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Are you looking to kick-start a new career in Ai? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Ai Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: How It Works Step 1: Introduction to AI Start with beginner-friendly, bite-sized courses designed to build your foundational knowledge in AI. You’ll learn through interactive videos, quizzes, and tutorials covering key AI concepts and applications. Step 2: Full‑Stack AI Training Progress into in-depth training covering: Python programming for AI Data handling and processing Machine learning fundamentals Version control with Git & GitHub You’ll work on mini-projects throughout this stage, applying your new skills to practical tasks as you learn. Step 3: Certification Prepare for and pass the Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals exam — a globally recognised certification that proves your understanding of AI workloads and responsible AI principles, boosting your credentials with employers. Step 4: Real‑World Projects Complete two real-world AI projects assigned by your tutor to demonstrate your practical capabilities and build a professional portfolio. Once both projects are approved, you’ll be fully portfolio-ready and prepared to enter the industry. Your Career Path Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Ai role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Interested in a future-proof career in AI? Apply now, and one of our friendly advisors will reach out to guide you through the process.

We are looking for flexible and reliable Support Workers to join our team in Romford. This role is ideal for individuals who hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and/or have at least 2 years of experience working in children’s residential care. You must be available for a mix of waking night and long day shifts and confident in supporting children and young people with a range of complex needs. Key Responsibilities: - Provide consistent, high-quality care in line with individual care plans - Support children with daily routines, emotional development, and behavioural needs - Promote life skills, independence, and positive outcomes for each child - Use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to build trust and resilience - Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment - Monitor and record behaviour, incidents, and progress accurately - Support overnight and full-day shifts, ensuring constant care and supervision - Work in partnership with internal teams and external professionals - Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and care standards at all times Essential Requirements: - Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (completed) and/or - Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential care setting - Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection - Flexible to work waking night and long day shifts on a rota basis - Resilient, emotionally aware, and calm under pressure - Strong communication and team-working skills - Previous experience using Clearcare is advantageous Desirable: - Full UK driving licence Benefits: - Casual dress - Company pension - Free parking - On-site parking - Referral programme Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 12 hour shift - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Every weekend - Holidays - Monday to Friday - Night shift - No weekends - Overtime - Weekend availability - Weekends only PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Network Engineer Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the Cisco CCNA exam to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Network engineer role. Network Engineer Role You will now be ready to move into your Network Engineer role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Network Engineers. At a one off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Job Description: Business Sales Executive assist in the development and implementation of projects which aim to elicit the preferences and requirements of consumers, businesses and other specified target groups so that suppliers may meet these needs. Tasks required by this job include: - discusses business methods, products or services and targets customer group with employer or client in order to identify marketing requirements; - establishes an appropriate quantitative and qualitative market research methodology and prepares proposals outlining programmes of work and details of costs; - collates and interprets findings of market research and presents results to clients; - discusses possible changes that need to be made in terms of design, price, packaging, promotion etc. in light of market research with appropriate departments; - briefs advertising team on client requirements, monitors the progress of advertising campaigns and liaises with client on potential modifications. - Develop proposals and strategies based on supplier budgets to create cohesive media plan that will deliver against KPIs. - Liaise with a variety of stakeholders to activate FMCG branded activity across a range of channels, including on and offsite media within agreed timelines, following creative guidelines. - Work to ensure all content (including but not limited to media plans, status reports, performance reviews and recommendations) are completed to a high standard. - Build positive relationships with our clients, nuancing your approach with different stakeholders and ensure you present yourself as a trusted member of the team. - Support wider organisational projects, helping to create a great workplace and supporting with SMG’s mission to lead connected commerce marketing Skill required by the potential Business Sales Executive for this job: - An interest in working and growing a career within a marketing agency. - The ability to "think differently": As one of our key behaviours here at SMG, you won't be afraid to approach problems from a different angle or challenge the status quo. - Great organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to follow processes. - A ‘can do’ attitude and strong work ethic to get stuck in and provide best in class marketing campaigns and client servicing. - Exceptional communication and relationship skills for managing ke stakeholders. - Excellent knowledge of the machinery manufacturing industries within the Republic of Ireland and the UK - Demonstrate excellent knowledge of various marketing tactics. - Excellent negotiation and sales skills - A result-driven and organized individual. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools. - Outstanding project management skills. - Demonstrate excellent leadership skills. - Ability to work under pressure Employees will be working for 40 hours per week The employee will be working for our business in the designated working hours

