Relocating to Coventry
If you are relocating to Coventry or the surrounding area, you can be assured that we will do all we can to help you and your family successfully settle into the area. The University offers a relocation scheme (terms and conditions apply), that provides financial assistance towards the expenses associated with relocation. In addition we can offer advice, guidance and support to make the move as pain-free as possible.
The University campus is conveniently situated in the centre of Coventry. The city enjoys excellent public transport links and close proximity to the major road networks. The ease of commuting to the city means that new employees have a wide choice of areas to consider relocating to, ranging from thriving towns to villages located in beautiful nearby countryside. To gain an initial insight into the City itself you might find it helpful to visit the official online guide to Coventry and Warwickshire.
Coventry University relocation scheme
The relocation scheme is intended to provide a contribution towards the costs that a new employee might incur in moving home in order to accept an offer of employment at the University. Terms and conditions apply. For more information about the scheme, please contact our HR Client Services team on 024 6788 8106.
Tourist Information Centres
To find out more about Coventry and the surrounding area, please visit the Tourist Information Centres. For your convenience, we have included links to a couple of relevant centres below:
Hotel and B&B Accommodation in the area
If you are looking for one or two nights’ accommodation while you attend your interview or in the short term, you might find the following websites useful:
Schools and childcare provision in the area
Coventry has around 19 secondary schools servicing children aged 11 to 18. For full information concerning schools in Coventry (including Coventry's OfSTED reports for 2004) please visit the Coventry City Council website. The website has detailed information and application forms for primary and secondary schools for all ages of children, in addition it includes useful information about early years childcare services and pre-school provision in the City.
To enquire about playgroups or childminders in the city please contact the Coventry Family Information Service:
Public transport
For information about how to get around Coventry, please visit the Coventry City Council website for some useful links.
Healthcare
For information on how to register with a GP or a Dentist, please go to Coventry’s NHS website. If you require medical attention and have not yet been able to register with a GP, Coventry has a NHS Healthcare and Walk-in Centre. Opened in April 2009, the Walk-in Centre provides patients with additional choice and access to healthcare in Coventry. It is an 8am to 10pm GP-led service, open to registered and unregistered patients with or without an appointment, 365 days per year.
Hospitals
To find out more about the hospitals in Coventry, please visit the University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) website.
Clubs, groups and organisations
Coventry has a wealth of local clubs, groups and organisations, to find out more please visit the Coventry City Council website for a taste of the activities you could get up to in the area.
The information above is for initial guidance only. We are committed to providing you with all the advice and guidance you need to make your move as smooth as possible. Therefore, if you have any specific questions or concerns that are not covered by the above, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on +44 (0) 24 7688 7699/7707/8201 or email us at futures.hr@coventry.ac.uk.