Help shape the future of our pension schemes and become a Trustee.


We're looking for Tesco colleagues who care about supporting others and want to play a role in one of our most important benefits - our pension schemes.


Interested? Why not apply to be a Trustee?

You don't need to be a pensions expert or have any specialist experience. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, so you'll be well-equipped to make a difference.


What's it all about?
Our pension schemes are looked after by a group of people, called the Trustee. The Trustee is made up of a mix of Tesco colleagues (who are also Scheme members) and independent trustees. Some are appointed by Tesco, and others are selected from the membership. 

The Trustee is responsible for making sure the Scheme is run properly and that members receive the right benefits at the right time. The money contributed by members and Tesco goes into a Trust, which is separate from Tesco and managed by the Trustee.

To get a better idea of what being a Trustee involves, watch the short video below, where two of our previous and current trustees, Liz and Mitesh, share their thoughts and experiences.


Any questions?
If you have any questions, please email us at DB.Governance@tesco.com or call us on 0345 070 1113.

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What does it involve?

Our pension schemes help hundreds of thousands of Tesco colleagues save for the future. As a Trustee, you’ll help make sure these schemes are well managed and that members get the right benefits at the right time.


  • The Tesco PLC Pension Scheme supports around 335,000 members and holds billions of pounds. The Trustee works with experts to make sure the money is invested wisely and pensions are paid on time.

  • The Tesco Retirement Savings Plan (TRSP) supports around 500,000 members. A special committee looks after this plan, deciding how the money is invested and what support members get to help them make good choices about their savings.


What do I need to know?
  • You don’t need to be a pensions expert - we’ll give you full training and support
  • You’ll be part of a friendly and inclusive team helping to keep things running smoothly
  • There are monthly meetings (usually one a month) and a couple of training days each year. There is some flexibility to allow you to join remotely and fit them around your schedule
  • You’ll be paid for your time as a Trustee
  • You’ll need to read some documents before each meeting to stay up to date
  • If you work at Tesco, you’ll need your manager’s approval to take on the role
  • Trustees serve for up to 4 years, and can stay for up to 8 years if reappointed

Who should apply?


We’re looking for someone who’s curious, keen to learn, and passionate about helping others.

It’s a bonus if you’ve worked in a Tesco store or distribution centre - your experience gives you a great understanding of what matters to our colleagues.


We care about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Having a mix of voices and experiences helps us run our pension schemes better. That’s why the Trustee and TRSP Committee are committed to making DEI part of everything we do. You’ll see this in:

  • How we communicate with members
  • How we find and support new trustees and committee members
  • How we run our schemes every day


We always put our members first - and keeping DEI at the heart of our work helps us do that.


Interested?
There are two vacancies on the Trustee board, one which is due to open in March 2026 and another in July 2027.
To submit your application please click the link below to open the application form. You'll need to provide at least one reference (see the application form for details), so make sure you give yourself enough time to get this information.  

Need some help?

There's a question near the bottom of the form, asking if you need any adjustments to be made to help you with your application. If you do, please use the tick box to let us know, and we'll contact you to see how we can help.


Please note

By law, you can't be a Trustee if any of the following apply to you:

  • You're under the age of 18
  • You're currently subject to a bankruptcy order
  • You're disqualified from being a director
  • You've been convicted of an offence involving dishonesty or deception


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Want to apply? 

If you make our shortlist, we'll contact you at the end of January 2026 to invite you for an interview. 

Interviews will be held on 16 February 2026 at Tesco's head office in Welwyn Garden City.

Apply here