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our IT Technician Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£30K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Technician courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. You will also be assigned an expert tutor to help you throughout your training. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with IT organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level IT role within your local area working in either an IT Technician/Desktop Support/First Line Support Role. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one-off cost of £799, or a deposit of £112 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £78, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in IT? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Salary: £70000.00 per annum dependent on experience & qualifications Position: Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Positions available: 1 Registered Manager – Children’s Home Alexandra Children’s Home is a newly established home for children 12-17 years old, and due to up-and-coming expansion, we are currently looking for Registered Managers for our Therapeutic Children’s Homes who are keen for a new and exciting role. Competitive Salary of £70,000 per annum. We offer 36 days paid annual leave per year and a loyalty scheme which rewards you with extra annual leave following 2 years of service. The role of a Registered Manager is the person with overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their physical, psychological, emotional & social development. Person Specification Essential · Due to Ofsted Regulations, all employees in our Residential Service must be over 20 years of age. · Experience of working in a Senior or Strategic Role within a children’s residential care setting · Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Service or equivalent · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade of above · Physically fit · Resilient, enthusiastic and motivated person · Proven ability to lead staff teams and line management experience, including supervisions · Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written · Calm, approachable manner, adaptable and non-judgemental · Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team · Excellent organisational skills · Knowledge of Child Protection & Safeguarding · GCSE in Maths and English at C Grade or above · Ability to drive and holds a current driving licence Desirable · NVQ or Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Children’s Services or equivalent · Previous experience in a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager role in a Residential Children’s Care Setting · Social Work Qualification of Equivalent · Any relevant or transferrable skills, such as First Aid trained · Knowledge of the Children Act & Children’s Homes Regulations · Understanding and knowledge of Therapeutic Approach to Childcare Duties & Responsibilities · In accordance with Alexandra health and safety policies and procedures, the registered individual is responsible for ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to. · Responsible for keeping an up-to-date register of all young people being admitted transitioned to another provision and discharged from the service. · Ensure operational manning levels are maintained within the home. The registered manager must liaise with the HR team to arrange and assist in interviewing new staff. · Ensure that you and your staff work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose and Function of the home. Understand, update and continuously improve relevant Alexandra Children’s Home documents to include The Statement of Purpose, Young Person’s Guide, policies and practice standards; seeking approval and communicating changes to others as appropriate. · Demonstrate effective leadership to direct and support the staff team to deliver person centred childcare working towards the best outcomes for each young person · Manage, supervise and mentor staff; organize work patterns and training, and conduct and record regular supervisions and appraisals. · Demonstrate a working knowledge, implement, adhere to and give guidance to other staff on: Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, The Children Act 1989 & 2004, Care Standards Act 2000, Equal Opportunities Policies, National Quality Standards for Children’s Homes, and Local Authority Child Protection Procedures, and any subsequent changes to said legislation. · Demonstrate a working knowledge of Ofsted Inspection guidelines, promptly implementing any recommendations following an Inspection. Timely notification of any significant events or changes within the home, including completion of Regulation 45 Reports within the given timeframe as instructed by Alexandra Children’s Home. · To ensure that you and your staff team implement and adhere to Alexandra Children’s Home Safeguarding Policy and Local Authority Safeguarding procedures. · Work cohesively and in partnership with team members and other professionals (Social Workers, Police, Education, and Health) to contribute and monitor the multidisciplinary assessment of children’s needs, support children in order for them to reach their full potential as outlined in their care plans, and in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home Policies & Procedures, Local Authority Instructions and relevant legislation. · Ensure Local Authority Social Workers are notified of all significant events, incidents, important changes and physical interventions within 24 hours. · Ensure that young people receive a sensitive residential service which best meets their individual social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs according to the Statement of Purpose and Function of the Home and Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures, and children facing particular crisis and stresses are offered appropriate additional support in a timely manner. · Organising the availability and deployment of staff within the home and wider Alexandra Children’s Home Community, ensuring rota’s are covered to