Relocation assistance

Relocation is available on a case by case basis. If you are successful in your application and need to move to the Woking area to take up the appointment, the Council operates an excellent relocation assistance package. The various elements which may be applicable in approved cases are outlined below. The scheme, however, is intended to be applied as flexibly as possible and the amounts shown are only indications of what might be expected for each element but within an overall figure of c. £15,000 (e.g. professional fees £7,000, accommodation allowance £5,200, disturbance allowance £2,000, and removals £800).

All payments for relocation assistance are subject to approval by the relevant Service Head or Management Team and a proportionate refund will be required if you leave the Council's employment within three years of the date of appointment.

Accommodation allowance
An accommodation allowance for a new employee, who already owns a property and will temporarily need to maintain two homes, is available. This allowance is for an amount up to £200 per week for a period of up to 26 weeks from the date of appointment. Reimbursement will also be made for a limited number of journeys home. For either standard return rail fare or appropriate mileage allowance. If you are not a homeowner, you may be entitled to an accommodation allowance of up to £100 per week for the first month of employment.

Professional fees
Up to £7,000 towards professional fees incurred in the sale and purchase of your home.

Removal expenses
Full reimbursement of the lower of two quotations.

Disturbance allowance
Up to the value of one month's salary for approved expenses or losses (supported by documentary evidence) incurred in moving house.

Mortgage subsidy scheme or shared ownership scheme
Details are available on request.

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