- Prospective staff
- New staff
- Before you arrive
- Induction
- Academic careers at Exeter
- Right to work - all staff
- International staff
- Childcare
- National Insurance
- Moving to the UK
- UK bank accounts
- UK visas
- Conditions of employment
- Disclosure and Barring Service
- IT access
- Trent Self Service
- Probation
- Benefits of working here
- Relocation Assistance
- Joining a Union
- Current staff

National Insurance
What is a National Insurance (NI) number?
You will need to pay National Insurance contributions (NICs) whilst you work for the University of Exeter (subject to earnings). NICs are collected by HM Revenue & Customs through the Payroll system and go towards benefits, such as unemployment benefit, the National Health Service (NHS) and the state pension. You will need to obtain a National Insurance Number and let Human Resources know your number as soon as you have it.
How do I obtain a National Insurance (NI) number?
If you do not already have a National Insurance number please contact the Department of Work and Pensions on 0345 6000 643
Further information can be found on the Directgov website.