Relocation policy

Eligibility

Usually, a travel distance of 45 miles or above from home to work base would be unreasonable. We may then provide relocation assistance. 

The employee must be moving to a permanent home that will be their primary residence. Their new home can be either purchased or rented.

Employees are not eligible to claim relocation expenses if:

  • relocation is not due to their job
  • another member of their household receives relocation expenses from either another organisation or us
  • they fail to relocate within 12 months of starting the job with us and have not received a time extension

Amount available

The maximum level of relocation assistance we provide is £8,000. The claims must be incurred within 12 months of the employee's appointment. This amount is not a lump sum.  

We may reimburse the employee for eligible expenditure against valid receipts and invoices.

We will only reimburse expenses if we think they are reasonable. This policy provides for a contribution to the cost of relocation only. 

It is not intended to meet fully all costs associated with relocation.

View the relocation expenses form.