Richard Dowling

Richard Dowling has extensive experience in housing management, currently serving as Housing Manager at Colchester Borough Homes since 2012. Previously, Richard held various roles including Sheltered Housing Manager at Guinness Housing Association and Housing Services Manager at Sanctuary Group. Richard's career began at Tamworth Borough Council, progressing from Housing Officer to Area Housing Manager over a decade. Richard also served as Head of Housing Management at Ipswich Borough Council and has experience as a Student Housing Manager at Octavia Housing. Richard holds a BA (Hons) in Housing Studies from Sheffield Hallam University and completed education at Wilnecote High School in Tamworth.