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, paper and nitrile medical gloves.
With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio and 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.
🌍 Role profile
We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Regulatory Specialist to support our Product Stewardship team and keep our global chemical portfolio fully compliant. If you enjoy solving complex regulatory challenges, improving processes, and working across technical teams, this role puts you right at the centre of our compliance strategy.
🔧 What You’ll Do
1. Proactively identify and improve safety‑related issues using established tools and systems
2. Deliver defined work packages that support key regulatory and product compliance projects
3. Build expertise in global chemical regulations and support colleagues with clear insights
4. Analyse data to support informed business decisions
5. Communicate regulatory findings and requirements with clarity and confidence
6. Collaborate with technical, production, and commercial teams to strengthen compliance culture
7. Review raw material SDSs, classifications, and supplier information
8. Maintain accurate substance, raw material, and product data in SAP S/4HANA EHS
9. Classify materials and products under regional GHS regulations
10. Create compliant safety data sheets and labels
11. Keep databases up to date and ensure accurate information flows through the supply chain
12. Support continuous improvement by documenting and refining processes
🎓 What You Bring
13. Degree in Chemistry or a related field — or relevant Regulatory/SHE experience
14. Minimum 2 years in a regulatory role
15. Knowledge of GHS classification and labelling (desirable, but training provided)
16. Experience with SAP EHS is an advantage
📍 Location & Working Pattern
This role is based at our Harlow site, where collaboration and team synergy are at the heart of how we work. We ask team members to be on-site at least four days per week to support this dynamic environment.
🌍 Global Benefits Overview
17. 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
18. 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
19. 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
20. 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
21. 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
22. 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
23. 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
24. 💙 Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
25. 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
26. 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
27. 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes
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