11 September 2020 
Julia Ascott, Employment Taxes Specialist
Universities (and any organisation) can now sign up to the Kickstart scheme, whether individually or grouped together with other employers.
The scheme applies for job placements given to people aged between 16-24 who currently claim Universal Credit. Where conditions apply, the Government will pay 100% of the NMW, NIC and pension contributions for 25 hours per week, up to six months for placements.
Employers can top up their wages, while the Government will also pay employers £1,500 to set up support and training for people on a Kickstart placement, as well as helping pay for uniforms and other set up costs.
Below is a brief overview of the conditions, but read here for full details:
This is very much geared towards completely new jobs for lower skilled young adults trying to get into a career. If this is something that is of interest but you don't have 30 placements to offer, talk to your colleagues across the HE sector to see if anyone else would be involved. If you would like BUFDG to facilitate any online meetings/discussions, please let me know.
