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Relocation Policy
Purpose
The policy has been written to complement the University's Recruitment and Selection Policy, in which the institution aims to recruit and retain the most suitably qualified and experienced staff for employment.
Scope
The policy is aimed at assisting applicants to relocate to the Bath area, where housing costs are currently at a premium. The following scheme applies only to certain posts that have proved hard to recruit to. These posts are designated by the Director of Human Resources and must be permanent appointments, whether full or part time but not to casual or fixed term positions.
Relocation Grant
The new employee may claim a grant of 10% of the gross annual salary. This is subject to production of proof of expenditure in respect of the following items:
- Legal expenses associated with the sale and purchase of residence, including estate agents, mortgage redemption and surveyor's fees.
- Costs associated with the removal of household effects in accordance with the lowest of three competitive quotes.
The grant will not be paid in respect of any other costs associated with the relocation, including:
- Alteration or replacement of curtains, fixtures or fittings or floor coverings.
- Personal Travel.
- Costs associated with the relocation of children or other members of the employee's family.
Entitlement to Relocation Grant
The allowances referred to above will be paid to the new employee subject to the following:
- The employee's old residence is more than 40 miles from the University.
- The grant must be claimed within 12 months of commencing employment at the University.
- Repayment of the grant in full will be required for employees who resign voluntarily within the first two years of employment.