Note: the NI helpline are only able to process your application if you are currently in the UK, your visa is valid, you applied for the visa outside the UK & your visa has not had any updates whilst you have been in the UK.
Anyone who works at the University, is resident within the UK and paid through Unitemps, the Variable Monthly Payroll (VAM), Sessional Teaching Payroll (STP, including GTAs) or the Salary payroll (SAL).
You are a non-UK national who has never applied for an NI number and are paid through one of the above. You may also receive a letter from the Payroll team each time you are paid advising you that we do not hold an NI number on file.
Each time you are paid your records are checked to ensure that we hold a valid NI number. If we do not then a reminder letter is issued even though an application has been made. This is intentional. Occasionally applications go astray and these letters act as a reminder that there is no NI number recorded on file. Also, DWP advise the individual rather than the employer.
Unfortunately, DWP will only discuss the application with the individual applying (Tel: 0300 200 3500)
DWP will send a confirmation letter advising what number has been allocated to you. Once you receive this then please let us know by updating your NI number on your
