Synthomer 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.
Join a global industry leader where your expertise will help ensure products remain safe, compliant, and trusted across international markets. We are looking for a Chemical Regulatory Data Integrity Specialist to support regulatory compliance, maintain high-quality data, and contribute to key business projects within our collaborative Product Stewardship team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Chemical Compliance, or SAP EHS, with training and development provided.
As a Regulatory Data Integrity Specialist, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of critical regulatory data while supporting global compliance activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Maintaining regulatory, raw material, and product data within SAP EHS (S/4 HANA)
Identifying and resolving data integrity issues
Supporting global chemical regulatory compliance, including classification, labelling, and documentation
Creating and updating Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and product labels
Reviewing supplier SDS and raw material information
Supporting regulatory projects and business improvement initiatives
Analysing data and providing insights to support decision-making
What We're Looking For
A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or relevant experience in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, EHS, SHE, or Compliance
Experience using SAP EHS
Strong attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable
Knowledge of GHS Classification and Labelling
Experience with Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical regulations, or product compliance activities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and growing team, gain exposure to global regulatory activities, and develop specialist expertise within a highly respected organisation.
Location: Harlow, Essex (Hybrid: 4 days office / 1 day home working considered). This is a 12 month fixed term contract role.
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)
Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), 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
