Joining A Pension Scheme

If you are in a professional services, research or support role you are automatically enrolled into LGPS when you join. 

If you leave the LGPS but wish to rejoin at a later time, you can get in touch with the pensions team at Pensions@ntu.ac.uk

If you are in a teaching role you will be automatically enrolled into TPS when you join. 

If you leave the TPS but wish to rejoin at a later time, you can get in touch with the pensions team at Pensions@ntu.ac.uk

From 1 August 2025 onwards, all academic colleagues and colleagues on comparable grades (Grade H or above) will be able to join the USS.

You can only be a member of one workplace pension scheme so if you wish to join the USS you will need to opt out of your current occupational pension scheme. You will also need to receive independent financial advice before joining. 

Join USS

You can only be a member of one workplace pension scheme, so if you wish to join the Retirement Savings Plan you'll need to opt out of your current pension scheme.

Join RSP

Access to free independent financial advice 

NTU has partnered with Fairstone Financial Management Limited to provide colleagues with access to independent advice who may need support in making decisions about their individual circumstances.

RSP anytime sessions:

Free 30-minute sessions continue to be available through MS Teams, by experienced and qualified financial advisers, who will be able to explain:

• How the scheme operates and how to join
• Why this may be a cost-effective option for you
• The value of the other benefits you will receive as a member of the Plan.

Alternatively, you can email Fairstone nottinghamtrent@fairstone.co.uk  if you have a specific question that you need answering.

How to book a 1-2-1 session:

Please contact Fairstone by either email or telephone to arrange your free 1-2-1 session.

• Email: nottinghamtrent@fairstone.co.uk
• Telephone: 0116 4972030