meet regulations mandate. · Ensure that the home is fit for purpose by ensuring that Fire Regulations and Health and Safety Regulations are met, Quality Assurance and Regulation 44 Reports action points are addressed promptly. Appropriate records are kept and that fire drill procedures are adhered to in accordance with Alexandra Children’s Home policies and procedures. · Manage Performance and Development by using regular staff supervisions and annual appraisal process in order to promote a culture of self-awareness and understanding. Working in partnership with Senior Management and Human Resources to address and manage any issues of poor performance or misconduct · Participate effectively in the on-call duty system. · Attend monthly Manager, TDP, Community and house meetings and implement any actions as agreed. · Complete appropriate training including the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management within the required timeframes, ensuring that an up-to-date training record is maintained. · Additional responsibilities will include representation to Local Authorities and at panels, conference meetings and Strategy Groups; and analysing trends and Quality Assurance documentation to constantly strive to improve standards for young people in our care. · Undertaking other duties as may be deemed appropriate from time to time. We are looking for candidates who have proven managerial skills in a Residential Care Setting and are passionate about improving the lives and outcomes for children and young people. We are an activity-based company and promote the well-being of our young people through a wide and varied programme of activities, sports and hobbies. Alexandra Children’s Home is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references & verification of right to work in the UK. CVs will not be considered without an application form.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Project Management Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 easy steps. Online Training Complete a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised Project Management courses by including Prince2 & Agile. The training is delivered via video tutorials, presentations and quizzes through a portal that you study from home. Practical Training Now that you have learned all the theory it’s time to start applying that into practice so that you have the required experience to start within the industry. Our expert Project Manager tutor will provide you with 2 case scenarios for you to complete that will be based on real-world situations. Official exams At this final stage, we will prepare you to take your official Prince2 & Agile Foundation exams. The exams can be taken at one of the approved test centres across the UK or online from your own home. PM Role Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Project Management organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Project Coordinator or Project Administrator (£25K-£45K starting salary). At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Project Management and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Focus Findings is recruiting full- and part-time Family Support Workers in Basildon, Harlow, Chelmsford, Southend-on-sea, Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea and surrounding areas. Job Description for Family Support Worker Family support workers help families with long and short-term difficulties. The main duties of the role would include: - Work one-on-one with vulnerable families to reduce inequalities between those in greatest need and their peers. - Facilitating the delivery of targeted support groups and parenting programmes. - Competently and accurately record observations on case management systems with an awareness that the information you supply may be used in legal proceedings. In addition, candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of: - Working with parents with specific vulnerabilities that impact their child/ren; including (but not limited to); low income, domestic abuse, substance misuse, anti-social and criminal behaviour, and transient families. - Assessing complex safeguarding and welfare issues for children and vulnerable adults. - Support to families with children with additional needs - Respite care for families with children with additional needs - Child development across the ages, with a particular emphasis on children with additional needs, disabilities, specific educational needs, adult and child mental health, and those with protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. - Evidence-based practice and the ability to apply this to inform practice. What we look for: - Driver's license and a vehicle - Caring and empathetic attitude - Good communication skills - Willingness to learn - Self-motivated, well organized & reliable

Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Digital Marketing. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Digital Marketing Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into easy steps. Video Leacture Practical Projects Assignments Quizzes Guaranteed Job Placement At this point you will have fully completed our Digital Marketing Traineeship and be ready to start work. Through our range of partnerships throughout the UK with Digital Marketing organisations, we are able to place you into an entry level role within your local area. You will be working as either a Digital Marketing Trainee or Digital Marketing Associate. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. At a one off cost of £1495, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Digital Marketing and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. 'Please note that this is a training course and fees apply’

