Forms and templates for employers

The LGPS requires employers to take an active role in administering the scheme on behalf of scheme members, your employees.

New starters and short contracts

New starters

Template letter: Introduction to LGPS for new starters (docx format, 56 KB)

Add the following items to this template letter:

  • your logo
  • information about your process for calculating the contribution rate
  • where to find more information
  • who to contact for more information

Short contracts

Form: Election to join the LGPS (pdf format, 114 KB)

New employees with a contract of less than 3 months may choose to join the LGPS. They must complete the opt in form and return it to you for action at the next available pay period.