Part-Time

Site Administrative Assistant

Protected Categories, Law

Posted on 7/25/2025

Synthomer

Synthomer

1,001-5,000 employees

Global producer of specialized aqueous polymers

No salary listed

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (2)
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Site Administrative Assistant or in a similar role will be considered a strong asset.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Have a flexible and adaptable attitude.
  • Fluent Italian at least C1 level.
  • Fluent English at least B2 level.
Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to ensure efficient and smooth day-to-day operation of the Site; organize and schedule appointments; plan meetings and take detailed minutes; answer, screen and transfer inbound phone calls; write and distribute emails (certified emails included), correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms; write and translate letters, news and communications; open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence; check and reconcile employees expense reports; manage residual company payments; manage mandatory surveys (ISTAT); manage administrative archive; support the Site in preparing, managing and filing training registers; statutory activities support to site manager
  • Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients; receive and direct visitors, providing them general support; provide information by answering questions and requests
  • Support SLT by performing tasks related to organization, strong communication and CSR
  • Make travel arrangements for senior staff such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant reservations
  • Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques; maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies
  • Raise purchase requisitions for site related/general services purchases
  • Organise company events
  • Manage local insurances

Synthomer develops and supplies aqueous polymer dispersions and specialised polymers for coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and health-related products. These polymers are designed and manufactured to deliver adhesion, durability and compatibility with different substrates, and are tailored to each customer’s processes and performance requirements. The company differentiates itself through a global footprint and a focus on high-performance, customised solutions rather than off-the-shelf products, with close collaboration with customers. Its goal is to help customers achieve their performance targets by providing reliable, high-quality polymers and expanding its global reach in key markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1908

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What believers are saying

  • Godavari partnership commercializes bio-based butyl acrylate from bio-butanol.
  • Henkel deal supplies low-carbon polymers for TECHNOMELT adhesives in Europe, India, MEA.
  • OQEMA partnership expands distribution of specialty chemicals globally.

What critics are saying

  • H2 Equity acquires 1845 chemicals business, stripping manufacturing capacity.
  • Matco N.V. bought latex compounding for €27.5M, removing 2023 health revenue.
  • Divestitures expose Synthomer to EU Green Deal 55% emissions cuts by 2030.

What makes Synthomer unique

  • Synthomer supplies high-performance aqueous polymers for coatings, adhesives, and health.
  • Launched Bio, Circle, Clima propositions and ISCC PLUS for eight plants in 2024.
  • Earned LSE Green Economy Mark with over 50% revenues from environmental products.

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Company News

India Advantage Securities Pvt. Ltd.
Feb 6th, 2026
market news

Godavari Biorefineries trades jubilantly on partnering with Synthomer. Godavari Biorefineries is currently trading at Rs. 287.70, up by 32.10 points or 12.56% from its previous closing of Rs. 255.60 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 254.05 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 295.25 and Rs. 250.30 respectively. So far 164579 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 352.00 on 24-Jul-2025 and a 52 week low of Rs. 145.20 on 28-Mar-2025. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs. 295.25 and Rs. 243.70 respectively. The current market cap of the company is Rs. 1466.45 crore. The promoters holding in the company stood at 63.31%, while Institutions and Non-Institutions held 12.02% and 24.67% respectively. Godavari Biorefineries has entered into partnership with Synthomer to develop bio based alternatives to existing fossil based monomers. With growing customer demand for more sustainable alternatives, this partnership strengthens the company's commitment to innovation and reinforces its focus on delivering customer-centric, lower carbon solutions. Through this partnership, Synthomer is commercialising bio-based butyl acrylate using bio-based butanol produced by the company, helping to accelerate the industry's transition to more sustainable raw materials. Godavari Biorefineries is one of the manufacturers of ethanol-based chemicals in India. Its diversified product portfolio comprises of bio-based chemicals, sugar, different grades of ethanol and power.

Insider Media
May 6th, 2025
Carve-out agreed for chemicals manufacturing business established in 1845

H2 Equity Partners has agreed to acquire the specialty chemicals company from Synthomer plc in partnership with the management team.

PR Newswire
Apr 29th, 2025
Henkel And Synthomer Partner To Cut Carbon Emissions In Adhesives

Driving sustainability in the consumer goods marketDÜSSELDORF, Germany, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Synthomer, a world-leading supplier of high-performance, highly-specialized polymers and ingredients, today announced a strategic partnership and supply agreement focused on enabling carbon emission reductions in Henkel's TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesive product portfolio for the European, Indian, Middle Eastern and African markets. This collaboration highlights both companies' leadership in advancing sustainable adhesives through innovative collaborations along the value chain

Buffkin / Baker
Apr 11th, 2025
METTLER TOLEDO Hires Anthony Hartman as Head of Human Resources, North America

METTLER TOLEDO partnered with Buffkin / Baker on the executive search.

Euroland IR
May 31st, 2024
Pricing of senior notes

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