Welcome to the CPS
The Cambridge University Assistants Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) is specifically designed for all members of Support Staff within the University.
There are different sections of the scheme depending on when you became a member. If you have had a break in active membership and returned to the scheme then you may have benefits in more than one section. If you are unsure which section(s) you are a member of please contact our office.
The full scheme rules are available at: The CPS Scheme Rules and 2004 Scheme Changes
For details of the different sections of the scheme see:
Hybrid Section - For Members Joining 01/01/2013 or Later
CRB Section - For Members Who Joined Before 01/01/2013
On this page you can find:
Latest News / Recent Member Meetings
Forms / Updating Your Details
Reporting a Death
Latest News / Recent Member Meetings
Post members' meeting follow up note
Click here to see the video of the CPS members' meeting held on 6th March 2024 (pre 2013 members)
Click here to see the slides of the CPS members' meeting held on 6th March 2024 (pre 2013 members)
Click here to see the video of the CPS members' meeting held on 6th March 2024 (post 2013 members)
Click here to see the slides of the CPS members' meeting held on 6th March 2024 (post 2013 members)
Click here to see the video of the SEI Master Trust July 2023 presentation
Click here to see the slides of the SEI Master Trust members' meeting held on 12th July 2023
Forms / Updating Your Details
Registration of Potential Dependant Form
These two forms should be completed to inform us of potential beneficiaries for the benefits that become payable in the event of your death.
Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) Form
These forms can be used to top up your defined contribution pension which is administered by the SEI Master Trust team. If you joined the CPS before 01/01/2013 you will not automatically have a defined contribution pension but you can choose to start one by transferring in or commencing an AVC arrangement.
CAMbens Lifestyle Event Form (for opting-out of the Salary Sacrifice arrangement only)
This form form should be completed if you wish to continue contributing to the scheme but wish to do so outside of the University's salary sacrifice arrangement. This form is only applicable if you are employed by the University. If you are employed by another employer (for example Cambridge Assessment) then you will need to speak to your HR or Payroll department regarding your employer's salary sacrifice arrangement.
This form should be completed if you wish to cease contributing to the scheme.
This form should be completed if you are in receipt of a pension and wish to update your payment details.
For non-UK bank accounts please contact our office in the first instance as we may need to provide you with an alternative form.
This form should be completed to keep your address up to date if you are in receipt of a pension from our scheme or have a deferred pension with our scheme. If you are still contributing to the scheme then you do not need to provide us with your address but should ensure that your address is up to date with your employer.
Change of Name - we will require confirmation of your change of name in writing, together with documentary evidence.
Reporting a Death
In the unfortunate event of the death of a pensioner, it is important that the Pensions Office is informed as soon as possible, so that we can prevent an overpayment and ensure that any death-related benefits are paid promptly to the next-of-kin.
When reporting the death of a pensioner, please telephone or email the Pensions Office as soon as possible with the following information-
- Name of Deceased
- Date of Birth
- Date of Death
- Address at time of death
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the deceased
- Your Contact details
The Death Certificate will need to be seen by the Pensions Office. If possible please arrange for a scan or a photograph of the death certificate to be sent to us by email, alternatively the death certificate can be posted to our office.
Our email address: pensionsonline@admin.cam.ac.uk
Our phone number: (01223) 332214