Community Safeguarding Manager

Poplar HARCA is an award-winning housing and regeneration organisation with a national reputation for innovative urban and social regeneration.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Housing Directorate for aCommunity Safeguarding Manager.

The Community Safeguarding Manager will develop and drive a performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement, accountability and personal responsibility. They will increase residents’ feeling of safety and community cohesion.

The postholder will lead for the delivery of high quality, inclusive, and responsive adult safeguarding and community safety services; focusing on positive outcomes and resident satisfaction.

The Community Safeguarding Manager will be a key member of the Housing Management Team, deputising for the Head of Service.

The postholder's responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies to reduce risk for adults-at-risk
• Ensure community safety priorities are effectively promoted, understood and deliver corporate priorities
• Implement an outcome-focussed quality assurance strategy to measure service effectiveness
• Lead for reducing crime, the fear of crime, and anti-social behaviour
• Maintain an expert knowledge of regulatory, statutory, best practice and legal precedent
• Meet with residents, including home and site visits
• Operational lead for casework at court, tribunals and external forums

Due to the nature of this post, employment in this role is dependent on an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date:
Friday 10th July 2026 (5.00pm)

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.

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.

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

Poplar Housing and Regeneration Community Association Limited. A Charity and Registered Society 7726. Registered Provider L4170