Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration organisation with a national reputation for innovative urban and social regeneration.
An opportunity has arisen within our Development and Regeneration directorate for a Sustainability Assistant.
The Sustainability Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Energy & Sustainability Team, helping to deliver compliance, value for money and better outcomes for residents in order to achieve Poplar HARCA’s net zero ambitions.
The postholder's responsibilities:
- Update systems, databases and trackers accurately
- Develop and maintain the organisation’s Sustainability Project Map
- Respond to emails and administrative service requests from contractors and internal teams
- Recommend changes and improvements based on results of research and analysis
- Gather, audit, validate and analyse information to inform decision-making and improve outcomes
- Analyse data from across the Directorate
- Help to manage projects from inception to completion
Closing Date: Friday 20 November2026 (5:00pm)
The Company
Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration community association based in East London. We own and manage over 10,000 homes and invest around £4m each year in community regeneration.
We’re all about creating opportunities for people in Poplar and Bow. From building new homes, to bringing people together through community events and upskilling residents through training and development opportunities.
We’re looking for people to match our passion and help us make a difference. If you’re ready to collaborate, use your skills, and help transform our corner of east London, we want to hear from you.
The Benefits
- Leave 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays from day one, with an extra three days off between Christmas and New Year. Additional leave is awarded after two and five years of service.
- Health Care Access to a health cash plan. This covers medical, dental, optical, and wellbeing expenses, with optional coverage for your family.
- Pension Access to a defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution rates.
- Flexible benefits Options to buy or sell annual leave and enjoy flexible working arrangements. Access to season ticket and cycle to work schemes.
- Development Learning, training, and career development opportunities to support your growth.
- Wellness Access to an Employee Assistance Programme from day one, where you can attend up to 8 therapy sessions.
Life at Poplar HARCA
We believe in the power of coming together. Throughout the year we host a range of exciting events to connect colleagues, encourage collaboration and inspire new ideas.
Our events include:
- Staff conferences & away days
- Lunch & Learns to gain insights into different teams and projects
- Fun evening and lunch time events for staff
- Volunteering opportunities
- Wellbeing activities to support your health and happiness
As you can see, there’s something for everyone! Whether it’s learning something new, celebrating achievements, or simply some enjoying well-deserved fun with your colleagues, our events help create a positive and connected workplace.
Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited. A Charity and Registered Society 7726. Registered Provider L4170
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