Pensions
The Pensions Office (based at the Finance Division) administers the pension schemes operated by the University for its employees, arranges the collection and disbursement of pension contributions, and authorises and monitors the rates of all pensions paid by the University.
For further details, please refer to the Statement of Pensions policy 
(34kb).
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USS
If you are on an academic or academic-related pay scale, you are automatically a member of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme).
OSPS
If you are on a pay scale other than academic or academic-related (e.g. clerical and library; ancillary, parks and gardens;) you are automatically a member of OSPS (University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme).
NHSPS
If you work in the medical school and were employed by the NHS immediately prior to your engagement by the University, you are a member of NHSPS (National Heath Service Pension Scheme), unless you have elected to join another scheme instead.
Stakeholder
If you are employed on a contract type that doesn't have a staff pension associated with it (such as certain temporary or consultancy contracts), you may join the University's stakeholder pension scheme, administered by Legal & General. Alternatively, you may prefer to make private arrangements, e.g. a personal pension of your choice. If you are not sure whether your post is pensionable, you should check your contract or ask your employer.
If you have retired, you may find our Information for Pensioners useful.
If you have not yet retired, we have a range of information available about retirement.
University Pension Statement
Media coverage has highlighted the trend for employers to move away from the provision of defined benefit pension arrangements, either for new employees or in some cases for all employees. There are no plans for the University to move away from the provision of defined benefit pension arrangements for its employees and this type of arrangement remains a vital part of the remuneration package offered to employees.
Contact details
For further information, please contact:
The Pensions Office (University access only)
Telephone: 01865 (6) 16133
Fax: 01865 (6) 16021