Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water-based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles,paperand nitrile medical gloves.
With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 andOmnovaSolutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its productportfolioand boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Purpose of Role
Support theCompany SecretaryandGeneral Counsel, Corporatewith all aspects of company secretarial work. Ensure compliance with UK public listing requirements, manage global entities, and collaborate with Compliance and Finance teams to uphold strong governance standards.
Main Accountabilities
Compliance & Governance
1. Ensure compliance with UK Listing Rules, DTRs, Corporate Governance Code & MAR.
2. Maintain Confidentiality Lists, Insider List & share dealing approvals.
Annual Report & Shareholder Meetings
3. Assistin producing and distributing the Annual Report.
4. Coordinate AGM/EGMs with registrars and stakeholders.
Subsidiary Administration
5. Support governance of global subsidiaries (filings, registers, resolutions).
6. Manage relationships with external corporate secretarial vendors.
Board & Shareholder Support
7. Prepare Board/Committee calendars & upload papers.
8. Liaise with registrars on dividends & shareholder queries.
Corporate Actions
9. Assistwith acquisitions, disposals & restructuring projects.
👤Person Specification
10. Calm under pressure, strategic thinker, proactive executor.
11. Professional, discreet, andrelationship focused.
12. Company Secretarial qualification desirable (not essential).
13. Experience in UK listed companiesadvantageous.
14. Knowledge of Companies Act 2006, Governance Code, Listing Rules & MAR desirable.
💼Why Join Synthomer?
15. Be part of aFTSE-listed global leaderin sustainable polymer solutions. Work at the heart of governance, compliance, and corporate strategy, with exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations.
🌍 Global Benefits Overview
16. 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
17. 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
18. 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
19. 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
20. 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
21. 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
22. 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
23. 💙 Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
24. 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
25. 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
26. 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes
📍Location & Working Pattern
This role is based at our Global Lead Office in Victoria, London — a hub where collaboration and teamsynergydrive everything we do. To foster this dynamic environment, we ask team members to be on-site four days per week.
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