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.
Purpose of Role
Support the Company Secretary and General Counsel, Corporate with 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
Ensure compliance with UK Listing Rules, DTRs, Corporate Governance Code & MAR.
Maintain Confidentiality Lists, Insider List & share dealing approvals.
Annual Report & Shareholder Meetings
Assist in producing and distributing the Annual Report.
Coordinate AGM/EGMs with registrars and stakeholders.
Subsidiary Administration
Support governance of global subsidiaries (filings, registers, resolutions).
Manage relationships with external corporate secretarial vendors.
Board & Shareholder Support
Prepare Board/Committee calendars & upload papers.
Liaise with registrars on dividends & shareholder queries.
Corporate Actions
Assist with acquisitions, disposals & restructuring projects.
👤 Person Specification
Calm under pressure, strategic thinker, proactive executor.
Professional, discreet, and relationship focused.
Company Secretarial qualification desirable (not essential).
Experience in UK listed companies advantageous.
Knowledge of Companies Act 2006, Governance Code, Listing Rules & MAR desirable.
💼 Why Join Synthomer?
Be part of a FTSE-listed global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. Work at the heart of governance, compliance, and corporate strategy, with exposure to senior stakeholders and international operations.
🌍 Global Benefits Overview
💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
💙 Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program, mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
🏆 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 team synergy drive everything we do. To foster this dynamic environment, we ask team members to be on-site four days per week.
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