Sustainability Assistant

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

What you will need

• Experience of updating systems, databases and trackers
• Ability to follow clear procedures and processes and to collate, update and present data
• Good written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to achieve deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Demonstrable IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

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.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays and 3 extra days off between Christmas and the New Year
• Health cash plan covering medical, dental, wellness and vision
• Opportunity to join a pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Closing date: Friday 20th November 2026 (5.00pm).