To find out what we offer as part of our relocation support package, and to find out if you are eligible, please email our HR Team or call us on 0151 351 9559.
If you don’t have much local knowledge, finding a new home can seem like a daunting process. In this section you’ll find information about Liverpool and Merseyside that might make your search easier.
A brief guide to Liverpool and Merseyside
Liverpool is part of Merseyside, a county renowned for its friendly people and unique musical heritage.
Within Merseyside there are five councils:
Begin your search
There are many desirable locations to live within Merseyside, including Sefton, Knowsley, St Helens, Liverpool and the Wirral.
To begin exploring districts in Liverpool, you could use this handy mapping tool.
To explore attractions and regions in Merseyside, check the Visit Liverpool website and their Discover Liverpool map.
To begin your search for accommodation, start looking at popular property websites such as:
For temporary accommodation, such as a B&B, hostel or hotel, you could look at these websites:
For more housing advice please visit the housing section on the Citizens Advice Bureau website.
We want you to have a great work-life balance. Find out what you could get up to in your spare time by reading our Liverpool section.
Liverpool has many excellent nurseries, schools and colleges.
Liverpool City Council has lots of useful information about finding childcare or schools. You can also find out how to apply, performance details and term dates.
Find a state school for your child
If you have a dependant under 16 years of age in England and Wales for over six months, they should be able to go to a state primary or secondary school free of charge.
You will have to apply for a place for your child online via your local authority website. You can apply to at least three schools.
You can find more information regarding applications within the Liverpool area via the Liverpool Council website. You can also use the useful government tool for finding and comparing schools.
Find a private school for your child
In the UK, private schools are not free. Instead, fees are charged per term.
If you’d like to find a private school for your child visit the Independent Schools Council website.
We all want to minimise our carbon footprint. Thankfully, Liverpool has an excellent public transport system which means that you can use a form of sustainable transport to get to and from work.
In this section, as well as giving you a brief guide to the Merseyside bus and train services, we also highlight some of the transport perks you could receive as a member of staff at Liverpool John Moores University.
Buses
The buses are coordinated by Merseytravel. Local bus routes arrive and depart at either Queen Square or Paradise Street.
Trains
The trains are run by Merseyrail. There are four main train stations within the city centre:
- Liverpool Lime Street
- Liverpool Central
- James Street
- Moorfields
All trains traveling to Liverpool within the county pass through these four stations. Services are regular, running every 15 minutes during the day. Early morning and evening services tend to run every half an hour. There will be variations within train times however, so be sure to check out your individual timetable before travelling.
Staff travel benefits
We know that travel costs can be expensive which is why if you plan to use public transport to get to work, you might be able to apply for an annual season ticket loan from the University. The loan will cover the cost of your annual season ticket and the loan is interest free. Repayments are deducted from your net pay in 12 monthly instalments.
Liverpool John Moores University car park
If you come to work by car you can use the parking facilities in the city centre. The charge is modest and spaces are on a first come first served basis.
Here is a list of services and organisations you might find useful when relocating.
Relocating from overseas
Living in Liverpool and your accommodation
Education
Transport
If you have a question about relocating please get in touch with us via email or call us on +44 (0)151 231 8784
