Moving to the UK to work is a big step. LSE has the experience and resources to help you make this move as smoothly as possible.
Relocation package for academics and senior staff
A relocation package is offered to assist all new academic staff, and those appointed to senior research or senior professional services roles, on a discretionary basis.
If approved, the value of the package will be:
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up to 10% of starting salary (excluding any variable earnings, allowances or other payments) for relocations from within Europe (based on OECD definition)
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up to 20% of starting salary (excluding any variable earnings, allowances or other payments) for permanent academic faculty appointments only relocating from outside Europe (based on OECD definition).
The total package value is limited to £25,000.
Read the full Relocation Policy| [PDF] and see information on other topics in the HR A-Z of documents and information|.
New to the UK
The New Arrivals| page on the Human Resources website has information on how LSE can help guide you towards the following essentials:
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Banking
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National Insurance
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Visas
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Accommodation
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Medical Assistance
The most up-to-date information on visas, tax and National Insurance can be found on the UK Government’s website Gov.uk| [external site]