Staff stories
07/10/2026
Behind the Scenes with Scott Gosling, Director of Property
Welcome back to our ‘Behind the Scenes’ series, where we're introducing the people in our Leadership team. This time, we're meeting Scott Gosling, Director of Property. Having started his career at Poplar HARCA as a teenager, Scott now leads the teams responsible for keeping homes, buildings and neighbourhoods safe, well-maintained and welcoming places to live.
28/09/2026
Going the extra mile and raising £22,000 for charity
After years of walking, climbing and paddling for charity, 2026 brought two new fundraising challenges. From a 20km walk across every Poplar HARCA estate to our first-ever Soap Box Derby, colleagues, partners, friends and family came together to raise over £22,000 for two causes.
Read More17/09/2026
Behind the Scenes with Peter Marcus, Director of Technology
Welcome back to our ‘Behind the Scenes’ series, where we're introducing the people in our Leadership team. This time, we're meeting Peter Marcus, Director of Technology. Peter has helped shape the technology and digital services that support residents, colleagues and services across Poplar HARCA, keeping the organisation connected, secure and ready for the future.
Read More25/08/2026
It’s never just a repair
Known for her passion and commitment to residents, Lisa Lewis was shortlisted for a national award earlier this year, as an Inspirational Leader. As part of the team leading our repairs service, she helps keep homes safe, comfortable and running smoothly. Here, she shares how some of the most meaningful improvements to our repairs service start by listening to residents.
Read More27/07/2026
Behind the scenes with Naz Ahmed, Director of Corporate Services
Our ‘Behind the Scenes’ series introduces Poplar HARCA's Leadership team and the roles they play in driving our organisation forward. This time, we're meeting Naz Ahmed, Director of Corporate Services. Working across a wide range of teams, Naz helps ensure colleagues have the support, tools and information they need to deliver the best possible services for residents.
06/07/2026
Building safety through my lens
What does it really mean to feel safe at home? Hattie Hussein, our Building Safety Manager, shares the human side of making high-rise living safer.
Read More24/06/2026
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.
Read More10/06/2026
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.
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.
Read More19/03/2026
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.
Read More02/03/2026
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.
Read More27/01/2026
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.