Chief Executive

REPORTING: Chair of the SIA for day to day. SIA Board.

JOB PURPOSE: Management responsibility to promote and administer the work of the Solvents Industry Association.

HOURS OF WORK: Home-based flexible working with a minimum of 21 hours per week.

Optional self-employed working

SALARY: £45,000 per annum, plus payment for any additional hours worked and discretionary bonus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as Chief Executive and Company Secretary to the SIA.
• Ensure compliance with Companies House requirements, including filing Annual Accounts and registering Directors.
• Manage legal and fiscal affairs, including financial management, budgeting, and filing annual accounts.
• Generate invoices and pursue unpaid debts using Xero accounting platform.
• Liaise with appointed accountants.

• Provide administrative support to the Board, SIA Members, and working parties.
• Act as Company Secretary to both the Board and the Technical Committee.
• Convene meetings and produce minutes.
• Follow up to meet deadlines.
• Prepare reports for committees.

• Organize events such as Spring Dinner, Annual Conference, Exhibitions, Webinars, and Training.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage all functions and events.
• Promote events and secure industry speakers.

• Develop and advocate for the Solvents Industry in the UK, Europe, and ROW.
• Draft positions on technical and regulatory matters.
• Engage with UK, European, and ROW regulatory bodies.
• Respond to consultations from regulators.
• Promote the SIA across regions.
• Attend and report on meetings with ESIG and other bodies.

• Stay informed on legislation and industry developments; advise members accordingly.
• Draft common positions on regulatory matters.
• Highlight key industry issues.
• Distribute information via email, LinkedIn, and website articles.
• Manage and update website content.

• Promote and grow the SIA, building partnerships.
• Identify potential members and liaise with other bodies and partners.
• Promote awards and develop marketing campaigns.

• Promote Product Stewardship and collaborate on guidance materials.
• Identify key messages, manage campaigns, and produce safety films and materials.
• Manage Working Groups for safety promotion.

• Provide ad hoc advice and guidance to members as needed.

Established in 1973, the Solvents Industry Association promotes the safe, sustainable, and responsible use of chemical solvents, ensuring sound science-based regulation. The SIA has a membership of 50 companies, including multinational manufacturers, distributors, SMEs, and service providers.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Degree in Science or Technical subject (desirable).
• Experience in chemical or related industries.
• Senior managerial experience in solvents or related fields.
• Effective negotiation skills with regulators and industry contacts.
• Ability to deliver training and arrange venues.
• Proven IT skills, including website management and communication media.
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of small business/self-employed management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to author complex documents.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with initiative.

• 17 days of paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Workplace Pension Scheme.