Staff stories

24/06/2026

One winner, four incredible stories

We had plenty to celebrate at this year’s Women in Housing and Housing Heroes Awards. Terri, one of our team, was named Inclusion Champion of the Year, while two more team members and our Estate Services team were also award finalists.

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10/06/2026

Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Williams, our Chief Operating Officer

Welcome back to our ‘Behind the scenes’ series, where we’re profiling the people shaping our homes, services and neighbourhoods. Elizabeth Williams (or Lizzie, as many people know her) has recently stepped into the role of Chief Operating Officer. It’s a role right at the centre of HARCA, bringing together both the services residents rely on and the systems that support our staff to do their best work.

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06/05/2026

Behind the Scenes with Ian Lamprell, Director of Development

For this ‘Behind the Scenes’ feature we’re spending time with Ian Lamprell, who recently stepped into the role of Director of Development after 15 years at Poplar HARCA.

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19/03/2026

Behind the scenes with Paul Dooley, our Chief Development Officer

We sat down with Paul Dooley as part of our ongoing ‘Behind the Scenes’ series with our newly formed Leadership team.

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02/03/2026

How Anna Peneva shapes our digital voice

If you’ve ever read one of our newsletters, scrolled through our website, or spotted a well designed leaflet around the estate, chances are Anna has had a hand in it. As our Digital Content Producer, she works with the Communications team to turn big ideas, complex information and creative briefs into content that feels clear, friendly and helpful.

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27/01/2026

Behind the scenes with Simran Soin, our Chief Finance Officer

Welcome to our ‘Behind the scenes’ series – where we introduce our newly formed Leadership team and explore how they’re shaping the future of our homes, services and communities.

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15/12/2025

Danielle Bishop on the power of housing with a heart

We believe housing is more than bricks and mortar – it’s about people, families, and communities. Danielle Bishop leads our Housing team with one clear purpose: helping residents feel safe, secure, and part of a community they love.

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24/10/2025

Celebrating Sabiha Khanam who is recognised as one of Housing Today’s Top 30 Housing Champions 2025

We’re proud to share that Sabiha Khanam, our Volunteering Partnerships Manager, has been recognised by Housing Today as one of the Top 30 Housing Champions 2025.

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09/10/2025

Standing firm in pride: celebrating Lorraine Michael this Black History Month

For Black History Month, we’re spotlighting Lorraine Michael, Facilities Coordinator in our Communities and Neighbourhoods team. She’s also part of our Staff Exec team, representing colleagues’ voices across the organisation.

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03/07/2025

Driving digital change in our community: Riaz’s story

If you haven’t met Riaz yet, he’s our Digital Skills Training Officer based at The Hive. Passionate about technology and education, he helps residents across our community build confidence online - from setting up their email accounts to accessing essential services.

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26/06/2025

Our trailblazing trio

We're proud to spotlight three inspiring women in our team who are shaping the future of housing

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24/04/2025

Tower Hamlets hero: Dave Tull bags Civic Award

We’re proud to share that Dave Tull, Engagement Manager in our Housing team, has been honoured with a Tower Hamlets Civic Award for outstanding voluntary service to the community.

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