientist journey? Take the 60 second quiz and we'll match you to UK courses that lead to this career - checked against your eligibility, visa status and budget.

Academy Education Network Ltd in Cambridge seeks Research Scientists to conduct original investigations advancing human knowledge. Day-to-day tasks include experimental design, statistical analysis, and research funding applications. Candidates will publish in peer-reviewed journals and may work with UK universities and major pharmaceutical companies. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has experience in scientific communication. This full-time role offers competitive salary and the opportunity to lead impactful research.

What does a Hospitality Manager do? Hospitality Managers run the operations of hotels, restaurants, event venues and tourism businesses. The day to day mix depends on specialism: hotel operations managers oversee housekeeping, front desk and concierge teams; restaurant general managers run service, food cost and staff rosters; event managers coordinate weddings, conferences and corporate hospitality; revenue managers optimise pricing and inventory across rooms or covers. UK hospitality is highly internationalised - global hotel chains run substantial graduate programmes specifically aimed at international students. Manage guest experience, operations and revenue across hospitality venues. Lead front of house, food & beverage and back of house teams. Specialise in hotel operations, F&B, events, revenue management or general management. Work for international hotel chains, restaurant groups, event venues and luxury resorts. UK salary ranges Luxury 5 star hotel general managers (London Mayfair, Edinburgh, Cotswolds) earn £85 000-£140 000+. Mid tier hotel general managers (Premier Inn, Hilton mid tier) sit at £45 000-£65 000. Restaurant general managers at premium brands (Hawksmoor, Caprice Holdings, Hakkasan) earn £55 000-£90 000. Event managers at major venues or agencies earn £45 000-£75 000. London pays 20-30 % higher on average than other UK cities, particularly for luxury 5 star hotels. Typical entry routes Graduate management programmes at Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Accor and Hyatt offer a structured path to General Manager by year 5-7. Hospitality apprenticeships (Levels 3 5) provide a fully employer funded route, progressing from Supervisor to Senior Manager over 2-4 years. MSc Hospitality/Events (1 year) is a postgraduate specialist degree popular among graduates of non hospitality undergraduates. Skills you'll need Calm leadership under pressure during peak service. Empathy and exceptional guest facing communication. Cultural awareness across diverse staff and guests. Stamina for long hours, early starts, late nights and weekends. Career progression Supervisor / Junior Manager - lead a small team within a department (F&B, front desk, housekeeping). Build operational management skills. Department / Hospitality Manager - own a department or area within a venue. Take responsibility for guest satisfaction, P&L and staff management. General Manager / Senior Manager - run an entire venue or multi department area. Lead recruitment, budgets and major operational decisions. Multi Site GM / Operations Director - oversee multiple venues or a regional cluster. Strategic leadership across operations, F&B, revenue and brand standards.