How much you can claim

Employees that meet the eligibility of relocation are entitled to claim up to a maximum of £4,460 on eligible relocation expenses.

For Senior Professional and Professorial appointments, the maximum allowance is £8,000. Any additional relocation allowance will require Vice Chancellor approval. Further details on the eligibility criteria can be found in section 5 of our relocation policy document.

If your family are receiving any other relocation funding, you need to tell us as this will impact on the amount of relocation expenses you are able to claim from the University. You will be required to sign a statement declaring that you are not receiving relocation expenses from any other source.

Income Tax and National Insurance

In general, relocation expenses are exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance with the exception of visa costs for those relocating within UK as per HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) regulations. Further details on visa costs can be found in section 6 of our relocation policy document.

Any additional allowance above £8,000, is liable for income tax and national insurance.