Job Description

Salary

26,962 - 28,755 per annum

Location

Poplar HARCA Community Centres

This is a temporary

,

part time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Fixed Term - 12 months

Part Time - 21 Hours per week

Poplar HARCA prides itself on its firm base within the local community and in particular the opportunities that it provides for local people to develop their skills and grow personally and professionally. Volunteering, work placements and mentoring opportunities are set to expand extensively to include opportunities across all directorates within the organisation.


The Volunteering Partnerships Manager will build and maintain key strategic partnerships and work with external partners to provide volunteering opportunities to the local community.


This involves co-ordinating volunteering services across Poplar HARCA and championing the ethos and value of volunteering to colleagues and partners, encouraging the creation of as many opportunities as possible.


The post-holder will focus on supporting managers/supervisors as well as volunteers/mentees to provide the best possible learning experience by following the policy, procedure and induction in place across the organisation and encouraging development opportunities.


The Volunteering Partnerships Manager will devise and integrate a comprehensive volunteering programme which engages and empowers residents and contributes to the delivery of our corporate objectives. Another key aspect of this is to document and measure the impact of volunteering.

Closing Date: Friday 26th December 2025 (5.00pm)

The Company

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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 Eid Lunch & Summer BBQs Fun evening and lunch time events for staff Volunteering opportunities Charity fundraising challenges 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.