Job Description

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Description

The Company Secretary & Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in upholding high standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance across the JT Group. Operating at the intersection of governance and business strategy, the role supports the Board, Shareholder and Executive Committee by ensuring the Group adheres to its statutory and regulatory obligations.

In addition, the role will contribute to business integrity through the effective management of internal policies, onboarding processes, sanctions screening and insurance oversight. These dual responsibilities are integral to sustaining the Group's reputation and facilitating its ongoing success in a dynamic, innovative telco environment.

As a trusted adviser, the postholder must skilfully balance the gatekeeping role of protecting the business with enabling the organisation to move forward with pace. It is essential that the individual demonstrates sound judgement, political awareness and an ability to build strong relations at all levels of the organisation, at executive and board levels.

JT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment and JT Family. We will ensure that all individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in job applications, interviews, onboarding processes and beyond. Should you require any support or assistance in making your application, please contact us at hrinbox@jtglobal.com.

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Key Responsibilities

Providing a full, proactive governance and corporate secretarial service to the JT group companies in accordance with their respective articles and with relevant legislation and regulations.

Maintenance of the statutory and regulatory records of all group companies, including filings across multiple jurisdictions (including UK, CI, US, Australia and EU).

Ensuring that all company secretarial information is up-to-date and accurate and that statutory compliance requirements are fully met.

Drafting a wide range of ExCo, board and shareholder minutes and resolutions and work on the collation and distribution of agendas and meeting packs.

Managing and, as required, developing, governance-related policies and procedures, including in relation to the working of various group-wide committees.

Managing relationships with external and internal contacts and service providers.

Assisting with projects as required in relation to (for example) mergers, acquisitions and divestments.

Assist in managing reputational risk by ensuring transparency, accountability, and effective decision-making frameworks.

Working with the Governance Committee in relation to cross-functional company policies.

Providing guidance to the business on matters of supplier and customer due diligence and adherence, including in relation to sanctions and the co-ordination of work on supplier onboarding questionnaires.

Managing and overseeing the KYC function for the business with a small team

Dealing with ad hoc business requirements which have compliance implications from a legal, regulatory or contractual perspective.

Managing the insurance function for the business.

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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Proven experience in a similar governance or compliance role, ideally within a regulated or complex group structure The ideal candidate will ICSA qualified Be able to work independently Be well organised and precise Be politically astute and reputation-aware, with a high level of discretion and integrity Have a broad understanding of the key areas of law and corporate governance and compliance practice and be able to apply that understanding in a consistent and logical manner Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely Familiarity with sanctions compliance, policy management and onboarding due diligence Experience managing board-level governance processes and legal entity administration Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the confidence to engage credibly with senior executives and Board members Adaptability to work in a dynamic, agile environment with competing priorities A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset Collaborative and inclusive, with strong influencing skills and a calm, professional presence under pressure


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Benefits

26 days holiday Health & Dental Insurance Pension Scheme Bonus/Commission Scheme Fully discounted staff services Professional Development Recharge Days
JT provide colleagues with an opportunity to embrace flexibility to work the hours that suit them in a location of their choice - office, home or further afield under our Hybrid Working guidelines.



Through our hybrid working initiative we have diversified the ways in which we recruit, which also means that we are now able to support posts in major global locations. The benefits that are listed above are an example of those that we provide in our key locations, if you are applying from outside of these areas, please note that your compensation package might look a little different.



Our main priority is colleague wellbeing, and we hope this offers greater opportunity for a work life balance. We aim to offer this approach to all colleagues across the business, but we recognise that there are certain roles that will need to work in a specific way due to their nature, such as our colleagues working in engineering, our contact centres and our retail outlets. We are actively working with our management teams to increase flexibility wherever we can.###

About JT

From its origins in 1888, JT is owned, and headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands, where they are the largest local operator. With strong presence across the Channel Islands, the Islands have a growing digital economy and a thriving business and financial services sector, that is completely reliant on robust connectivity provided by JT.

The JT Group is much more than the incumbent domestic operator; they have formed long-standing partnerships with leading communications businesses to deliver the products and services expected from a full-service, world-class communications provider.

Defined by its innovation and responsibility for doing good for its customers, in 2018 JT became the world's first telco to provide fibre-to-the-home and businesses of 100% of all broadband users - topping the Broadband speed chart.

In 2023, JT embarked on a major network transformation in the Channel Islands, incorporating Ericsson's advanced energy-efficient technologies. This initiative is a critical step towards launching 5G and propels JT further into technological innovation, reinforcing their mission to enhance global connectivity and customer experiences.

In recent years JT has pursued a highly successful strategy of international diversification and has grown significantly, enabling it to reinvest global revenues back into its domestic markets with a significant proportion of revenues now coming from international operations.

The recent acquisition of Spectrum Message Services, an Australian company specialising in mobile and transactional system integration, has expanded JT's Mobile Intelligence services. Spectrum's MoneyGuard provides secure transaction alerts to a global customer base of over 135 million, underlining JT's ongoing commitment to innovation and security in the digital age.