JSL Services Ltd Joins the Armed Forces Covenant
JSL Services Ltd is proud to announce that we have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, reinforcing our commitment to supporting serving personnel, Veterans, Reservists and Armed Forces families across the UK.
By joining the Armed Forces Covenant, we formally recognise the contribution of the Armed Forces community and commit to ensuring they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged because of their service.
Our Commitment to the Armed Forces Community
At JSL Services Ltd, we value the dedication, discipline, and leadership that members of the Armed Forces community bring to the workplace.
Our pledge reflects our promise to:
- Promote fair treatment in recruitment and employment
- Support flexible working arrangements where required
- Recognise the unique skills and experience of Veterans and Service leavers
- Provide meaningful wellbeing and workplace support
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where service is respected and valued.
Our Key Pledges
Employment
We actively support:
- Veterans transitioning to civilian careers
- Reservists balancing work and service commitments
- Service leavers seeking sustainable employment
- Armed Forces families requiring flexibility and understanding
This includes fair recruitment practices, flexible rostering, and reasonable workplace adjustments where needed.
Engagement & Awareness
We are committed to raising awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant internally and externally.
Our engagement includes:
- Promoting awareness of Armed Forces support initiatives
- Supporting Armed Forces Day and Remembrance activities
- Participating in the Poppy Appeal
- Encouraging colleagues to recognise and respect military service
Commercial Responsibility & Wellbeing
We ensure fair access to services and provide support for health and wellbeing, including Veteran-specific resources where appropriate.
Supporting the Armed Forces community is not just about employment — it is about long-term wellbeing, respect, and inclusion.
Our Armed Forces Champion
We are proud to appoint Alan Grist as our Armed Forces Champion.
Alan’s background in the Armed Forces, combined with the professionalism, integrity, and leadership he demonstrates every day at JSL, makes him an outstanding role model for this position. His experience brings genuine credibility and meaning to our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Alan embodies the values we strive to uphold and has earned the respect and trust of colleagues across the organisation.
Alan’s Role as Armed Forces Champion
As Armed Forces Champion, Alan will:
- Promote awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant across JSL
- Support Armed Forces personnel, Veterans, Reservists, and their families within the business
- Act as a point of contact for guidance and signposting
- Lead participation in Armed Forces Day, Remembrance, and related initiatives
To recognise the importance of his role, Alan will be presented with his Armed Forces Champion badge to wear whilst on duty, along with a commemorative trophy symbolising his leadership and dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community.
Our Ongoing Commitment
JSL Services Ltd is dedicated to continually reviewing and strengthening our practices to ensure we provide meaningful and lasting support to the Armed Forces community.
This commitment recognises not only the service given by individuals like Alan, but also the value that Veterans, Reservists and military families bring to our workforce and society.
We are proud to stand alongside organisations across the UK in honouring those who serve and have served — and in giving back to those who have given so much.
