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Relocation Allowances

webbiewebbie
Posts: 19 Forumite
Hi all,
At the moment I am looking for jobs that would involve relocating elsewhere within the UK and I was just wondering if the majority of jobs will offer a relocation allowance? e.g. is it pretty standard procedure for any job or just larger companies? (fyi - it is town planning jobs I am looking at, either in local authorities or planning consultancies)
Thanks everyone, would be helpful to know in advance before filling out applications/sending my CV etc.
At the moment I am looking for jobs that would involve relocating elsewhere within the UK and I was just wondering if the majority of jobs will offer a relocation allowance? e.g. is it pretty standard procedure for any job or just larger companies? (fyi - it is town planning jobs I am looking at, either in local authorities or planning consultancies)
Thanks everyone, would be helpful to know in advance before filling out applications/sending my CV etc.
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I've rarely ever heard of anybody being paid to relocate. That's for high up people in specialist areas probably ... certainly not at a time when people are being laid off left right and centre.
I know somebody who relocated 300 miles in about 1996 from one Council to another and wasn't paid any relocation, even though their job was quite senior.0 -
The council I work for pay relocation above certain levels i.e. assistant directors & executive directors.....not sure about planners but it should be stated in the application details.2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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It's certainly not automatic.Signature removed for peace of mind0
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My present company paid my removal expenses which came to £1000. I had to agree to stay with the company for two years or pay the money back.0
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Relocation is payable usually when your current employer requests the move, or you are in a "difficult to recruit" position. It's rare that companies pay for new joiners - the thinking is that the candidate know where the job is when they apply in the first place.
As for sums, I've recruited a couple of positions recently (internal transfers) where I've said we would pay reasonable expenses up to £5k.0 -
You used to get relocation in quite average jobs, even in the public sector but I imagine that this has suffered in the cutbacks.0
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Appreciate all the quick replies there, thanks v.much everyone.0
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