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.
Ready to Ignite Your Career? Starting September 2027
Join Synthomer's Graduate Leadership Programme – Ignite, a two-year accelerated development journey designed to build the next generation of commercial leaders. At Synthomer, you'll gain real business responsibility from day one, working alongside experienced professionals to drive growth, build customer partnerships, and support strategic decision-making in a global organisation.
Why Synthomer?
Synthomer is a leading global supplier of high-performance polymers and ingredients that play a vital role in industries including coatings, construction, adhesives, health, and protection. With approximately 3,500 employees, five innovation centres of excellence, 28 manufacturing sites worldwide, we combine global scale with local expertise to deliver innovative solutions to customers across the world.
Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Around 20% of our sales volumes come from new and patent-protected products, and since 2021 Synthomer has held the London Stock Exchange's Green Economy Mark in recognition of our contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. As an Ignite Graduate, you'll gain exposure to senior leaders, global markets, and key commercial functions while developing a strong foundation for a long-term leadership career.
Through a series of structured development experiences, projects and business rotations, you will:
As part of the Ignite Programme, you'll benefit from:
This programme is designed for individuals who want to make an impact, take on meaningful responsibility, and accelerate their development in a global commercial environment. If you're ready to challenge yourself, build a rewarding career, and help shape the future of Synthomer, we'd love to hear from you.
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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 for customers who serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and listed there since 1971, we employ 3,900 employees across our five innovation centres of excellence and 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia.
Our purpose is creating innovative and sustainable solutions for the benefit of customers and society. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products. At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, China, Germany, Malaysia and 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. Our 2030 decarbonization targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative as being in line with what the latest climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, and since 2021 we have held the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognizes green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.
