Synthomer plc is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.
At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Role Details: We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Product Stewardship team in an entry-level role that offers hands-on experience in global chemical compliance. In this role, you'll help ensure our company remains compliant with international chemical regulations by supporting key projects and improving internal systems and processes. You'll be at the forefront of identifying regulatory changes, communicating their impact across departments, and helping drive smarter, safer business decisions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Champion Safety and Compliance: Proactively spot and report safety-related issues, using our tools and systems to help drive continuous improvement.
- Deliver Real Impact: Take ownership of specific work packages that support our global regulatory compliance projects and business goals.
- Grow Your Expertise: Develop your knowledge in key regulatory topics and support senior colleagues in understanding their impact on our business.
- Turn Data into Decisions: Analyse regulatory data and information to support smarter, safer business choices.
- Communicate with Clarity: Share findings and requirements clearly across teams to support regulatory queries and project outcomes.
- Build Your Network: Connect with colleagues across technical, production, and business units to become a valued member of our compliance community.
- Support Legal Compliance: Help ensure Synthomer meets its legal obligations in assigned compliance areas, contributing to our SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) objectives.
Additional Ways You'll Make a Difference
- Follow Best Practice: Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to maintain high standards.
- Be a Team Player: Build relationships across technical and commercial teams to become a recognised contributor to the regulatory team.
- Keep Us Compliant: Ensure raw materials and products meet regulatory standards using our systems and processes.
- Support Innovation: Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new product developments align with compliance requirements.
- Classify with Confidence: Apply local and regional GHS regulations to classify products, update systems, and ensure accurate safety data sheets and labels.
- Improve How We Work: Help refine and document efficient processes, making sure they’re communicated clearly across the business.
- Respond & Resolve: Handle customer and internal compliance enquiries, and suggest improvements when challenges arise.
Minimum Requirements: A degree in Chemistry or a related field is preferred; however, candidates with 1–2 years of relevant experience in polymers, coatings, regulatory, or similar environments will also be considered. The role requires strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage workload independently, along with confident and effective communication.
Location and Travel requirements: This position is based in Harlow, Essex. It is a hybrid role that necessitates being on-site at the Harlow location for at least three days each week.
In Addition, We Offer a Highly Desirable Benefits Package
- Private health insurance
- Company bonus scheme
- Contributory pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Support counselling
- Company social events throughout the year
At Synthomer we value the difference everyone brings to work, and we are committed to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, where people are supported to make their best contribution in creating a vibrant and successful business.
Why Synthomer?
We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
