Lothian Pension Fund

You can join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) if:

• you work for a local authority or employer who is part of the scheme

• AND hold a contract of employment of three months or more

• AND are not eligible to join another public service scheme, like teachers, police or fire fighters

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There are two kinds of scheme employers:

• scheduled bodies where membership is laid down in law and new staff automatically enter the scheme
• admitted bodies that have chosen to enter the scheme and new staff must be nominated to join the scheme.

You can view a list of member employers.

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• New employees joining the Scheme
• Rejoining if you previously opted out
• More than one job