Back to plan 'A' for me then.
Getting FAA PPL during holiday leave from current job, coming back and studying the ATPL GS (over 12 months) then handing in my notice - followed by a 2 year experience in the states to complete FAA licences to CFI, work there as an instructor on a J1 Visa, then simply coming home and carrying out the conversions 
Only problem I have now (nothing to do with the flying mind you) is that I *might* have a job interview next week for a contract job earning twice what I am now. Downfall of this is the 5.5 weeks I have built up with my current employer will be paid (nice Brucy bonus) but I'll struggle to get 4/5 weeks off with my new employer
Thanks guys.