Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) Employer Awareness

​​Intended Audience: For HR, payroll and finance employees who manage the day-to-day administration of the pension scheme or for those managing/involved in early departure exercise.

Duration: 5 Hours

​​Delivery: In-house only (Online or Onsite)

Do you know what your responsibilities are when managing early exits and redundancies?

This comprehensive 5-hour online workshop is designed for Civil Service employers who are responsible for managing early exits and redundancies. It provides essential guidance on your legal and procedural responsibilities under the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS), helping you confidently plan and deliver exit exercises. Through practical examples and step-by-step examples, you’ll learn how to communicate effectively with members, navigate the approval process, understand compensation tariffs, and use available calculators and forms. The session also explores member benefit options, including early retirement, preserved awards, and family benefits ensuring you’re equipped to answer complex queries and support staff through change with clarity and confidence.

Agenda

  • How to manage Exit Schemes
  • Different communications to members, employers and administrators
  • Compensation and Exit Terms
  • Member Benefit Options when leaving:
    • Compensation amounts
    • Acturially reduced retirement
    • Added pension
    • Partial buy-out of pension reduction
    • Preserved awards
    • Family benefits
    • Dismissal considerations

By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

  • Plan and Manage Early Exits, Voluntary, and Compulsory Redundancy schemes
  • Understand the processes and timescales involved
  • Understand member,employer, and administrator communications
  • Update members on compensation and exit terms
  • Perform basic calculations and explain compensation payable
  • Understand the options available from the pension scheme
  • Explain member benefit options

Costs per attendee

  • Online workshop £430 plus VAT

Book your place:

This workshop is delivered as an in-house session only.
For online or onsite sessions please email: training@civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk
In-house sessions require a minimum of 10 attendees.

Delivery:

Online is via Microsoft Teams and a guide is provided when you book your session to assist you with the App. If online delivery is not suitable please email: training@civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk