Workplace Compliance Coordinator

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

What to expect

For business professionals, our environment is highly collaborative with value being placed on diversity of ideas, skills and mindsets. It’s energetic, fast-moving and there’s always something new to get involved in. You will get exposure across geographies and the firm as a whole. The future is a place of opportunity. Focusing on your success and for what’s next, will ensure you thrive too

Role and key responsibilities

As the Workplace Compliance Coordinator, your primary responsibility is to support the Workplace Compliance function in maintaining regulatory and operational standards across Eversheds Sutherland’s UK and international offices. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of service following recent team changes, with a particular focus on Physical Security, Business Continuity, and ISO compliance.

Working closely with the Workplace Compliance Manager and other stakeholders, you will help coordinate audits, manage documentation, and monitor compliance activities to uphold the firm’s strategic objectives and legal obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Security & ISO 27001 Support

Assist in the coordination of physical security audits across offices, contributing to the firm’s global ISO 27001 certification efforts. Maintain records, follow up on actions, and support implementation of security controls.

• Business Continuity & Risk Compliance

Support the development and maintenance of business continuity plans. Track risk mitigation actions and ensure documentation is up to date and aligned with ISO 9001 standards.

• Health & Safety Coordination

Collaborate with the Health & Safety team to ensure compliance with EHSMS requirements. Help organise audits, track recommendations, and support implementation across sites.

• Supplier & Contractor Compliance

Assist in onboarding processes for new suppliers and contractors, ensuring documentation and permits are in place before work begins. Monitor compliance with safety and security protocols.

• Governance & Reporting

Coordinate regular EHS calls, first aider meetings, and compliance committee sessions. Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

• Information Security Collaboration

Work with IT and other departments to support corrective action plans and risk assessments related to information security. Participate in cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment with data protection and GDPR requirements.

Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks:

• Maintain and update compliance documentation, including audit logs, SOPs, and version control.
• Track and report on compliance metrics and outstanding actions.
• Support internal and external audit preparation and follow-up.
• Assist in identifying gaps in compliance processes and propose corrective actions.
• Help facilitate team communications, including weekly updates and 1:1 check-ins.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational resilience.

Skills and experience

• Experience in workplace compliance, facilities, or risk management.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (27001, 9001) and Health & Safety regulations.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.