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Relocation

If you’re relocating to join the university, we can support with the costs.

Relocation rates

As part of our offer of employment, we may include an offer of assistance with the costs of relocation. Any such offer is entirely discretionary and will be set out in the letter offering the appointment.

The standard rates set out below are a guide: 

Position/Grade Standard Relocation Expenses Allowance
Professorial Level/Grade IB £6,000
Reader/Senior Lecturer/Grade H Up to £5,000
Lecturer Level/Grade G Up to £3,000
Grade F Up to £2,000

Please note that we can only reimburse expenses that have actually incurred and can be validated by receipts – read the guidance from HMRC. Your initial appointment should be for at least three years. You can read our relocation policy here

Accommodation

New colleagues who require accommodation for a temporary period while looking for a more permanent home may be interested in accommodation provided by our Accommodation Service.

Find out more on our staff accommodation page, including details of the accommodation, current pricing and the relevant booking form. 

Find out about accommodation