Richard Lawton

Richard Lawton is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the housing sector. Currently serving as the Rent and Service Charge Accounting Manager at Housing 21 since July 2019, Richard has previously held key financial roles at Sanctuary Housing, Fortis Living, and Worcester Community Housing, where responsibilities included leading finance teams, managing service charges, and addressing leaseholder queries. Richard's career also encompasses supervisory and officer roles at Family Fostercare, Worcester College of Technology, and Sainsbury's, highlighting a comprehensive background in finance management. Richard holds a Level 4 qualification in Housing Management from the Chartered Institute of Housing and an AAT qualification in Accounting and Finance from Worcester Tech College.