Pension schemes for members of staff
The pension schemes available to staff at the University and how to find more information about them.
Pensions
We look after pensions for all staff and offer support and guidance on joining a scheme, opting out and transferring your pension when changing jobs.
About our pensions
Find out how our pensions work, how you're automatically enrolled depending on your job, and what happens to your pension if you opt out, leave the University for another job, or retire.
Understanding automatic enrolment in workplace pensions
How to prepare for automatic enrolment in a pension scheme depending on your role at the University.
Joining a pension scheme
Find out which of our three pension schemes you are eligible to join as a member of staff at the University.
Leaving a pension scheme
How to leave your pension scheme when leaving the University.
Schemes for staff in grades 1 to 5 and hourly-paid workers
As a member of staff in grades 1 to 5, or an hourly-paid worker, you're automatically enrolled on a pension scheme. Find out about the schemes and how to opt out.
Being a member of the Avon Pension Fund
How to join or opt-out of the Avon Pension Fund Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) if you're a member of staff in grades 1 to 5.
Being a member of the People's Pension
Find out how to join and opt-out of the People's Pension if you are an hourly-paid worker or external examiner.
Being a member of the University of Bath Group Pension Plan
How to join the University of Bath Group Pension Plan (UoBGPP) if you're a member of staff in grades 2 to 5.
Avon Pension Fund
Find information about the Avon Pension Fund from the official website.
People's Pension
Find out information about the People's Pension on their official website.
Schemes for staff in grades 6 to 9
As a member of staff in grades 6 to 9, you're automatically enrolled on the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Find out about the scheme and how to opt out or join the PensionPlus scheme.
Being a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme
How to join the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), transfer a previous pension to USS Retirement Builder, or opt-out of the pension scheme.
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
Find out information about the USS on the official website.
PensionPlus
Staff on the Universities Superannuation Scheme can participate in PensionPlus to increase their take-home pay.
PensionPlus guidance booklet
Guidance for staff about joining PensionPlus as part of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
PensionPlus opt-out form
The form for staff on the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) who do not wish to participate in the PensionPlus scheme.
Paying annual allowance tax charges
How to make tax payments to HMRC if you earn above the annual allowance.
About us
We look after pensions for all staff and can provide information and advice about the University's pension arrangements.
Contact us
Get in touch if you have any queries.