Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is the main pension scheme provider for Professional Services staff and faculty administration staff. This website provides key information about the scheme together with some handy pension calculators and tools.
LGPS Oxfordshire County Council site
The LGPS is administered locally by Oxfordshire County Council. This website provides details to support the administration of the pension scheme to local employers.
Register for your annual benefit statement
Your annual benefit statement is usually accessible via your secure online "My Oxfordshire Pension" record from the end of August onwards.
To access or initiate an online account go to https://oxfordshire.pensiondetails.co.uk/. This will involve initiating an activation code which is either sent to you via post or emailed to you, if you select the "I would like to sign up" button. Once you have received your Activation Code the following Frequently Asked Questions document can assist you in setting up your account.
Other links
The main Oxfordshire site also provides key forms and guides related to the scheme together with general contact details.
Added Voluntary Contributions (AVC) Scheme for LGPS members
An AVC is an amount of money you pay into a separate AVC plan, in addition to your main LGPS, with the aim of increasing your overall benefits in retirement. The AVC scheme for the LGPS is run by Legal & General.
Visit the dedicated website which explains how the AVC scheme works.
NB On opening the website you may be asked to identify which LGPS scheme you belong to. Please enter 'Oxfordshire County Council'.
Teachers' Pensions (TPS)
The Teachers' Pensions Scheme is the main pension scheme provider for academic staff. This website links to a members’ hub site. This website provides key information about the scheme together with some handy pension calculators and tools.
Added Voluntary Contributions (AVC) Scheme for TPS members
An AVC is an amount of money you pay into a separate AVC plan, in addition to your main TPS, with the aim of increasing your overall benefits in retirement. The AVC scheme for the TPS is run by The Prudential.
Visit the dedicated website which explains how the AVC scheme works.
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme is currently available for staff who were members of USS when they joined Oxford Brookes. This website provides key information related to the scheme together with some handy pension calculators and tools. Note that USS is currently under review.