Salary Sacrifice and Childcare Vouchers

The Childcare Service operates a ‘Salary Sacrifice’ scheme for members of staff who use the city campus nursery.

For full information about how the sacrifice scheme works visit Salary Sacrifice.

Childcare Vouchers

Northumbria University, in conjunction with Computershare Voucher Services has introduced a system whereby part of your salary can be exchanged for childcare vouchers, as part of its family friendly initiative.

Each parent or legal guardian working at Northumbria can receive Childcare Vouchers, which are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance up to £243 per month depending upon your salary. Further details can be obtained from the Computershare Voucher Services.

How to Register

To register for Computershare Vouchers online, please download a Parent Information Pack, you will also need to quote our Employer Scheme Reference Number 386724. You will also need your payroll id and your national insurance number.  Orders must be placed with Computershare by the 2nd of the month to enable vouchers to be processed which is before our own payroll deadline.

If you require any further information, please contact Deborah Beck, Childcare Services Manager on ext. 4567 or email deborah.thorpe@northumbria.ac.uk