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SECTION 2.5<br />

Pensions<br />

TERMS & CONDITIONS<br />

i.<br />

Members <strong>of</strong> <strong>staff</strong> will be entitled <strong>to</strong> join <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> Pension Scheme<br />

provided that:<br />

• They have successfully completed a probationary period (where applicable);<br />

• Are less than 60 years <strong>of</strong> age;<br />

• Are appointed for a period exceeding 26 weeks.<br />

Details <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Scheme may be obtained from <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong> Accountant.<br />

Failure on your part <strong>to</strong> take prompt action <strong>to</strong> deal with your pension<br />

arrangements may result in <strong>the</strong> loss <strong>of</strong> benefits which would o<strong>the</strong>rwise be<br />

available <strong>to</strong> you.<br />

Pensions<br />

ii.<br />

iii.<br />

iv.<br />

If you make a special request <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Bursar, eligibility <strong>to</strong> join <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />

Pension Scheme may at our discretion be granted from <strong>the</strong> date when your<br />

employment commences.<br />

A contracting-out certificate under <strong>the</strong> Social Security Pensions Act will be<br />

in force in respect <strong>of</strong> your employment if you are a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />

Pension Scheme.<br />

We will not contribute <strong>to</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r pension scheme you may have or <strong>of</strong><br />

which you are a member.<br />

30 S<br />

TAFF HANDBOOK

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