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in IT? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Cyber Security Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£24K-£45K) upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps. Step 1 - Online Training The first step is completing a selection of professional, accredited and industry recognised IT Support courses by CompTIA, Microsoft and Cisco. Step 2 - Practical Training You will gain the practical experience by using our cutting edge Livelabs. Gaining hands-on experience is essential in today’s IT industry for both certifications and keeping up to date with new technologies. Step 3 - Official exams You will then go on to sit the CompTIA A+ exams to give you the official certifications which will be recognised worldwide. Step 4 - IT Technician placement (£24K-£45K) You will be placed into your first role as an IT Technician, with a starting salary of anywhere between £24K-£45K. You will need to gain two years experience in this role before you can progress into a Cyber Security role. Cyber Security Role You will now be ready to move into your Cyber Security role. We have partnered with a number of large IT companies who have a massive shortage of qualified Cyber Security professionals. At a one-off cost of £999, or a deposit of £149 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £104, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training, we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career in health & safety? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Health & Safety Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, Step 1 - IOSH - Managing Safely Here you will learn about the basics of health and safety. Step 2 - NEBOSH Now you will decide whether you would like to study the NEBOSH General, Construction or the Fire Safety course, depending on the path that you intend your career to follow. You will have an expert tutor on hand if required. Step 3 - Risk Assessments You will write a series of risk assessments that need to be up to a workplace standard. This is a requirement to gain your NEBOSH certification. Step 4 - NEBOSH Exams The exams can be sat in one of the official NEBOSH testing centres, or online. (Online only currently available for general certificate). Your Job Upon Completion Once you have completed all of the mandatory training and exams, we will place you into an entry level health & safety role as either a advisor, officer or coordinator, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1099, or a deposit of £162 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £113, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in health & safety and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a web developer? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Coding Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 3 easy steps. Step 1 - Front End Coding Complete a selection of professional and industry-recognised coding courses covering HTML, CSS and Javascript. Step 2 - Back End Coding + Practical Projects You will be studying all the relevant back end coding languages and gaining skills that will qualify you as a fully-fledged web developer. Step 2 is heavily focused on the practical element of learning. Step 3 - Building your portfolio The final step will be to build your own portfolio website. The portfolio plays a key part in the hiring process as it gives the employer a real insight into your level of ability, creativity and personality. Your Web Developer Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, we will place you into a Web Development/Software Development role, where you will be guaranteed a 25k-40k salary. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. At a one off cost of £1499, or a deposit of £212 followed by 10 interest free monthly instalments of £148, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in IT and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.

Are you looking to kick-start a new career as a Data Scientist? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Data Science Traineeship graduates to keep up with their growth. The best part is you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£45K) within 20 miles of your location upon completion. Whether you are working full time, part-time or unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is completed in 4 easy steps, you can be placed into your first role in as little as 6-12 months: Step 1 - Full Data Science Career Training You will begin your data science journey by studying a selection of industry-recognized courses that will take you from beginner level all the way through to being qualified to work in a junior Data Scientist role. Through the interactive courses, you will gain knowledge in Python, R, Machine Learning, AI, and much more. You will also complete mini projects to gain practical experience and test your skills while you study. Step 2 - CompTIA Data+ CompTIA Data+ is an early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making. It teaches Data Mining, Visualization, Data Governance & Data Analytics. In any industry, gaining official certifications is very important in the recruitment process. Therefore, this globally recognized certification will enhance your CV and make you stand out from the crowd. Step 3 - Official Exam The CompTIA Data+ exam will certify that you have knowledge and skills required to transform business requirements in support of data-driven decisions through mining and manipulating data, applying basic statistical methods, and analysing complex datasets while adhering to governance and quality standards. The exam is 90 minutes long and can be sat either in your local testing centre or online. Step 4 - Practical Projects Now that you have completed your theory training and official exams, you will be assigned 2 practical projects by your tutor. The projects are the most important part of the traineeship as it will showcase to employers that you have skills required to work in a data science role. The projects will use real world scenarios where you be utilising all of the skill that you have learned. Whilst you are progressing through the projects, you will have the ongoing support from your personal tutor. Once both projects have been completed and given the final sign off, you will have completed the traineeship and will be ready to move onto the recruitment stage. Your Data Science Role Once you have completed all of the mandatory training, which includes the online courses, practical projects and building your own portfolio, we will place you into a Data Scientist role, where you will be guaranteed a starting salary of £25K-£45K. We have partnered with a number of large organisations strategically located throughout the UK, providing a nationwide reach of jobs for our candidates. We guarantee you will be offered a job upon completion, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. We have a proven track record of placing 1000+ candidates into new roles each year. Check out our website for our latest success stories. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a career in data science? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.