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Employers
Supporting You in Managing Pension Responsibilities
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Applying to Join
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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
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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.
Understand and comply with the Pension Administration Strategy, including agreed service standards, target times, employer discretions, and dispute resolution responsibilities.
Your benefits are built up under the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). For service from April 2014 onwards each year of membership earns you 1/49th of your pensionable pay, revalued each April in line with the cost of living. Pre-2014 service is calculated separately on your final salary.
Log in to My Pension to view your latest Annual Benefit Statement, run retirement projections and update your nominated beneficiaries. New users can register with their National Insurance number and a recent payslip.
Manage the complete employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to development, performance management, retention, and offboarding, ensuring a positive and productive employee experience at every stage.
Engage actively with training opportunities, support services, and compliance requirements to maintain knowledge, enhance performance, and ensure adherence to organisational policies, regulatory standards, and best practices. This includes completing required training, seeking guidance when needed, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Key Employer Tasks [NEW Content]
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Retire an Employee
Let us know member wants to retire & start receiving their benefits.
Request Estimates
Information about how to request estimates for members.
Tools & Resources
Guide
Guide for prospective employers
Guide for prospective employers - a guide for employers looking to join the Greater Manchester Pension FundGuide
Academy arrangements and the Local Government Pension Scheme
Academy arrangements and the Local Government Pension SchemeGuide
Application guide
Prospective academies
Events for Employers
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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.
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Pensioner Q&A — online
An evening online session for pensioner members to ask questions about payments, P60s, and reporting changes in circumstances.
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Employer training: LGPS admin essentials
A full-day course for new scheme employer payroll and HR staff. Covers contributions, leavers, and year-end reporting.
GMPF Offices, Droylsden
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Pension surgery — Tameside
Drop-in pensions surgery at Tameside One. For active and deferred members of the LGPS.
Tameside One
Need Help or More Information?
If you have questions about GMPF governance or require further information, please contact us.