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Applying to Join

Read our guide for prospective employers to find out about joining the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). It contains important information on the duties and responsibilities of being an employer and explains the types of employer. You may also want to read the GMPF policy on employer admissions into the fund.

  • Confirm Your 
Eligibility

    Check that you meet the LGPS regulations and eligibility criteria. 

  • Review GMPF Policies & Guidance

    Read GMPF’s Admissions Policy & the application information pack. 

  • Prepare Your 
Application

    Seek independent legal advice before applying. 

  • Submit & Formalise Admission

    Submit a fully completed application form. 

Employer Roles & Responsibilities

GMPF is one of many local authority pension funds, which follow the rules of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). We are the largest in the country and membership is enjoyed by people who work for the local authorities in Greater Manchester, as well as other employers.
Read our pensions administration strategy statement to understand both the administering authority and our employers are fully aware of their responsibilities under the LGPS regulations, and to identify acceptable levels of performance. 

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Understand and comply with the Pension Administration Strategy, including agreed service standards, target times, employer discretions, and dispute resolution responsibilities.

Key Employer Tasks

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Calculate Pay

How to calculate pay for the CARE and final salary sections. 

Retire an Employee

Let us know member wants to retire & start receiving their benefits. 

Request Estimates

Information about how to request estimates for members. 

Ill Health

Learn about what to do if a member is off work with ill health. 

Calculate Pay

How to calculate pay for the CARE and final salary sections. 

Calculate Pay

How to calculate pay for the CARE and final salary sections. 

Tools & Resources

  • Guide

    Guide for prospective employers

    Guide for prospective employers - a guide for employers looking to join the Greater Manchester Pension Fund
  • Guide

    Academy arrangements and the Local Government Pension Scheme

    Academy arrangements and the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Guide

    Application guide

    Prospective academies

Events for Employers

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  • LGPS Final salary pay

    LGPS Final salary pay

    This will cover final salary pay.

    Online Event

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  • LGPS – CARE and Assumed Pensionable Pay (APP)

    This will cover what is assumed pensionable pay and CARE and when it applies.

    Online Event

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  • Pension surgery — Manchester

    Pension surgery — Manchester

    Drop-in session with a pensions officer. Bring your latest benefit statement and any queries about your LGPS record.

    Manchester Central Library

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  • Approaching retirement webinar

    A one-hour webinar for active members within five years of retirement. Covers the options at retirement, tax-free cash, and how to request a retirement quote.

    Read more

Need Help or More Information?

If you have questions about GMPF governance or require further information, please contact us.