The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in Kent is administered by Kent County Council. Scheme contributions are invested in the Kent Pension Fund.
If you are thinking about joining the Kent Pension Fund as an employer:
- Read the guidance notes
- Read about employer responsibilities It includes information about your role and responsibilities.
- Read the best practice guide for employers participating in the LGPS It is produced by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
It is recommended that you receive your own legal advice in addition to reading the above guidance.
If you apply to become an employer within the fund and it is successful, you must provide pension data. Therefore we recommend that you prepare for a successful outcome. Please keep the following information on a monthly basis at pension member level:
- NI number
- Full name
- Pension reference number
- Contractual hours of employment
- Employee contributions
- Employer contributions
- CARE pensionable pay - this is the pay on which the member pays pension contributions.
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Academies
Information for academies wishing to join the Fund.
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Commercial company or charity (admission body)
Information for organisations wishing to join the Fund as an admission body, including an admission body timetable
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Local authority body (Resolution body)
Information for resolution bodies wishing to join the Fund.