Pensions

Pension schemes for new and current staff

Under automatic enrolment legislation any employee aged 16 to 74 may join a workplace pension scheme. The University offers three occupational pension schemes which are open to new and current members of staff. Eligibility for each scheme is determined by your staff category.

If you do not know what pension scheme you are in, check your contract of employment or contact the Pensions Office.

Legacy pension schemes

There are several pension schemes that are no longer open to new entrants but continue to serve existing members.

Other legacy pension schemes

Members of staff who were members of pension schemes with colleges who have since been acquired by the University of Dundee may also be able to remain on their former schemes. 

• Tayside Pension Fund [TPF] (restricted to staff who were members before the merge with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art)
• Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme [STSS] (restricted to staff who were members before the merge with Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Northern College) 
• Strathclyde Pension Fund [SPF] (restricted to staff who were members before the merge with Northern College)
• Medical Research Council [MRC]

Tax Implications and the Lifetime Allowance

Watch a short video on pension tax, and find further links to what options might be available to help you manage.